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Return of Sen-oku Hakukokan Museum Other Forms of Modern Art in Japan
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Also to mark the museum reopening, this exhibition brings together masterpieces of modern art from the Sumitomo Collection. Any discussion of the history of modern art must acknowledge major works grandly presented at exhibitions. Artists skillfully channel their artistic convictions into the work they submit, which has led the way to new eras of expression. Although the Sumitomo family were traditional merchants with roots in the Edo period, the head of the family respected artists’ bold spirit of initiative and purchased their works with an appreciation of their effort. However, this is not the only distinguishing feature of the Sumitomo collection of modern art. Some pieces, for example, were created for specific purposes, such as entertaining guests or celebrating a special occasion. Visitors may be moved by the artists’ quiet diligence in creating work in line with the aesthetics of their patron. Other pieces arose through association with friends of a like mind. Notable in this regard are pieces influenced by Eastern literati aesthetics that emerged in the Edo period. The comfortable ambiance of these works recalls intellectual gatherings of like-minded friends. Thus, many aspects of the Sumitomo Collection are appealing. This exhibition includes pieces that visitors may return to again and again, as well as others only presented at this time.
Schedule | Jun 21 (Sat) 2025-Aug 3 (Sun) 2025 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥1000, University Students ¥600, Age 18 and Under free. [Special Exhibition] Adults ¥1200, University Students ¥800, Age 18 and Under free. | ||||
| Website | https://sen-oku.or.jp/program/20250621_renewal2/ | ||||
| Venue | Sen-oku Hakukokan Museum | ||||
| Location | 24 Shishigatani Shimo Miyanomae-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 606-8431 | ||||
| Access | 20 minute walk from Keage Station on the Tozai subway line; From JR Kyoto Station, take the #5 or #100 City bus and get off at Higashi Tennocho. The venue is a 3 minute walk from there. | ||||
| Phone | 075-771-6411 | ||||
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