Special 25th Memorial Exhibition: Kaii Higashiyama and Summer in Japan
Yamatane Museum of Art
Until Sep 23
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Kaii Higashiyama
Throughout the seasons, Kaii Higashiyama (1908–1999) engaged in a dialogue with nature, painting various landscapes from the sea and mountains to the old towns. His works, rich in poetic sentiment, continue to be loved by people even after a quarter-century since his passing.
Now, the Yamane Art Museum will showcase all of Higashiyama's works in its collection, presenting landscape paintings brimming with seasonal sensations. Furthermore, a special exhibition will be held, selecting masterpieces themed around summer from ukiyo-e to modern and contemporary Japanese paintings, featuring exquisite pieces that evoke a sense of coolness.
Of particular note is the masterpiece "Rising Tide," spanning over 9 meters, which combines the universal image of the Japanese sea with the decorative elements of traditional Japanese painting. This exceptional work, commissioned by the museum's inaugural director (Shuji Yamazaki) as a counterpart to Higashiyama's representative piece housed in the Imperial Palace's New Palace, is sure to captivate attention.
Additionally, another highlight is the series "Four Seasons of Kyoto," in which Higashiyama elegantly depicted the elegance of Kyoto and the changing seasons, inspired by the words of the writer Yasunari Kawabata.
In this exhibition, alongside "Rising Tide," which portrays the dynamic seas with whitecaps, there will be refreshing works such as "Summer Sea" by Taikan Yokoyama, depicting Japan's sea and the silvery moon, and "Fireflies" by Shoen Uemura, capturing the fleeting moment of a woman in a blue yukata.
Now, the Yamane Art Museum will showcase all of Higashiyama's works in its collection, presenting landscape paintings brimming with seasonal sensations. Furthermore, a special exhibition will be held, selecting masterpieces themed around summer from ukiyo-e to modern and contemporary Japanese paintings, featuring exquisite pieces that evoke a sense of coolness.
Of particular note is the masterpiece "Rising Tide," spanning over 9 meters, which combines the universal image of the Japanese sea with the decorative elements of traditional Japanese painting. This exceptional work, commissioned by the museum's inaugural director (Shuji Yamazaki) as a counterpart to Higashiyama's representative piece housed in the Imperial Palace's New Palace, is sure to captivate attention.
Additionally, another highlight is the series "Four Seasons of Kyoto," in which Higashiyama elegantly depicted the elegance of Kyoto and the changing seasons, inspired by the words of the writer Yasunari Kawabata.
In this exhibition, alongside "Rising Tide," which portrays the dynamic seas with whitecaps, there will be refreshing works such as "Summer Sea" by Taikan Yokoyama, depicting Japan's sea and the silvery moon, and "Fireflies" by Shoen Uemura, capturing the fleeting moment of a woman in a blue yukata.
Schedule Now in session | Jul 20 (Sat) 2024-Sep 23 (Mon) 2024 17 days left Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥1400, University and High School Students ¥500, Junior High School Students and Under free. | ||||
| Website | https://www.yamatane-museum.jp/exh/english/2024/kaii.html | ||||
| Venue | Yamatane Museum of Art https://www.yamatane-museum.jp/english/ | ||||
| Location | 3-12-36 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0012 | ||||
| Access | 10 minute walk from Ebisu Station on the Hibiya and JR line; From the West exit of JR Ebisu Station, take the bus and get off at Hiroo High School. The venue is 1 minute walk from there; From the East exit of JR Shibuta Station, take the bus and get off at Higashi 4-chome. The venue is 2 minute walk from there. | ||||
| Phone | 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial) | ||||
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