The National Museum of Western Art (Ueno, Tokyo), which had been closed for about a year and a half due to facility maintenance, was reopened on April 9, 2022! In this article, the front yard, designed by French architect Le Corbusier (1887-1965), who is called the "father of modern architecture", has been restored to its original appearance in 1959, and is open to the public for free. A detailed report on changes after the renewal, such as "Century Hall" . At the same time, we will also introduce the newly opened small exhibitions "Toward Harmony: The Second Machine Age of Le Corbusier Art-From the Taisei Collection" and "New Collection Print…
[Tokyo National Museum] Kuya’s superior revives in an omnidirectional exhibition space. Special Exhibition “Kuya Kamito to Rokuharamitsuji” (~ 5/8) Press Preview Report
《Kuya Kamito Statue》 Kamakura period, 13th century Kyoto, Rokuharamitsuji warehouse Kuya was one of the first to spread the Amida faith to the people in the middle of the Heian period. The statue of a superior who is handed down to Rokuharamitsuji Temple, which was built by Kuya, and the statue of the four heavenly kings built under him. A special exhibition "Sora and other superiors and Rokuharamitsuji" , where famous treasures of Kamakura sculpture gather , has opened at the Tokyo National Museum. At the Tokyo National Museum, a special exhibition "Kuya Jonin and Rokuharamitsuji" is being held, focusing on the famous treasures of Kuya Shonin and Rokuharamitsuji. As…
[Tokyo National Museum] Kuya’s superior revives in an omnidirectional exhibition space. Special Exhibition “Kuya Kamito to Rokuharamitsuji” (~ 5/8) Press Preview Report
《Kuya Kamito Statue》 Kamakura period, 13th century Kyoto, Rokuharamitsuji warehouse Kuya was one of the first to spread the Amida faith to the people in the middle of the Heian period. The statue of a superior who is handed down to Rokuharamitsuji Temple, which was built by Kuya, and the statue of the four heavenly kings built under him. A special exhibition "Sora and other superiors and Rokuharamitsuji" , where famous treasures of Kamakura sculpture gather , has opened at the Tokyo National Museum. At the Tokyo National Museum, a special exhibition "Kuya Jonin and Rokuharamitsuji" is being held, focusing on the famous treasures of Kuya Shonin and Rokuharamitsuji. As…
Special exhibition “Pompeii” venue report. Get closer to the real image of an ancient city that died 2000 years ago (at the Tokyo National Museum until April 3, 2022)
Pompeii, a city of the Roman Empire that once existed in southern Italy and disappeared with the eruption of a volcano about 2000 years ago. A special exhibition "Pompeii" is being held at the Tokyo National Museum Heiseikan in Ueno, Tokyo, which introduces the prosperity and people's lives with about 150 excavated items. The session will be from January 14th (Friday) to April 3rd (Sunday), 2022. Since I participated in the press preview held prior to the event, I will report on the state of the venue and the exhibited works. * All works not mentioned in the caption are in the collection of the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.…
Special Exhibition “Experience! Traditional Japanese Performing Arts” Venue Report: Bringing together the art that Japan has protected and passed down (held at the Tokyo National Museum Hyokeikan until March 13)
From January 7th (Friday) to March 13th (Sunday), 2022, at the Tokyo National Museum Hyokeikan in Ueno, Tokyo, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Special Exhibition "Experience! Japanese Traditional Performing Arts-Kabuki / Bunraku / The world of Noh, Yagaku, and Kumidance- " is being held. This exhibition where you can enjoy the unique beauty and "work" of the five traditional performing arts registered as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. The contents of 2020, which was canceled to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infection, have been partially renewed. Since I participated in the press preview held prior to the event, I would like to report on the situation at the venue. *…
[Tokyo National Museum] Special Exhibition “Kuya Jojin and Rokuharamitsuji” Press Release Report
Mr. Mihotoke, a comedian who took the stage at the press release (left), and Mr. Junji Kawasaki, the owner of Rokuharamitsuji Temple (right). From March 1st (Tuesday) to May 8th (Sunday), 2022 at the Tokyo National Museum Special exhibition "Kuya Jojin and Rokuharamitsuji" is held. This time, I would like to tell you about the information on this exhibition that was announced at the press release. Purpose of the event Kuya's superior known as "Ichino Hijiri" and "Amida Hijiri". In the middle of the Heian period, when an infectious disease spread in Kyoto, he was a priest who spread the Amida belief in the name of Namu Amida Buddha and…
[National Science Museum] “British Museum Mummy Exhibition: Six Stories of Ancient Egypt” Venue Report-A glimpse of the “life” of the mummies.
Known as a cultural heritage hall of fame, the British Museum has led the world in the study of ancient Egyptian civilization. A special exhibition "British Museum Mummy Exhibition: Six Ancient Egyptian Stories" will be held at the National Science Museum in Ueno, Tokyo, focusing on the six mummies carefully selected by the museum, based on the latest research results. It is being held. * The session is from October 14, 2021 (Thursday) to January 12, 2022 (Wednesday). We covered the press preview held on the day of the opening, so we will report on the situation at the venue. * The photos shown are taken with special permission, and…
[Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum] “Van Gogh Exhibition: Resonating Souls Helene and Fincent” Venue Report: Follow the collection of van Gogh collectors and gems of belief
On Saturday, September 18, 2021, "Van Gogh Exhibition: Resonating Souls Helene and Fincent" opened at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum in Ueno, Tokyo. The session is until December 12th (Sun). An exhibition that highlights the collection of Helene Kröller-Muller (1869-1939), the largest individual collector of Van Gogh's works. We will report on the venue where popular works such as "Country Road in Provence at Night" and "Yellow House (Street)" are lined up. Van Gogh's popular driving force Helene Kröller-Muller Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890), who has fans all over the world and is one of the most beloved painters here in Japan. It is said that he aspired to be a…
[National Science Museum] “Plants: Friends Supporting the Earth” Venue Report: A plant world full of wonders and surprises!
From Saturday, July 10th to Monday, September 20th, 2021, a special exhibition "Friends Supporting the Plant Earth" is being held at the National Science Museum in Ueno, Tokyo. It's a plant, but it's active or ferocious, too big or too small. This exhibition is full of mysteries and surprises, where you can experience the unknown world of plants. We will report on the venue and highlights. "Plants that support the earth" full of unique plants Based on the latest scientific research results, this exhibition will be held all over the world from primitive to modern times from various viewpoints such as the way of life, living environment, shape and evolution…
[Tokyo National Museum] Special Exhibition “Prince Shotoku and Horyuji Temple” Report The “form” of Japanese prayer that has been handed down from time to time.
Four Tenno Statues Hirometen / Tamonten Asuka Period, 7th Century Nara, Horyuji Collection From July 13th (Tuesday) to September 5th (Sunday), 2021, Prince Shotoku's 1400 Memorial Special Exhibition "Prince Shotoku and Horyuji Temple" is being held at the Tokyo National Museum Heiseikan. A special preview for the media was held the day before the release, so this time we will tell you about it. Horyuji Temple The beauty of prayer in 1400, all of which is here. "Be precious with harmony" "I was very good at hearing and could hear many stories at once" "Prince Shotoku" that every Japanese knows the anecdote even if he is not so familiar with…