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Tokyo National Museum

The exhibition "Japanese Tate-Traditional Techniques and Wisdom Utilizing Natural Materials", which introduces the modeling characteristics and craftsmanship of traditional Japanese architecture through materials such as models and designs, is held at the Tokyo National Museum and National Science. It is being held jointly by the museum and the National Archives of Modern Architecture.

This exhibition has different exhibition themes and sessions for each venue.
This time, I saw an exhibition at the Tokyo National Museum on the theme of "Ancient to modern times, the origin of Japanese architecture" that started on December 24th, so I will report on the venue and the exhibited works.

* Tokyo National Museum "From ancient times to modern times, the origin of Japanese architecture"
Date: December 24, 2020-February 21, 2021
* National Science Museum "Modern Japan, Diversification of Styles and Technologies"
Session: December 8, 2020-January 11, 2021
* National Archives of Modern Architecture "Craftsman and Modernization-Succession and Development of Carpentry Technology-"
Date: December 10, 2020-February 21, 2021

Buddhist temples, castles, tea rooms-A variety of 19 ancient and modern traditional architectural models are on display.

Traditional Japanese architecture has undergone repeated changes and diversification while adapting to the climate and regions under social conditions such as politics and religion, and infusing the aesthetic sense of each era.

The architectural model is a condensed expression of the excellent techniques and aesthetics of the craftsmen found in such traditional architecture. Wood, soil, stone … It can be said that it is a convenient existence to get a bird's-eye view of the history of Japanese architecture itself, as well as the modeling features that make use of various natural materials.

The main exhibits in "From ancient times to the early modern period, the origin of Japanese architecture" are models whose original buildings are national treasures and important cultural properties, such as the Horyuji Five-storied Pagoda, Matsumoto Castle Tower, Tofukuji Sanmon, and Nyoan. With 19 models that have been precisely reproduced in detail, you will appreciate the styles and designs of traditional architecture up to the early modern period.

It is rare for such models to meet together, and some of them are architectural models that have rarely been shown before, making it a valuable exhibition.

Great power! Presence of 1/10 scale model

The venue for this exhibition is the Hyokeikan in the Tokyo National Museum. In each room on the 1st and 2nd floors, works were classified into a wide range of categories such as "medieval Buddhist temples," "shrines," and "private houses."

Most of the architectural models on display are 1/10 the size of the original building, which is quite large. It is very powerful and you can carefully check not only the overall structure but also each of the ornaments.

In addition, some models were arranged so that they could be viewed from anywhere around 360 degrees, while others were divided and manufactured so that the internal structure could be confirmed, such as Tofukuji Sanmon and Toshodaiji Kondo.

It is recommended to appreciate the work from various angles, from front to back and diagonally from below.

For example, here. The 1/10 model (divided) of Toshodaiji Kondo is actually a beautifully colored pattern that reproduces the original building behind the ceiling. However, I have inadvertently overlooked it and regret it, so if you are going to go, please watch every corner.

The more you look for any model, the more highlights you will find. You may enjoy it like a treasure hunt.

Introducing model works

The main hall of Daisen-in Temple, which is said to have the oldest "Tokonoma" in Japan, is a representative building of Zen-in Hojo architecture and is designated as a national treasure.

What I would like you to pay attention to in this 1/10 model (division) is the obstacle painting. It was amazing to see that even one of Motonobu Kano's masterpieces, "Four Seasons Bird-and-Flower", was reproduced in detail.

Currently, it has been renovated to a hanging width, but it was originally an eight-sided fusuma painting. It may be said that the fun of the model is that you can appreciate the Daisen-in Temple at that time when the fusuma paintings were included.

Matsumoto Castle, along with Himeji Castle, is the representative remains of the five-storied castle tower, and is said to be the oldest existing five-storied castle tower in Japan. It seems that a model was made as an example of a typical Japanese castle architecture.

This 1/20 model (divided) is also impressive enough. I can't imagine what the inside looks like from the outside, but when I look at the overall structure from the cross section, I noticed various things such as "the arrangement of the stairs is interesting" and "the space itself is quite simple". Feeling fresh and exciting.

In November 2019, following the coronation of the new emperor, the Miyanaka ritual "Daijosai" was held to pray for the well-being and fertility of the five grains for the nation and the people, and was open to the public.

The festival ground "Daijo-sai", which was built just for that purpose, has already been dismantled, but in this exhibition, a model of "Meiji degree Daijo-sai" used at the Daijo-sai, which was the throne of the Emperor Meiji in 1871, is exhibited.

Reiwa's "Daitogu" had a thatched roof, but this was lined with traditional thatched roof buildings.

It was made by the Shikibu staff of the Imperial Household Agency, and was exhibited at the Tokyo National Museum until the Taisho era, but after that it was stored in a warehouse. It's a waste that such a masterpiece has been buried for many years …!

◆ A model of Shurijo Castle, which was burnt down in 2019.

Shurijo Castle, which is said to have been built in the first half of the 18th century, was once the cultural and diplomatic center of the Ryukyu Kingdom and can be called a symbol of the history of Okinawa.

The main facilities were restored in 1992 after the Battle of Okinawa, but a large-scale fire in October 2019 burned down six buildings, including the main hall. The appearance of the fiery flames burning was covered in the news every day, so I think many people are new to their memory.

