A large-scale exhibition of Egon Schiele (1890-1918), one of the most important painters representing fin- de-siècle Vienna, will be held on January 26, 2023 in Ueno, Tokyo. It opened at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum. A retrospective exhibition of the genius Egon Schiele, who died young, for the first time in about 30 years in Tokyo From the end of the 19th century to the beginning of the 20th century, Egon Schiele was a painter who was brilliantly active in Vienna, which was experiencing a period of rare artistic maturity. . In 1906, Schiele, who showed glimpses of painting sense from an early age, entered the Vienna Academy of Fine…
[Interview report] Shogun’s warriors who landed in Japan for the first time! “Terracotta Warriors and Ancient China Exhibition” Opens at Ueno Royal Museum
An exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and China, "Terracotta Warriors and Ancient China – Heritage of the Qin and Han Civilizations -" opened on November 22, 2022 at the Ueno Royal Museum. (Exhibition period is until February 5, 2023) This exhibition introduces the heritage of ancient Chinese civilization with about 200 precious cultural relics, centering on 36 terracotta warriors. I covered the press preview held the day before the opening, so I will report on the state of the exhibition. Confronting a magnificent history that transcends 2000 years Yo is a human figure made of wood and earth that was buried with…
The world of The Tale of Genji, now reunited. [Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum] Ueno Artist Project 2022 “The Tale of Genji that weaves beauty-Meetings are deep and deep-” (~ 1/6) Preview report
Ueno Artist Project 2022 "The Tale of Genji that weaves beauty – Encounter encounters are deep -" Scene from the venue The Tale of Genji, the masterpiece of Heian literature that has been read for over 1000 years. As the 6th installment of the "Ueno Artist Project" with the participation of artists of various genres, "The Tale of Genji that weaves beauty -Meguri Encounter, Eni Deep Shina-" was held. This time, we will report on the press preview held prior to the event. The "Ueno Artist Project" is a series launched in 2017 with the aim of inheriting the history of the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, which is also known…
The biggest TARO exhibition ever is coming! [Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum] “Exhibition Taro Okamoto” (~ 12/28) preview report
Taro Okamoto is the most popular and well-known artist in post-war Japan. This autumn, the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum will hold its largest retrospective exhibition titled "Exhibition Taro Okamoto." We will report on the press preview held the day before the event and introduce some of the contents. In Paris I learned to live as a whole human being. Not limited to one profession such as a painter or a sculptor, Live more broadly as a human being, as a whole being. Words That Break Walls, East Press, 2005 It is said that once Taro Okamoto was asked, "Is this your main job?" “Human beings—human beings who live furiously as…
[Venue Report] Over 250 “Poison” Exhibits! Special exhibition “Poison” opens at the National Museum of Nature and Science (until February 19, 2023)
The National Museum of Nature and Science in Ueno, Tokyo will hold a special exhibition "Poison" from November 1, 2022 (Tuesday) to February 19, 2023 (Sunday). In this exhibition, specialists in zoology, botany, earth science, anthropology, and science and engineering thoroughly delve into the various "poisons" that exist on earth. I participated in the press preview held prior to the opening, so I will report on the contents of the exhibition and the state of the venue, along with my impressions. Poison, poison, poison… A special exhibition that explains all kinds of poisons Various "poisons" that exist in the natural world and human society, such as animals, plants, fungi, minerals,…
[Venue report] The special exhibition “National Treasure Tokyo National Museum” finally opens! 89 national treasures are open to the public, and there is also a “National Treasure Sword Room” where 19 swords such as Mikazuki Munechika are available
From October 18th to December 11th, the Tokyo National Museum (hereinafter referred to as Tohaku) is holding a special exhibition "National Treasures: All About the Tokyo National Museum" . In this exhibition commemorating the 150th anniversary of the founding of the museum, all 89 national treasures owned by the Tokyo Expo, as well as many important cultural properties will be on display! Even if you're not an art fan, you can't miss the content. Since I participated in the press preview that was held prior to the event, I will report in detail on the state of the venue, which is too luxurious. *Advance reservations are required for this exhibition…
The essence of 20th century art is now here. [National Museum of Western Art] “Picasso and His Era Berlin State Berggruen Museum Exhibition” Preview Report (-2023/1/22)
The Berlin State Berggruen Museum boasts an unparalleled collection, including Picasso. This exhibition, which was made possible by the renovation of the Berggruen Museum, brought together a collection of 97 works, including 76 that were exhibited for the first time in Japan. This time, we will tell you about the press preview that was held prior to the event. Picasso, Klee, Matisse, Giacometti… The Berggruen Museum in Berlin boasts a unique collection centered on four great masters of the 20th century. The foundation was laid by Heinz Berggrühn, a collector of modern art, and the works selected by Berggrühn, who was a first-rate connoisseur, are known worldwide as gem collections…
Love in the slums. A bouquet for humanity. [Ueno Royal Museum] “Shingo Nagasaka Exhibition Still A ‘BLACK’ STAR Supported by Nanboya” (~11/6) Preview Report
Numerous art works using waste materials born from the slums of Ghana, Agbogblothy. The world's attention is now focused on the activities of Shingo Nagasaka, an artist aiming for sustainable capitalism. Nagasaka's first solo exhibition at a museum is currently being held at the Ueno Royal Museum. Game consoles, computer keyboards… Covered on the canvas are electronic devices and their parts that we are all too familiar with. Shingo Nagasaka is an artist who creates original works with broken electronic devices discarded by developed countries. In addition to his work, the philosophy symbolized by the word "sustainable capitalism" and the method of investing profits in slums have attracted attention from…
“Japanese art” started here. [Tokyo University of the Arts University Art Museum] Special Exhibition “Unraveling Japanese Art-Imperial Family, Treasure Box of Beauty” (~9/25) Preview report
In the foreground is Koun Takamura, Dwarf Chicken Figurine, 1889, Sannomaru Shozokan, Imperial Household Agency Exhibition 1 Tokyo University of the Arts (former Tokyo Fine Arts School) plays an important role as an art education and research institution. A special exhibition that combines the collection of the Imperial Household Agency's Sannomaru Shozokan with the collection of gems “Unraveling Japanese Art: The Imperial Household, the Treasure Box of Beauty” has begun. August 6th (Sat) – September 25th (Sun), 2022 at the University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts : Unraveling Japanese Art: The Imperial Family, the Treasure Box of Beauty is being held. The Tokyo University of the Arts, where…
Power seeks art, and art becomes power. [Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum] “Boston Museum of Art Exhibition Art x Power” (~10/2) preview report
Sessai Masuyama, Peacock, Edo period, 1801, Collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston This exhibition was planned for 2020, the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, but was forced to be postponed due to the spread of the new coronavirus. The “Boston Museum of Fine Arts Exhibition: Art x Power” opened on July 23rd. From Saturday, July 23, 2022 to Sunday, October 2, 2022, the “Boston Museum of Fine Arts Exhibition Art x Power” is being held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum. Egypt, Europe, India, Japan… The warp thread running through the approximately 60 artworks collected from various regions in this exhibition…