Celebrating 130 Years of Amity between Japan and Thailand—Thailand: Brilliant Land of the Buddha
Heiseikan July 4, 2017 (Tue)-August 27, 2017 (Sun)
This exhibition gathers a choice selection of Buddhist art, together with treasures that are rarely exhibited outside the country, to introduce the role of Buddhism in the development of cultures in Thailand.
The Living Treasures of France
Hyokeikan September 12, 2017 (Tue)-November 26, 2017 (Sun)
Modeled on the Japanese certification of “Living National Treasure,” the French equivalent, called "Maitre d' Art" or “Master of Art,” was established in 1994 by the Ministère de la Culture et de la Communication, the ministry in charge of cultural and artistic affairs. This is the first exhibition of its kind in the world introducing one artist from each of the fifteen fields, including ceramics, glass, leather, tortoiseshell, feather, umbrellas, fans, and wallpaper.
Unkei - The Great Master of Buddhist Sculpture
Heiseikan September 26, 2017 (Tue)-November 26, 2017 (Sun)
Unkei(?-1223) is the best known Buddhist sculptor in Japan. For this special exhibition, his masterpieces have been brought together from across Japan, including those works from Kohfukuji temple in Nara, with which he had close relations.
Diving into Screen Paintings: A New Way to Experience Japanese Art
Room T5&T4, Honkan July 4, 2017 (Tue)-September 3, 2017 (Sun)
We will hold the family-oriented program to coincide with summer vacation. This program will allow visitors to experience Japanese screen paintings through installations featuring video imagery and high-resolution reproductions of two famous masterpieces.
The Top 10 Dazzling Golden Buddhist Arts
From the Special Exhibition "Thailand: Brilliant Land of the Buddha" (Tuesday, July 4 - Sunday, August 27, 2017, at the Heiseikan), we've picked some dazzling golden Buddhist arts. Which Buddhist art do you want to see?
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