A 1/10 model of Shurijo Castle will also be exhibited at this exhibition. This work was made in 1953 by a carpenter named Chinen Choei who participated in the dismantling and repair before the war, and this is the first time that it will be exhibited at an exhibition outside Okinawa Prefecture.

You can see a unique design that mixes Japanese and Chinese architectural styles. For example, the two-story, three-story building and the stairs that spread out from the front are unique to Ryukyu.

Although the characteristic vermilion color of the original building cannot be seen, I was motivated to rebuild it in 2026 by comparing it with the photo of the main hall of the day on the same floor.

On December 17, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) summarized the techniques of 17 fields inherited by Japanese palace carpenters and plasterers, "Traditional Building Craftsmanship: Traditional Techniques for Inheriting Wooden Buildings" UNESCO I just decided to register it as an intangible cultural heritage.

That's why now, why not take a look at the techniques and aesthetics that the Japanese have cultivated so far at the "Japanese Tate-Traditional Techniques and Wisdom Utilizing Natural Materials" exhibition.

Outline of the event

"Japanese Tate-Traditional Techniques and Wisdom Utilizing Natural Materials"
Venue theme "From ancient times to modern times, the origin of Japanese architecture"

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Tokyo National Museum

During the period from October 6th (Tuesday) to November 29th (Sunday), 2020, a special exhibition “Momoyama-100 Years of the World” is being held at the Tokyo National Museum Heiseikan in Ueno, Tokyo. ..

The other day, I participated in the press preview held earlier, so I will report on the exhibited works and the state of the venue.

The special exhibition “Momoyama-100 Years of the World” is such an exhibition

The Azuchi-Momoyama period lasted for 30 years from the fall of the Muromachi Shogunate in 1573 to the opening of the Edo Shogunate in 1603. It was a time of rapid change, when Japan changed from the time of turmoil with the rise of Sengoku warlords to the time of peace by the Edo Shogunate.

“Momoyama Art”, which is said to be the most magnificent and splendid in the history of Japanese art, has blossomed.

The special exhibition “Momoyama-100 Years of the Tenkajin ” represents the Japanese aesthetic sense that changed during the 100 years from the end of the Muromachi period to the beginning of the Edo period, centered on the Azuchi-Momoyama period. This is an exhibition where you can check out about 230 works of art.

Exhibition points ① National treasures and important cultural properties are packed!

In this exhibition, more than 100 national treasures and important cultural properties are exhibited in the first and second semesters . Selected masterpieces, each of which can be the centerpiece of the exhibition, are gathered at this Tokyo National Museum from all over the country.

Famous works such as “Rakuchu Rakugaizu Rakufu (Uesugi Family Book)” and “St. Francis Xavier Statue” that you have seen in textbooks are lined up. In addition, items related to Nobunaga Oda and Ieyasu Tokugawa are lined up, and it may be said that this is an exhibition that Sengoku fans should see at least once.

Exhibition points ② Check it out! Exhibited works change in the first half and the second half

Please note that the exhibition period is divided into the first half and the second half, and a considerable number of works will be replaced .

・ The first half exhibition will be from October 6th (Tuesday) to November 1st (Sunday).
・ The second half of the exhibition will be from November 3rd (Tuesday / holiday) to November 29th (Sunday).

Some works will be exhibited for the entire period, some will be exhibited only in the first half, only in the second half, and some will be exhibited only for a specific period, so if you absolutely want to see some works, it is recommended to check the exhibition period in advance. is. Please check the official website for details on changing exhibits.

In this article, we will mainly introduce works that can be viewed in the previous term.

Exhibition work introduction

From here, I will introduce some of the works that can be viewed during the exhibition period of the previous term with photos.

■ Pickup ① Obstacle painting

There is a wide variety of exhibits such as paintings, tea utensils, kimonos, swords, armor, and furniture such as suzuri-bako , but the most notable are the large-screen paintings such as obstacle paintings . With the impression that he is putting great effort into it, in both the first and second semesters, a large number of masterpieces by painters representing the Azuchi-Momoyama period, such as Eitoku Kano, Tohaku Hasegawa, and Chokuan Soga, are collected.

In an era when the momentum for unification of the world was increasing, economic activities and cultural exchanges in each region became active, and the world of people was further opened by coming and going overseas. Gorgeous and magnificent art born as if reflecting the spirit of the time. It can be said that disability painting is a genre where you can feel the size of the scale most frankly.

A dragon and a tiger drawn on one side of each of the six songs and one pair. “Ryutorazu Ryofu” by Soga Chokuan, who specializes in ink painting, is a Ryu-Tora-zu Ryofu painting that was so powerful that it competed for one or two in the exhibition in the previous term. It is fantastic and intimidating, and is full of magnificence typical of the Azuchi-Momoyama period.

The trunk and branches, which are shaped by a speedy brush stroke and spread through the screen, are full of dynamic vitality despite being a plant, and are like a dragon. “Cypress Trees” by Eitoku, who established the large painting style, is rough and approaches the viewer with an overwhelming presence.

■ Pickup ② Armor armor

During the Azuchi-Momoyama era, when the battle continued, weapons and armor also developed significantly in order to win the battle. For example, the military commanders should actively use the practical sword “Uchigatana”, which was popular mainly among the people, with elaborate taste. It was also during this period that “Toseigusoku”, which makes the whole body armor uniform, appeared.

