This exhibition focuses on three Nordic countries—Norway, Sweden, and Finland—highlighting the mystical aspects of nature and folklore that are essential when discussing the art of these nations. Under the theme "Magic North," this is the first attempt to comprehensively showcase Nordic paintings in Japan. With the cooperation of the national art museums of these three countries, the exhibition features around 70 carefully selected works from their valuable collections. Through the works of national artists from the 19th to early 20th centuries, including Edvard Munch from Norway and Akseli Gallen-Kallela from Finland, visitors will have the opportunity to discover the hidden charms of the Nordic region.

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Sagawa Art Museum was opened on March 22, 1998, as part of celebrations to mark the 40th anniversary of the establishment of Sagawa Express Co., Ltd.
The museum is located in Moriyama, in the ancient district of Omi, amongst lush natural surroundings and in view of Lake Biwa.
Our mission is to contribute to the promotion and development of art and culture, through a variety of cultural initiatives, focused on the exhibition of works by outstanding artists that embody the spirit of Japanese art, such as the painter Hirayama Ikuo, the sculptor Sato Churyo, and the ceramic artist Raku Kichizaemon.
Our aim is not only to serve the local community, but also to provide a rich museum resource that is wide open to the whole world.

The Magic North: Art from Norway, Sweden and Finland

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