Article provided by: Taito Cultural Marche The exhibition “Naito Collection: Manuscripts – A Microcosm of the Elegant Middle Ages,” which explores the charm of illuminated manuscripts that were popular in medieval Europe, is currently being held at the National Museum of Western Art. The exhibition will run until Sunday, August 25, 2024. A manuscript is a book that was popular in Europe before the invention of printing technology in the 15th century . It was produced by hand copying text onto vellum, paper made from thin animal skins, and required an enormous amount of time and effort . Manuscripts were often lavishly decorated and illustrated, and at…
Dinosaurs will have a night parade at the Tokyo National Museum this fall! Report on the “Dinosaur Night Parade” press conference
The Tokyo National Museum (hereafter referred to as “Tokyo National Museum”) is a temple of Japanese beauty, boasting a vast collection of approximately 120,000 items, including 89 national treasures, and the building itself is designated as an Important Cultural Property. Although the Tokyo National Museum usually has a solemn atmosphere , approximately 20 giant dinosaurs, including Tyrannosaurus and Giganotosaurus, will appear in the courtyard in front of the main building! The unexpected event “Dinosaur Night Parade” , in which the dinosaurs will make a night parade while letting out primitive roars, will be held for two days on Friday, September 27th and Saturday, September 28th, 2024. I attended the…
Exhibition Ambassador Yuriko Ishida also appears! [National Museum of Western Art] “Monet: Water Lilies” Press Conference Report
The National Museum of Western Art will hold the exhibition “Monet: Water Lilies” from Saturday, October 5, 2024 to Tuesday, February 11, 2025 (national holiday). This time, we will introduce the information about this exhibition announced at the press conference on Wednesday, June 12. Purpose of the event Claude Monet (1840-1926) was one of the most representative painters of the Impressionist movement. Monet’s final years were a time when he faced many difficulties, including the death of a beloved family member, his own eye disease, and World War I. However, even in these times, his greatest source of creativity was the water lily pond he created in the…
[Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum] Report on the “De Chirico Exhibition.” A look into the full scope of his art, including the metaphysical paintings that shocked many surrealists
Article provided by: Taito Cultural Marche The first large-scale retrospective of the 20th century master Giorgio de Chirico (1888-1978) in Japan in 10 years, "De Chirico Exhibition," is currently being held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum in Ueno, Tokyo. The exhibition will run until August 29, 2024. Giorgio de Chirico gained fame for his "metaphysical paintings," which had a major influence on many artists, including surrealists such as Salvador Dali and René Magritte. Although he is known as an avant-garde painter, he was also devoted to classical expression techniques such as the Renaissance and Baroque, and changed his style significantly depending on the era. A retrospective exhibition usually presents…
[Tokyo National Museum] Report on “Honen and the Pure Land”. Many treasures from Jodo sect temples are on display, including the national treasure “Hayaraigo” and an exceptional arhat painting.
Article provided by: Taito Cultural Marche To mark the 850th anniversary of the founding of the Jodo sect, a special exhibition titled "Honen and the Pure Land" has begun at the Tokyo National Museum in Ueno, Tokyo, where many treasures related to the founder of the sect, Honen, have been gathered from temples across the country. The exhibition will run until June 9, 2024. *Some artworks will be changed during the exhibition. Some exhibits may have already finished, so please check the official exhibition website for details. Originally developed in India and China, the belief in going to the Pure Land, a world free from suffering established in the west…
[Report] The National Museum of Western Art opens its first contemporary art exhibition, “Could this be a room where future artists sleep?”
The National Museum of Western Art in Ueno, Tokyo, has opened its first-ever contemporary art exhibition , "Has this become a room where future artists can sleep? ──The National Museum of Western Art's 65th Anniversary Self-Question | Questions for Contemporary Artists." The exhibition will run until May 12, 2024. ■ Participating Artists Yuki Iiyama, Yoichi Umezu, Mai Endo, Tsuyoshi Ozawa, Nodoka Odawara, Natsuko Sakamoto, Hiroshi Sugito, Ryudai Takano, Kyo Takemura, Koki Tanaka, Toeko Tatsuno, Elena Tutacchikova, Rei Naito, Tadayoshi Nakabayashi, Yurie Nagashima, Purple Room (Yoichi Umezu + Hiromi Ando + Yoshiko Tsuzukihashi + Asako Hoshikawa + Saki Wakimoto), Rintaro Fuse, Hisao Matsuura, Futoshi Miyagi, Eboshi Yuasa, Kanji Yumisashi This is…
[Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum] Interview report on “Impressionism: From Monet to America, Worcester Art Museum Collection”. Experience the diverse expressions of Impressionism that spread across the ocean
Article provided by: Taito Bunka Marche 2024 marks the 150th anniversary of the first Impressionist exhibition held in Paris. The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum is currently holding an exhibition called “Impressionism: From Monet to America – Collection of the Worcester Art Museum'' that traces the impact and influence that Impressionism, which overturned the traditions of Western art, had on Europe and America, centering on the collection of the Worcester Art Museum in the United States . The exhibition period is until April 7, 2024. The Worcester Museum of Art, located near Boston, USA, opened in 1898 and has a collection of approximately 40,000 items, ranging from classical art from ancient…
A profound sense of beauty discovered by Hon’ami Koetsu.
[Tokyo National Museum] Special Exhibition “The Macrocosm of Hon’ami Koetsu” (~3/10) Preview Report
National Treasure Funabashi Maki-e Inkstone Box by Hon'ami Koetsu Edo period 17th century Tokyo National Museum collection Koetsu Hon'ami lived in an era of war, excelled in the arts, and created innovative works. As the title suggests, the special exhibition “The Macrocosm of Hon'ami Koetsu'' to be held at the Heiseikan of the Tokyo National Museum shines a light on his faith and inner world through a number of works. This article reports on the press preview held the day before the event. Article provided by: Taito Bunka Marche Who is Hon'ami Koetsu? Hon'ami Koetsu , who was active in the early Edo period, was born into a prestigious family…
[National Museum of Nature and Science] Coverage report on the special exhibition “Japanese Cuisine: Japanese Nature and the Wisdom of the People.” Does Japanese food, developed through a never-ending quest for food, become even more delicious if you know more about it?
Article provided by: Taito Bunka Marche Since being registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2013, Japanese cuisine has been attracting more and more attention worldwide. Its charm, which many Japanese people seem to know but surprisingly don't know about, can be explained from a variety of perspectives, such as the diverse ingredients nurtured by the nature of the Japanese archipelago, techniques such as fermentation created by people's wisdom and ingenuity, cooking methods, and historical changes. A special exhibition "Japanese Cuisine – Japanese Nature and People's Wisdom" is currently being held at the National Museum of Nature and Science (Ueno, Tokyo). The exhibition period is until February 25, 2024…
Beautiful and magnificent. Strolling through the world of traditional “Yamato-e”. [Tokyo National Museum] Special Exhibition “Yamato-e – Beauty of the Dynasty Inherited” (~12/3) Preview Report
Article provided by: Taito Bunka Marche “Yamato-e'' was established in the early Heian period and has been handed down through various changes. The special exhibition “Yamato-e – The beauty of dynasties passed down through generations'' to be held at the Tokyo National Museum traces the lineage of Yamato-e, which has always been innovative. This article reports on the press preview held the day before the event. What is Yamato-e? The special exhibition “Yamato-e – The beauty of the dynasty passed down through generations'' focuses on “Yamato-e,'' which have been painted continuously since the Heian period. However, what is interesting is that the concept of “Yamato-e'' has changed greatly over time.…