The warlords showed their status and personality by giving various decorations and ingenuity to their equipment while emphasizing practicality. At the exhibition, you can appreciate such works that you can feel the way of life of the warlords at that time.

The head that is said to represent the cliff of Ichi-no-Tani, which was the stage of the “Battle of Ichi-no-Tani”, which is especially famous in the Genpei War, and the large nail-shaped one that is over 90 cm in length and is inserted so as to rise toward the heavens. Back. “Tanigata Helmet of Weiichi Shiraito” is a strange helmet that is said to have been handed down from Ieyasu Tokugawa to the Mito Tokugawa family.

The large nail, which looks like a horn, is a motif favored by military commanders as it pierces the enemy. Originally, it is said that silver foil was pressed all over, and together with this menacing modeling, it is possible to imagine how inspiring the wearer’s heart.

This “black lacquer sword” is a sword made to accommodate the famous sword “Masamune Honjo”, which is said to have traveled the Tokugawa family for generations. This is the first time to exhibit at the exhibition!

“Uchigatana” was developed during the Azuchi-Momoyama period, but since the expression of this sword has been traditionally made since the Muromachi period, it is a transitional period of history where you can confirm the intersection of innovation and tradition. It is a gem reminiscent of.

The cool black lacquer of the scabbard and the elegant golden decorations such as chrysanthemums and paulownia decorated in three places made me feel elegance.

■ Pickup ③ Works related to Nanban art

Although it is not a genre of works such as paintings and armor, the existence of Nanban art is also indispensable for talking about the beauty of the Azuchi-Momoyama period.

From the Christian mission by Francis Xavier, the cultural and economic exchanges with foreign countries that flourished due to the traffic of Portuguese and Spanish ships, and the start of the isolation system. It was during this period that the situation changed drastically in relation to Western countries. Of course, it had a great influence on the world of art.

Nanban art refers to works of art that were established through encounters with the West and an interest in and longing for the West.

The one that caught my eye was “Kacho Makie Raden Niche”. It is written as a niche and read as “seigan”. An icon is a niche that houses Christian iconic paintings, and is one of the Nanban arts exported overseas.

The roof, frame, and other areas that can be seen from the front are densely decorated with patterns, but the flower and bird patterns that are drawn to fill the double doors are so beautiful that words cannot be said. It is a work with endless highlights together with the tempera painting inside.

In addition to the genres we picked up, there are also pottery related to Sen no Rikyu, the master of the tea ceremony, such as “Gourd Flower Yan Hui” and “Kuroraku Tea Ceremony Kamuro” (both exhibited in the previous term). Clothes such as “Kosode Dyed Rinzu Rinzu Kotemari Matsukaede” (exhibited for the entire period), etc., where you can see the transitional designs that gradually change from a design that emphasizes steps and streaks to a pictorial design.

There were so many things to see, and time passed in a blink of an eye.

Extensive museum goods

Be sure to check out the museum goods section before you return home. A wide range of items such as interior goods, T-shirts, and daily necessities with the motif of the exhibited works were available.

The special exhibition “Momoyama-100 Years of the World” will be held until November 29th (Sun).

Please note that due to the new coronavirus infection countermeasures, it is a complete advance reservation and time designation system.

A valuable exhibition of famous gems from all over the country. Please come visit us in the fall of art.

Outline of the event * Complete advance reservation system / time designation system

<Reference Material> Yomiuri Shimbun “Special Exhibition” Momoyama-100 Years of the World “”

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Ueno Royal Museum

The “KING & GUEEN Exhibition” is being held at the Ueno Royal Museum from Saturday, October 10, 2020 to Monday, January 11, 2021. A special preview for the media was held the day before the release, so this time we will tell you about it.

The story of the British royal family, traced in portraiture.

Like Japan, Britain is a country that has a royal family as a nation and continues to maintain its history.
Habsburg, Omanov, Ottoman Turkey … While many dynasties have collapsed after the First World War, the British dynasty has inherited its bloodline for more than 500 years while changing its name and form in the times …

The “KING & QUEEN Exhibition” is an exhibition that traces the history of the British royal family, which continues to attract attention from all over the world. The collection of the National Portrait Gallery in London, one of the world’s leading museums of portraiture, will showcase about 90 precious portraits and photographs from the Tudor dynasty to the present Windsor dynasty.

Mrs. Devi, a supporter of this exhibition, has also appeared!

In addition, Mrs. Devi, who became a supporter of this exhibition, appeared at the press preview.
Mrs. Devi, who was formerly called a “genius” in painting, once thought about pursuing that path. While showing solid insight into painting and royal fashion, there were many “celebrity” stories that only Mrs. Dewi could tell, such as the episode she met at a horse racing festival with Princess Diana.

Finally, when asked, “What is the point of wanting you to see here in the exhibition?”
“British history, the background of the event, and what the fate of the person was. It may be little known to the Japanese, but portraits really appeal to the depths. By all means, I hope that you will deepen your understanding by watching the captions while reading them carefully. “
As a supporter, he talked about how to enjoy this exhibition.

A portrait is a story.

Britain is also famous as the birthplace of the great playwright Shakespeare. In other words, the British people are naturally fond of people, history, and stories.

