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…
[Tokyo National Museum] Report on the special exhibition “National Treasure Shorinji Eleven-faced Kannon-Mt. Miwa Faith Mihotoke” first released in Tokyo! The appearance of eleven-faced Kannon to enjoy at 360 degrees
From June 22nd (Tuesday) to September 12th (Sunday), 2021, a special exhibition "National Treasure Seirinji Eleven-faced Kannon-Miwayama Faith Mihotoke" is being held at the Tokyo National Museum in Ueno, Tokyo. is. This exhibition attracts attention as the national treasure "Eleven-faced Guanyin Bodhisattva Statue", which is said to be the masterpiece of Japanese sculpture due to its exceptional beauty, is exhibited outside Nara Prefecture for the first time in history. Since I participated in the press preview, I will report on the situation at the venue. Buddha statues related to Oomiwa Shrine reunited for the first time in about 150 years! The national treasure "Eleven-faced Kannon Bosatsu Statue", which is the…
[Ueno Royal Museum] “Kingdom Exhibition-Shin-” Report |
The exhibition "Kingdom Exhibition- Shin-" of the manga "Kingdom" based on Yasuhisa Hara is being held at the Ueno Royal Museum in Ueno, Tokyo. * The session is from June 12th (Sat) to July 25th (Sun), 2021. "Kingdom Exhibition-Shin-" created under the full supervision of the author The popular manga "Kingdom" serialized in "Weekly Young Jump" (Shueisha) is set in China during the Spring and Autumn Warring States period, with a former servant boy, Shin, who aims to become a general in the world, and Qin, who later becomes Qin Shi Huang. This is a story about the young king, Qin Shi Huang, aiming to unify China. This "Kingdom Exhibition-Shin-"…
Special Exhibition “Isamu Noguchi: The Road to Discovery” Venue Report (Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum ~ 2021/8/29)
At the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum in Ueno, Tokyo, a special exhibition "Isamu Noguchi's Discovery Road" is being held from April 24th to August 29th, 2021. This exhibition traces the "path of discovery" that Isamu Noguchi took while searching for "what is sculpture" throughout his life with about 90 works. We will report on the state of the venue and the exhibited works. About the sculptor Isamu Noguchi Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988), a leading sculptor of the 20th century, has demonstrated exceptional talent in various fields such as stage art, product design, and landscape design. Despite being a well-known master, Noguchi was not good at sticking to one form or material…
Special Exhibition “All about Choju-Giga, a National Treasure” Venue Report | Enjoy the world of Choju-Giga! All volumes and scenes are released for the first time in the history of the exhibition
From April 13th to May 30th, 2021, a special exhibition "All about National Treasure Choju-Giga" is being held at the Tokyo National Museum in Ueno, Tokyo. * Added on June 1, 2021 The museum was temporarily closed to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus infection, but it resumed from June 1 and the session was extended until June 20. Please check the official website for the latest information. One of the best masterpieces in the history of Japanese painting, "Choju-Giga," which vividly depicts anthropomorphic animals and people's activities, and continues to capture people's hearts over time. We covered this exhibition, which attracted a lot of attention in the first…
[Venue Report] 120th Anniversary Exhibition “Emperor Showa’s Biology Research” is being held at the National Science Museum until June 20, 2021
At the National Science Museum in Ueno, Tokyo, the 120th anniversary exhibition "Emperor Showa's Biology Research" is being held from April 20th (Tuesday) to June 20th (Sunday), 2021. is. I have participated in the press preview held prior to the event, so I would like to report on the situation at the venue. * Shooting is prohibited in the exhibition hall. The photos in the article were taken at a press preview with special permission. A special exhibition where you can feel the existence of Emperor Showa Emperor Showa (1901-1989), who was interested in studying biology from an early age and continued his lifelong research on biology such as deformed…
National Science Museum “Hunter of the Earth Exhibition” Venue Report | Giant crocodile and precious Japanese river otter. A large collection of specimens that stimulate curiosity
At the National Museum of Nature and Science in Ueno, Tokyo, a special exhibition "Hunter of the Earth-400 Million Years on Land" (hereinafter "Hunter of the Earth Exhibition") will be held from March 9th to June 13th, 2021. ") Is being held. Since I participated in the press preview held prior to the event, I would like to introduce the venue and the contents of the exhibition. Exciting "Hunter of the Earth Exhibition" venue This exhibition focuses on the "predation" activities of diversified organisms during the 400 million years since they landed. It is an exhibition that follows the ecology of land hunters (predators) who catch and eat prey and…