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Date : December 12, 2008 Valid until : March 31, 2009 |
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 Scheduled Exhibitions
Tokyo National Museum Special Exhibitions 2008 (April, 2008 - March, 2009) |
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National Treasures from Yakushi-ji Temple
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Tuesday, March 25 - Sunday, June 8, 2008
Heiseikan
Features renowned statues, paintings, and other items from the Yakushi-ji Temple in Nara, the headquarters of the Hosso School of Buddhism. This exhibition is held to commemorate the 1300th anniversary of Heijo-kyo, established in Nara as the national capital.
Standing Nikko Bosatsu (Suryaprabha) and Standing Gakko Bosatsu (Candraprabha), National Treasure, Asuka or Nara Period, 7th or 8th century, Yakushi-ji Temple, Nara, (C) Askaen
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France meets Japan
— Ukiyo-e Influence on French Ceramics |
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Tuesday, July 1 - Sunday, August 3, 2008
Hyokeikan
Features 19th century French ceramics, including plates and cups, created using designs based on ukiyo-e and other Japanese art. This exhibition unveils a valuable collection of works that has hitherto rarely been seen.
Round Plate with Lobster and Eggplant design, from the Rousseau Dinner Service, Musèe d'Orsay, Paris, France.
(C) photo P. Schmidt, Musèe d'Orsay |
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Celebrating the 120th Anniversary of KOKKA and the 130th Anniversary of The Asahi Shimbun
Dueling Geniuses
— The Greatest Highlights of Japanese Artists
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Tuesday, July 8 - Sunday, August 17, 2008
Heiseikan
In an innovative approach, celebrated works of 12 pairs of great masters of Japanese art traditions, from the medieval period to the modern age, are presented as opponents in a showdown. The relationships between the "Dueling Geniuses", such as Unkei and Kaikei, and Kano Eitoku and Hasegawa Tohaku, take various forms, including teacher/student, rival, and influence. Compare and contrast these works, sense the connections between the artists, and feel as though they are competing against each other.
Cypress Tree, by Kano Eitoku, Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th century (detail)
Pine Trees, by Hasegawa Tohaku, Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th century (detail) |
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Cultural Heritage of Sri Lanka
— The Land of Serendipity
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Wednesday, September 17 - Sunday, November 30, 2008
Hyokeikan
Sri Lanka is an island nation boasting a rich cultural heritage reaching back to more than 2000 years. This exhibition features items revealing the essence of Sri Lankan culture, such as images of Buddhist figures and Hindu gods, as well as artifacts, and introduces world heritage sites and natural beauty. This is the first time the finest examples of Sri Lankan cultural heritage are exhibited on a large scale in Japan.
Seated Avalokitesvara, Late Anuradhapura period, 9th century, Colombo National Museum |
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Celebrating the 350th Anniversary of Ogata Korin's Birth
Treasures by Rinpa Masters
— Inheritance and Innovation
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Tuesday, October 7 - Sunday, November 16, 2008
Heiseikan
Featuring Rinpa masterpieces, by renowned artists such as Koetsu, Sotatsu, Korin, Kenzan, Hoitsu, and Kiitsu owned by collections in Japan and overseas, exhibited together to introduce the works of great individuality from this celebrated tradition. This exhibition is held in celebration of the 350th anniversary of the birth of Rinpa master, Ogata Korin.
Wind and Thunder Gods, by Ogata Korin, Edo period, 18th century (partial image) |
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The 150th Anniversary of Keio University
FUKUZAWA Yukichi :
Living the Future
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Saturday, January 10 - Sunday, March 8, 2009
Hyokeikan; Honkan Room T2
This exhibition commemorates the 150th anniversary of Keio University, showcasing the founder Fukuzawa Yukichi's active involvement across a wide range of fields and the history of his school, together with artworks collected by former pupils who went on to become successful leaders in the worlds of business and industry.
Portrait of Fukuzawa Yukichi, by Matsumura Kikumaro, Keio University, Tokyo (partial image) |
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Commemorating the 650th Memorial Year of the Founder, Muso Daishi
Masterpieces of Zen Culture from Myoshinji
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Tuesday, January 20 - Sunday, March 1, 2009
Heiseikan
Features art treasures from Myoshinji, one of the major Zen temples in kyoto, and its sub-temples, revealing the flourishing Zen culture of each historical period, particularly from Kamakura (1192-1333) to Edo (1603-1868). This exhibition is held in association with the commemoration of the 650th memorial year of the founding priest, Muso Daishi.
"Kanzan", by Shuho Myocho (Daito Kokushi), Kamakura period, 1329, National Treasure, Myoshinji Temple, Kyoto |
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The 150th Anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Commerce between France and Japan
"Story of ..." - Memories of Cartier creations
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Saturday, March 28 - Sunday, May 31, 2009
Hyokeikan
Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Commerce between France and Japan, this exhibition displays 276 pieces from amongst the 1370 objects in the archives of Cartier, France's representative jeweller and other collections. Designer Yoshioka Tokujin will be dramatizing the stories of the various articles of jewellery. |
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The National Treasure ASHURA and Masterpieces from Kohfukuji |
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Tuesday, March 31 - Sunday, June 7, 2009
Heiseikan
This exhibition, The National Treasure Ashura, is being held to commemorate the 1300th anniversary of Kohfukuji in Nara. The treasures of Tenpyo era (729-49) sculpture will be displayed together, including the hachibushu statues ('eight classes of divine protectors', including Ashura and Karura, all national treasures) and the '10 great disciples of Buddha' statues (6 statues still extant, all national treasures.) This is the first time these statues, all from Saikondo (the old Western Main Hall), have been displayed together outside the temple. Furthermore, this exhibition features the objects buried under the Chukondo ('Central Main Hall') to pacify the ground and Buddhist statues from the temporary Main Hall.
Ashura, Nara period, 734, National Treasure, Kohfukuji, Nara (Photo: Kanai Morio) |
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