One of the ways to enjoy painting is to enjoy the colors and composition involuntarily, but the changes in style and fashion sense with the times, the allegations in the details of the screen, and the “story” in the background of the painting .. .. .By tasting such things, there may be a moment when the painting in front of you comes to life.

Here, the editorial department picks up three points from the exhibited portraits. I will introduce a little “story” that flows in the background!

《Henry VIII》 Author unknown (based on the original work of Hans Holbein)[child] ) 17th century?

Love or faith? The cruelest king in British history.

A portrait of Henry VIII, allegedly based on what Hans Holbein[child] painted in 1536. The traditional royal representation, adorned with gorgeous clothing and jewelery, shows the dignity of Henry VIII at the very top of his power.

What is surprising about him is that he has married six wives throughout his life, divorced and expelled them, and even executed them. He even turned the divorced Roman Church into an enemy to marry his second wife, Anne Boleyn, and finally founded the Anglican Church. This is exactly the beginning, and the storm of religious reform will blow in the world.

It may be said that he is a man who is crazy about love and changed history because of love.

《Lady Jane Gray》 Author unknown Around 1590-1600

A 16-year-old ephemeral life scattered on the decapitation stand.

Kyoko Nakano ” Lady Jane Gray’s Execution” by Paul Delaroche, who was featured in “Scary Picture” and became famous. This is a panel painting drawn to mourn Lady Jane Gray after death, not before life. Scratched scars remain on both eyes and mouth, indicating that they have been attacked to destroy the icon in its history.

Her reign, the granddaughter of Henry VIII, lasted only nine days, being robbed of the throne by Mary, a Roman Catholic, and dying her young life on a decapitation stand at the age of only 16. ..

“George IV” Thomas Lawrence circa 1814

Pretty handsome. But is the nickname “Prince Whale”?

George IV, who was handsome and well-educated from a young age and was also called “England’s most gentleman”. He ruled the country on behalf of George III, who suffered from a mental illness, and was crowned by the death of his father . In particular, he is known to the world for his excellent artistic support activities.

A beautiful figure that is not ashamed of the name of “Gentleman”. This fascinating sculpture was made for medals, but in the end the medals were never cast. Why.
That’s because he got fat without the shadow he saw … He was constantly wasting money and prodigal, and he didn’t seem to be good at complimenting him, so his nickname was “Prince Whale . “ Well, sorry!

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Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

Kuniyoshi Utagawa “Apparent Hakoha ga Todai Ijin” Japanese Ukiyo-e Museum, first half exhibition

From Thursday, July 23, 2020, “The UKIYO-E 2020-Japan’s Three Great Ukiyo-e Collection” is being held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum (Until September 22 (Tuesday/holiday)) *Works may be replaced in the first and second semesters)

There was a press preview of this exhibition the other day.
In this article, we will introduce the exhibition, highlights, the composition of the exhibition, and the works featured by the editorial department.
See it!

What is “The UKIYO-E 2020-Japan’s Three Great Ukiyo-e Collection”?

The “The UKIYO-E 2020-Japan’s Three Great Ukiyo-e Collections” held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum is no exaggeration to say that it is Japan’s three major Ukiyo-e collections. The Ota Memorial Museum, the Japanese Ukiyo-e Museum, and the Hiraki Ukiyo-e Foundation The collection of Ukiyo-e masterpieces in the collection will be displayed in the first and second semesters, with approximately 450 selected masterpieces of Ukiyo-e prints.
You can fully enjoy the charm of Ukiyo-e, a genre of art that represents Japan and was loved by the common people of the Edo period.

Five highlights of “The UKIYO-E 2020-Japan’s three major Ukiyo-e collections”

There are five highlights of ” The UKIYO-E 2020- Japan’s Three Great Ukiyo-e Collection.”
 
(1 ) This is the first exhibition in history that brings together the three major Ukiyo-e collections.

(2) Representative works of about 60 artists who will exhibit the history of Ukiyo-e will be released at once.

③ Of the approximately 450 items exhibited, 100 or more of important cultural properties and art pieces will be exhibited.

④ There are many gems in the collection, such as the only remaining work in the world.

⑤ We will be exhibiting the super famous works Hokusai Katsushika “Thirty-six Views of Tomitake” and Hiroshige Utagawa “Five-three Tokaido Roads” throughout the year.

 

Composition of each chapter and featured works by the editorial department

 
Chapter 1 Early Ukiyo-e

The early Ukiyo-e prints started with the “Sumizuri-e”, which is a black-and-white plate from the Enpo era (1673-81).
After that, “Tan-e” (tane), which was colored by brushing sumi-suri mainly on red, “red” (red) instead of red, “red-painted” (black), black By mixing glue on the part, a glossy “lacquer picture” was created.

Around the Enkai period (1744-48), plate coloring with red and green color plates was performed, and it was named “Benizuri-e” (Benizurie). Establish

In the first chapter, the works of painters from the early days of Ukiyo-e, Hishikawa Morinobu, Kagetsudo school, Masanobu Okumura, Kiyonobu Torii and Kiyobe are exhibited.

[Editor’s Featured Works]

● Hishikawa Moronobu “Young people and daughters”

This is a work by Morinobu Hishikawa, the founder of Ukiyo-e prints, depicting men and women who nestle by the partition.
The simple line drawn in a frame like arabesque and the yellow and red colors painted on the line draws attention.

