Kuroda Tatsuaki: A Journey Through Wood, Lacquer, and Mother-of-Pearl
The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto
Until Mar 2
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Tatsuaki Kuroda
Based in Kyoto, Kuroda Tatsuaki, one of Japan’s preeminent wood and lacquer artisans, was the first person to be designated as the holder of an important intangible cultural property (Living National Treasure) in woodworking. Kuroda was also notable for questioning the then-standard practice of labor division in lacquer-making. Developing a comprehensive approach in which he did everything from create the design, perform the groundwork, and apply the decorations, Kuroda pioneered a unique creative world based on a union of practicality, ornamentation, and material properties. In this exhibition, marking the 120th anniversary of Kuroda’s birth, we present the life of this artist who made a huge mark on the history of Japanese crafts through a collection of works spanning his career.
Schedule Now in session | Dec 17 (Tue) 2024-Mar 2 (Sun) 2025 70 days left Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥1200; University Students ¥500; High School Students and Under, Persons with Disability Certificates + 1 Companion free. | ||||
| Website | https://www.momak.go.jp/English/exhibitionarchive/2024/461.html | ||||
| Venue | The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto http://www.momak.go.jp/ | ||||
| Location | 26-1 Okazaki Enshoji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 606-8344 | ||||
| Access | 5 minute walk from exit 1 at Higashiyama Station on the Tozai subway line, 15 minute walk from exit 9 at Sanjo Station on the Keihan line; From JR Kyoto Station, take the bus and get off at Okazaki Koen/Bijutsukan,Heian Jingu-mae. | ||||
| Phone | 075-761-4111 | ||||
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