A special exhibition "Finn Juhl and Danish Chairs" will be held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, focusing on the works of Finn Juhl, a Danish designer known as a "furniture sculptor", to introduce the history and transition of furniture design in the country. It started on July 23, 2022. Since I participated in the press preview held earlier, I will report on the situation of the venue. An exhibition focusing on "chairs" that support every day In Denmark, a Scandinavian country known as a design powerhouse, Hygge's values, which mean "comfortable and enjoyable time," have taken root in lifestyles, and simple comfort has been pursued in terms of furniture…
[Press Release Report] Special Exhibition “All about the Tokyo National Museum, a National Treasure” A memorial exhibition that reveals all 89 national treasures in its possession!
To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Tokyo National Museum (Higashi Expo) in Ueno, Tokyo, all 89 national treasures held by the museum will be released from October 18 to December 11, 2022. A special exhibition "All about the Tokyo National Museum, a national treasure" will be held to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Tokyo National Museum. A press release was held on May 20th, and Mr. Hirosuke Sato, General Manager of the Registration Office of the Tokyo National Museum's Column Management Division, explained the highlights of the special exhibition, so I would like to introduce it in detail! ◆ Highlights of the special exhibition "All…
[Appreciation Report] An art zoo has appeared in Ueno! A special exhibition “Art Jungle ~ Geidai Art Plaza ~” is being held at Geidai Art Plaza (until June 26th)
At the gallery shop "Geidai Art Plaza" on the Ueno Campus of Tokyo University of the Arts, a special exhibition "Art Jungle ~ Geidai Zoo ~" by more than 50 artists related to Geidai is being held. Admission is free, and the session is from April 23 (Sat) to June 26 (Sun), 2022. This exhibition where you can meet creatures with various charms, such as adorable and a little creepy. Since I have actually watched it, I would like to introduce some of the exhibited works. An art zoo appears in Ueno! "Art Jungle ~ Tokyo University of the Arts ~" Geidai Art Plaza is a 10-minute walk from JR…
[Venue Report] “Scottish National Gallery THE GREATS Beauty Masters” Grant to Rayburn, rare English paintings also visit Japan (until July 3 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum)
"Scottish National Gallery THE GREATS Beauty Masters" , which introduces the works of masters who colored the history of Western painting from the Renaissance period to the latter half of the 19th century, is being held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum from April 22 (Friday). The session is until July 3rd (Sun). Since I participated in the press preview held prior to the opening, I will report on the state of the venue and the exhibited works. The treasure of beauty that the Scottish National Gallery is proud of comes to Japan at once. The Scottish National Gallery, opened in 1859 in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is known as one…
[Interview Report] The National Museum of Western Art is reopened! Introducing highlights such as the front yard designed by Le Corbusier and the 19th Century Hall, which is open to the public for free.
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…