● Kaigetsudo Toshige “Standing Beauty”
This is a work by Kagetsuge Toshige, who is said to have the largest number of prints among the Ketsugetsu school that mainly draws hand-painted drawings.
I draw a full screen of a woman standing in front of a kimono.
The dignified appearance of a woman is truly a standing beauty.

●Toshinobu Okumura “Oshichi and Yoshizo”

It is a work depicting the story of Ochichi and Kichisaburo, who was adapted to Joruri and Kabuki.
It captures the appearance of a greengrocer Oshichi handing a love letter t o Yoshisaburo

It is famous that the second character Sanjo Kantaro played the role of Seven in order to improve Kiyosaburo Arashi, and in subsequent performances, the seventh character came to use Kisaburo Arashi’s standard pattern.
Yoshisaburo of this work can see the crest of the second generation Nanasaburo Nakamura in the costume, but he could not find the Kyogen that Nansaburo played Kisaburo at that time.

Chapter 2 The birth of Nishiki-e

Around 1765, a multicolored print was born and was called “Azuma Nishikie” in the sense of a beautiful Edo-like painting.

In the second chapter, works by Harunobu Suzuki, Ryusai Isoda, Ippushisai Buncho, and Haruaki Katsukawa, which were most active in the era of Nishiki-e, were exhibited.

[Editor’s Featured Works]

●Harunobu Suzuki “Eight Scenes of the Furyu”

This work is associated with the traditional Chinese landscape painting title, Shosho Hakkei.
It depicts a scene from the story of the “potted tree,” which is associated with eight songs.
It’s just a broom that wipes off the snow on the roof, but its appearance is elegant and has an atmosphere.

● Haruaki Katsukawa “The first generation Nakamura Nakazo Ota Kotota 3rd generation Koji Otani Chuta Banba”

A scene from Nakamuraza’s “Omezome Soga Hinagata”
It is depicted that two of the first generation Nakamura Nakazo, Kota Omi, and the third generation Koji Otani, Tadashi Banba, make a dark match.
The heat of the actors who perform with a screaming expression is transmitted to the skin.

Chapter 3 Development of Bijin-ga and actor paintings

During the Tenmei period (1781 to 89), Kiyocho Torii created a graceful and tall beauty painting style and produced many group images.
During the Kansei period (1780-1801), Kitagawa Utamaro drew women of various levels.
Tohsusai Sharaku is a painter who has suddenly disappeared within just one year from May 1794 (Kansei 6), but is internationally acclaimed.

In the third chapter, works by Kiyocho Torii, Utamaro Kitagawa, Sharaku Tosusai and Toyokuni Utagawa are exhibited.

[Editor’s Featured Works]

●  Kiyonaga Torii “Yusuzumi Okawabata”

This work depicts women who enjoy the cool breeze at the riverside.
This is the first exhibition in 40 years.

Summer in Edo begins at the river opening on May 28th.
What do you see in front of the sight of enjoying the summer with a teahouse girl with a tea cup on the left, a woman with a fan in the center, and women with one foot on the right?

*The downstream of the Sumida River was known as Okawa at that time.

●Utamaro Kitagawa “Five beautiful women love and respect competition Matsubaya Kisegawa”

The Five-Person Beauty Love Race is a collection of all five figures depicting a beautiful woman who is famous in Edo.
You will be fascinated by the beautiful Edo beauty who is well-established.
The suppleness of the fingers of a woman with her hand on her chin is also impressive.

● Tosusai Sharaku “Hangoro Sakata’s third generation Mizuemon Fujikawa”

This is one of the series in which the third generation Sakata Hangoro played the role of the thirteenth anniversary of sacrifice and the third generation Sakata Hangoro played Fujikawa Mizuemon.
The mouth of Fujikawa Mizuemon, the eyes that open up, and the arms with raised blood vessels are exactly the appearance of the enemy.

● Toyokuni Utagawa “Konoshita Tokichi of the third generation Ichikawa Yaozo”

This is a work that is said to have been portrayed by Tokichi Konoshita in the “Kaien Festival Religion” written by Yazo Ichikawa, the third generation, in 1796.
The Kien Festival Religion is a story of Tokichi Konoshita’s success in confronting the villain Daizen Matsunaga.
The eye power of Yaozo Ichikawa, the third generation of this painting, is overwhelming.
From that eye, you can feel an unusual will

Chapter 4 Diversifying expressions

When entering the culture and Bunsei period (1804-30), Nishiki-e, which had a rough atmosphere, became more detailed and the amount of information drawn on the screen increased.

In the fourth chapter, the works of Kunikawa Utagawa Kunisada (later named Utagawa Toyokuni) and other works by Hideki Kikukawa are exhibited.

[Editor’s Featured Works]

● Eizan Kikukawa “Higashi Sugata Genji Koyoga”

In one of the assortment comprising a combination of the bust of Genji Karuta and women, it is a work depicting a daughter to read the booklet in the light of the row lights.
I was impressed by the serious expression of a woman who leaned her head and read the booklet diligently to illuminate the page.
It feels like the red of the book, the barrette and the red of the kimono are in harmony.

