Schedule of exhibitions 2022 – 2023
Session
April 9th, 2021 (Friday) to May 16th 2021 (Sunday)
In the Momoyama and Edo periods, a social class of art lovers became widespread, nurturing a diverse culture. We invite you to feel the sense of the period from the paintings, writings, and crafts on display during this time.
Session
May 21st, 2021 (Friday) to July 4th, 2021 (Sunday)
Tomioka Tessai is a literati artist that represents modern Japan. His paintings will be introduced alongside the works of modern Nihonga artists, such as Yokoyama Taikan.
Session
July 9th, 2021 (Friday) to August 22nd, 2021 (Sunday)
We will be displaying artworks that represent the stories of travelers, as well as the landscapes and famous places seen when traveling. We invite you to enjoy the travel-related art of Japan and China.
Session
August 27th, 2021 (Friday) to October 3rd, 2021 (Sunday)
We will be displaying the Buddhist art of Japan, from the splendid scriptures made by the nobility in the Heian period to the otsu-e art born from the folk beliefs of the Edo period.
Session
October 9th, 2021 (Saturday) to November 14th, 2021 (Sunday)
It is said that sake is a wonderful gift from the heavens. This display will feature East Asian artworks related to sake and trace the history of a drink that brings gods as well as people together.
Session
November 19th, 2021 (Friday) to December 26th (Sunday)
Sesson was an artist monk who was active in the Eastern Japan during the sixteenth century. This exhibit will display Sesson’s works, as well as the works of artists who were active in the same era at the Capital, with a focus on the special charm of Sesson’s unique paintings.
Session
January 5th, 2022 (Wednesday) to February 13th, 2022 (Sunday)
We will be displaying the pottery of Japan, which has a history as long as ten thousand years. We invite you to enjoy the wide variety of works, from the strong shapes of the Jomon earthenware made in the primitive age to the elaborate Kyo ware made in the modern era.
Session
February 18th, 2022 (Friday) to April 3rd, 2022 (Sunday)
Our exhibit will showcase the painting,calligraphy and stationery that reflect the ways of life idealized by East Asian literati from the 16th to 20th centuries.
