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Discovering the Sky

Until Nov 10

Artists

Yasuo Kazuki, Matsukawa Ryutsubaki, Hokusai Katsushika, John Constable, Tsurunosuke Takeuchi, Tetsugoro Yorozu, Ryusei Kishida, Takashi Homma, Tokuro Sakamoto et al.

Although it might seem as if people look at the sky every day, most probably take it for granted. In traditional Japanese art, the spaces in a folding screen, an important medium, are largely taken up with gold grounds and gold clouds. It is unusual to find a work in which the artist consciously attempts to depict the sky realistically. The expansive blue skies in many doro-e (distemper paintings), Western-style paintings, and ukiyo-e date from the early modern era, indicating the influence of European art. Moreover, the point of view is usually trained on terrestrial activities, and the sky only rarely assumes a leading role. Expansive depictions of the sky tend to be used to represent an unusual occurrence on the ground, such as an earthquake or war. Today, some artists have devised unique ways of shifting the once-subordinate sky to the center of their works. The sky is visible, but often not seen. By tracing changes in the depiction of the sky, this exhibition aims to shed light on fluctuations in perceptions as reflected in art.

Schedule

Now in session

Sep 14 (Sat) 2024-Nov 10 (Sun) 2024 24 days left

Opening Hours Information

Hours	10:00-18:00
Closed	Monday Open on September 16, 23, October 14 and November 4. Closed on September 17, 24, October 15 and November 5.

Fee

Adults ¥1000; University Students ¥800; High School Students, Seniors 60 & Over ¥500; Junior High and Elementary School Students ¥100; Persons with Disability Certificates + 1 Companion free.

Website

https://shoto-museum.jp/en/exhibitions/205sora/