●Kunisada Utagawa “Komo Oil Painting, Eitai Bridge”

It is a collection of landscape paintings drawn in Western style, and among the known ones, there are five figures, “Komo oil painting style” and “Komo oil painting famous spot”, respectively, totaling 10 figures.
This work features Nagadaibashi, the fourth bridge built in the Sumida River.
A houseboat is gracefully crossing the Eidai Bridge.

Chapter 5 World of Nature and Storytelling

Around the early Tenpo period (183-33), the “Thirty-six Views of Tomitake” series, which includes “Ukiyoe prints” by Katsushika Hokusai and “Kamikawa Oki Nanura”, will be published.
In the 4th to 5th years of the Tempo (1833-34), Hiroshige Utagawa’s masterpiece, Tokaido Gotoku Miyoshinouchi, was also produced.

In Chapter 5, works by Hokusai Katsushika, Hiroshige Utagawa, and Kuniyoshi Utagawa are exhibited.

[Editor’s Featured Works]

●Hokusai Katsushika “Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji Gaifukaisei”

Tomi bamboo thirty Rokukei is, by changing the location overlooking the Japan of the name Peak Fuji, is painted works.
Fuji in this work is said to have captured the northern side of Fuji from near Lake Kawaguchi.
A total of 46 figures have been produced, and the image of Hokusai Fuji will be spread throughout the world.
My heart quivers as red Mt. Fuji penetrates the sardines and rises.
You will want to see all 46 figures and compare.

● Hiroshige Utagawa “Tokaido Gojyusantugi Mitsunouchi Hakone Lake Map”

Tokaido Gotoku Sanninouchi is a collection of masterpieces by Utagawa Hiroshige.
Consisting of 55 figures, the scenery of the journey is depicted lyrically, and the scene that changes with the season, time, and weather is expressed with a sense of reality.

This work depicts Hakone-juku, which was located between Odawara-juku and Mishima-juku, and the steep mountain path was one of the difficult points on the Tokaido.
The colors of the yellow, brown and blue mountains are colorful.
If you look at the Daimyo procession covered with a shade as you walk in the foreground, you can see the steep mountain path.
Would you like to see Mt. Fuji in the distance and rest a little?

●Kuniyoshi Utagawa “It looks scary but nice”

It’s a puzzle-like caricature that gathers many humans and forms the half-length figure of one human.
I laugh at the faces and postures of each person.
The gap between the scary face and the facial expressions of the body parts is interesting.

Summary

We have introduced “The UKIYO-E 2020-The Three Ukiyo-e Collection in Japan”.
This is the first exhibition in history where the three major Ukiyo-e collections in Japan are trampled.

From the first chapter to the fifth chapter, the exhibition has a volume of 455 works drawn by about 60 artists in the first and second semesters.
If you are interested, please visit the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, as you will rarely have the chance to appreciate the wonderful Ukiyo-e.

There are a lot of points, so you may want to look at the work of the artist you are looking for first, and then carefully look at the other works.

* At the venue, as a measure against the new coronavirus, we ask for temperature measurement and disinfection of fingers.
Thoroughly disinfect your hands, wear a mask, and keep your social distance to avoid crowds.

Event outline

Exhibition name: The UKIYO-E 2020-Japan’s three largest ukiyo-e collections

■Period: July 23, 2020 (Thurs./holiday) to September 22, 2020 (Tue./holiday)
First semester: Thursday, July 23rd to Sunday, August 23rd Second semester: Tuesday, August 25th to Tuesday, September 22nd
(*All works will be switched in the first and second semesters *Admission system with specified date and time)

■ Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum Exhibition Room

■Opening hours:9:30-17 :30

■Closed days: Monday 17th August, Monday 24th August, Monday 7th September, Monday 14th September

■ Viewing fee:
*This exhibition has a designated date and time. For details, visit the official website of the exhibition ( https://ukiyoe2020.exhn.jp)

*Free for junior high school students and younger, and those with a physical disability certificate, love certificate, nursing certificate, mental illness health welfare certificate, and A-bomb survivor’s health certificate and their accompanying person (up to 1 person) Free application is required)
*Please bring proof of all

■ Exhibition official website: ( https://ukiyoe2020.exhn.jp)

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The University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts

From Thursday, July 23, 2020 to Sunday, September 6, 2020, a special exhibition “Art as it is- people who continue to express without knowledge” is being held at the Museum of Art, Tokyo University of the Arts. The other day, a media preview was held, so I will tell you about it.

“Arugama” works full of humanity

It is not the so-called “professional” works that are exhibited in the special exhibition “Art as it is- people who continue to express without knowing it”.

Collected here are works of artists, who are known as “outsider art” from the world, regardless of existing arts, education, and disabilities, and who continue to pursue their own unique world. The activities of these so-called “self-study” artists have had a great impact on the art world in the early 20th century, and even today, their value and importance are emphasized and widely accepted by society.

In this exhibition, in collaboration with the documentary program “no art, no life” being broadcast on NHK/E-Television, the world of “Aru ga Mama” art, which continues to attract worldwide attention, has recently attracted attention both in Japan and overseas Introducing about 200 works by 25 artists.

First attempt at the exhibition! “Watch robot” online

It’s a “first in Japan” trial. In this exhibition, as an original project of Tokyo University of the Arts and NHK, an online robot appreciation meeting is realized by utilizing an autonomous driving robot that can be remotely controlled via the Internet. At the preview, the exhibition was performed, and the works exhibited by the “robot director” were also explained.

The robot uses a 3D sensor to grasp the surrounding environment and find the optimal route to reach the destination. You can also freely communicate with visitors through the monitor. When I saw the visitors and the robots walking side by side and enjoying the atmosphere, I was deeply moved by saying, “Oh, a new era has arrived…”.

It seems that the Robo appreciation party is a reservation system, so you can watch it on the day by registering by selecting the desired date and time in advance and accessing the delivered URL. For details, please see the special content site .

Exhibitor introduction

Marie Suzuki (Marie Suzuki)

Marie Suzuki said he developed schizophrenia in high school. Currently, while going to a local company and local activity support center, he continues to draw.

Plump female body, scissors, genitals… These motifs appear repeatedly in her paintings, creating a “magical” view of the world. In particular, scissors are a motif that “calms down when you draw.”

At the beginning, it seems that it was an illustration style like a leaflet or poster, but gradually it seems that he began to draw pictures that expose himself inside using simple tools such as magic and paper. ..

Norimitsu Kokubo

“I want to make everything in this world myself”

With such a strong desire, Mr. Norimitsu Kokubo takes brushes every day and continues to draw. The masterpiece, which has a width of 10 meters and is on display at the venue, started drawing at the age of 17 and was completed after about 5 years.

Railroad tracks running through the city, shopping malls, amusement parks… The campus has a bird’s-eye view of the cityscape, but Mr. Kokubo gathered information gathered through memory and Internet searches to create a fantasy city that does not exist anywhere. This is just a masterpiece.

As you proceeded from the right side of the campus, you can see that the motif and touch gradually change like a gradation as you move to the left.

Kenji Kawakami

Kenji Kawakami, who uses “things that bring strong emotions to me as a motif” . The work makes us feel a dense “story” and “passion” behind the boy who was bullying herself as a child, and the cat who left behind while feeling remorse.

Although the artist’s appearance and the state of his creation are displayed on the monitor in the venue, Mr. Kawakami laughs and cries loudly, which is exactly the “genuine spirit” itself. Its powerful brushstrokes and touches convey pure, unfamiliar energy.

Sometimes I draw a horrifying scene with thrilling, but the style is somewhat warm. If Taro Okamoto was alive, he would have praised him… I can imagine that.

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The Ueno Royal Museum

Tetsuya Noda “Diary August 10, 1979” Woodcut, silkscreen, Japanese paper 49.0×63.7cm 1979 Ueno Royal Museum

From July 23, 2020 (Thursday/holiday), the exhibition “Innocent Day Banzai!” will be held at The Ueno Royal Museum . (Until Sunday, August 30)
There was a press preview of this exhibition the other day.
In this article, we will introduce the exhibition, its composition and the editorial department’s featured works.
See it!

About “Innocent Day Banzai!”

The Ueno no Mori Art Museum holds many winning works from the Ueno no Mori Art Museum Grand Prize Exhibition, which has been held 38 times since 1983.

With the theme of “nothing, everyday life that is everywhere”, this exhibition “Nanything Day Banzai!” is a period of coronal blight and various restrictions are imposed on our actions. About 80 works will be exhibited.
In addition, about 40 works from the 1970s to the 1980s of the <diary> series, in which the woodblock artist Tetsuya Noda recorded his family and everyday life, were also exhibited from the collections of the Ueno Mori Art Museum, divided into the first and second halves. In addition, the works created with Sayaka Akiyama as the subject of Ueno Park will also be exhibited.

( Official website “Nothing’s a day!”: http://www.ueno-mori.org/specials/2020/nandemonaihi/ )

The exhibition structure and the editorial department’s featured works are introduced.

The exhibition is composed of five chapters, and the theme and perspective of the work gradually expand from the inner side to the outer side, from familiar objects to more distant objects.

Chapter 1 “In everyday life”

The theme of the exhibition, “Nothing, everyday life everywhere”, such as everyday “core, the house and the room, scenes around us, works depicting ourselves and close people” It is a representative image group.

☆Yoshitaka Fujii “Bouquet”

A woman who looks straight at her with a strong look.
You will be drawn to that expression in an instant.
The bright blue color of the dress and shoes seems to symbolize the strength of the woman’s core.

☆ Yohei YaJIima “Plastic Girl”

A pink girl doll leaning against the wall.
It looks like you’re in deep trouble.
If you look closely, the wall has a picture of a man holding a dog or cat.
In fact, do you express your desire to love your father?

Chapter 2 “From everyday to painting”

Everyday is also the entrance to the world of painting.
Rather than just drawing things that are familiar to us everyday, we refer to various styles of paintings from ancient and modern times and the methods of our predecessors, or stylized by demonstrating our own imagination. The chapters are complete.

☆ Kyuma Harada “The Whereabouts of Japan II”

A man wearing a cloth on his face.
The feet are shattered.
Are you worried about Japan’s future?
The title “The Whereabouts of Japan” makes me surprised.

☆ Takeshi Inoue “Kizashi”

A large fish jumping out of a snail shell and a shrimp-like creature sucked into the shell.
The surface of the water is swirling.
Where will the whirlpool grow bigger and bigger?

Chapter 3 “Animal”

What do animals in modern society mean to humans?
For city dwellers, there are pets kept at home or animals surrounded by zoos.
Chapter 3 introduces animals that have been expressed as important entities that reflect people’s emotions.

☆ Mirei Omura “Ma”

A big tree and a bird standing near it.
It looks as if the mythical tree is shining brightly, and the bird is spreading its wings like a peacock.
I would like to see what it looks like when viewed in the dim light.

Chapter 4 “Landscape”

In Chapter 4, the exhibition will focus on distant landscapes and bird’s-eye views, which are wider than the reachable landscapes such as indoors introduced in Chapter 1.
From the symbolic buildings of the city to the flow of water, the movement of clouds, and the landscapes that are essential to our lives are depicted here.

☆ Risa Kure “Asakusa”

Everybody knows the scenery of Asakusa along with flowers that symbolize the changing seasons.
In the refreshing colors, it seems that there is also fragility.

☆ Motegi Mana “Constellation-Scenery from the window-“

A work depicting a night view that spreads out of the window.
A variety of lights intersect to give off a dazzling light and speak lively.
When you look at each light, it is strange that the brightness is slightly different.

Chapter 5 “Expanding Imagination”

No matter how small or limited our daily lives are, we can use our imagination to supplement our physical constraints.
In the fifth chapter, the painters will exhibit works that try to connect different things in the painting, introduce different time and space, and create a world far wider and deeper than the reality in front of us.

☆ Moe Aoki “Emotional Awakening”

Flowers, like butterflies, are born of flowers planted in vases.
Is it because you can feel the rich colors even though it is almost a monochrome work?
Red, which is placed here and there, is also effective.

[Special Exhibition] Tetsuya Noda Prints <diary> series

☆ Tetsuya Noda “Diary August 10, 1979”

A work by Tetsuya Noda, whose subject was his young son.
The expression that opens this wide open mouth and faces this is very humorous.
If you look closely, the calculation formula is written on the face.
This formula makes the work even more pop.

※Special feature exhibits may be replaced.

First semester: July 23 (Thurs./holiday) to August 10 (Mon./holiday)
Second semester: Wednesday, August 12-Sunday, August 30

Summary

I have been informed about the exhibition “Urban Day!” held at the Ueno Royal Museum.
All the works under the theme of “everyday, everyday life” that were exhibited were all worrisome.
In addition to the works introduced here, wonderful works are on display, so why don’t you visit the Ueno Royal Museum and check it out?

And after touching the work, you will be able to appreciate the importance of everyday life.
Enjoying works at the museum, taking a walk in Ueno Park, and laughing with family and friends.
What is nothing special is that it is shining so brightly.

* At the venue, as a measure against the new coronavirus, we are requesting temperature measurement and finger disinfection.
Thoroughly disinfect your hands, wear a mask, and keep your social distance to avoid crowds.

Event outline

Title: The Ueno Royal Museum Collection Exhibition
Meeting place: The Ueno Royal Museum 1-2 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0007
Date : July 23, 2020 (Thurs./holiday)-August 30 (Sun)
Closed: Monday (but open on August 10th), Tuesday, August 11th
Time: 10am-5pm (Last admission 30 minutes before closing)
Sponsored by: Japan Art Association Ueno no Mori Art Museum, Fuji Television Network
Supported by: Fuji Sankei Group

Ticket information

*This exhibition requires reservation by date and time

① 10:00 to 10:59 ② 11:00 to 11:59 ③ 12:00 to 12:59 ④ 13:00 to 13:59
⑤ 14:00 to 14:59 ⑥ 15:00 to 16:30

Prior to your visit, please purchase the time-specified ticket in advance at the following (e+ e-plus, FamilyMart stores)
Please come to the venue. There will be admission restrictions during the exhibition period to ease congestion in the museum.

For those who do not have an internet environment
For those who come directly on the day without making a reservation with a designated date and time, we will inquire about the available time slot of the time zone you visited at [the same day window].
Those who have reserved the date and time will have priority, so you may have to wait until you enter. Please note.

*There is no replacement system. *Please enter within the designated time.

Admission: 1,000 yen for general students, 500 yen for university students, free for high school students and younger

*Persons with disabilities and one accompanying person are free of charge. Please show your disability certificate when entering the building.

Sales period

① From 10th July 2020 (Friday) 10:00~
[7月23 日( 木・祝)～8 月10 日(月・祝) の期間のチケットを販売します。]

(2) July 22, 2020 (Wednesday) midnight
[8 月12 日( 水)～8 月30 日( 日) まで の期間のチケットを販売します。]

Sale place e+ / QR ticket [WEB sale] https://eplus.jp/ueno-mori/

[Convenience store sales] Fami port inside FamilyMart store

*How to purchase over the counter at FamilyMart https://www.family.co.jp/services/famiport.html
*The Ueno Royal Museum window (opening days only)

・If a person infected with the new coronavirus is found in the museum, the information will be posted on the Ueno no Mori Art Museum website.
・If there are any changes during the exhibition period, we will inform you on the Ueno Mori Art Museum website.

*About the title

The word “Nanban Hibanzai!” originated from the word “un-birthday present” that originally appeared in Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in the Mirror Land.” In Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland,” there is a song “A Very Merry Unbirthday To You” in “Songs for a day that is not your birthday”.

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