Highlights of the Exhibition
Kōgei, humanity and nature in Japan
This exhibition introduces the work of a multi-generational selection of artists creating Japanese-style vessels, and modern kōgei practitioners shaping the future of fine arts. The exhibition also explores the core Japan Cultural Expo theme of Humanity and Nature in Japan through the medium of traditional kōgei craft art.
Section 1 Gold Gleams with Eternal Light / Silver Gleams with Grandeur
【Lacquerware】
Hexagonal covered box with oak leaf design in maki-e and mother-of-pearl inlay
Murose Kazumi
2014
(Private collection)
This work expresses the golden glow of an autumnal scene. The box was made by sculpting dried lacquer (kanshitsu), with mother-of-pearl inlays for the acorns, while the leaves were crafted from lead sheets and sprinklings of gold and other metallic filings and finished with the togidashi maki-e technique.
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Section 2 Black Absorbs All Colors / White Reflects All Light
【Metalwork】
Sora no hibiki (“Sound”)
Haruyama Fuminori
2017
(Private collection)
This work represents as an aural ceremonial tool to evoke the romance of the universe.
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Section 3 The Red of Life / The Spirit of Nature
【Bamboo Weaving 】
Ryūmon—2018 (“Ripples–2018”)
Honma Hideaki
2018
(Private collection)
This represents the surging waves of the Sea of Japan, with sea spray lashing against the rocks. I used countless u-shaped strips of bamboo to capture the pattern of the waves, and bound them to the frame.
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Section 4 The Blue of Water Surpasses Time and Space / The Green of Forests and Mountains is the Breath of Life
【Glass】
Sekiyō (“Setting Sun”)
Glass bowl with silk braid design
Adachi Masao
2019
(Private collection)
This work was created to evoke the softness of light shining through traditional washi paper. I ground white glass into powder, pressed it in place, and fired it at a high temperature to achieve a gentle translucence reminiscent of washi.
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General Information
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Period |
Monday, September 21–Sunday, November 15, 2020 |
Venue |
Hyokeikan Gallery at the Tokyo National Museum |
Hours |
Tuesday–Thursday, Sunday, 9:30–17:00; Friday–Saturday, 9:30–21:00 |
Closed |
Mondays (except September 21), Wednesday September 23 |
Admission |
Adults: 1500 yen
University students: 1000 yen
High school students: 600 yen
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Online reservations required.
To prevent crowding, this exhibition requires advance bookings.
Before arrival at the gallery, all visitors are required to make an online reservation for a specified date and time. For further information, please visit the official exhibition website. |
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The special exhibition Momoyama: Artistic Visions in a Turbulent Century (October 6–November 29) will require a separate reservation and entry fee. |
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Exhibits, dates, opening times, and entry regulations subject to change; please confirm via the official exhibition website. |
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Access |
10 minutes' walk from JR Ueno Station (Park exit) and Uguisudani Station
15 minutes' walk from Keisei Ueno Station, Tokyo Metro Ueno Station and Tokyo Metro Nezu Station |
Organizers |
Agency for Cultural Affairs, Japan Arts Council, Tokyo National Museum, The Yomiuri Shimbun |
With the Sponsorship of |
Canon Inc., East Japan Railway Company, JAPAN TOBACCO INC., Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd., MITSUBISHI ESTATE Co., Ltd., Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd. |
With the Assistance of |
SHIMIZU CORPORATION, Takashimaya, Takenaka Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation |
With cooperation from |
Tajima Roofing, TAKEO, Toki Corporation |
Venue design |
Toyo Ito & Associates, Architects |
Catalog |
The exhibition catalog (2,750 yen) is available at the museum shop in Japanese Gallery (Honkan) |
General Inquiries |
03-5777-8600 (Japanese only) |
Exhibition Website |
https://tsumugu.yomiuri.co.jp/kogei2020/english.html |
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FY 2020 Japan Cultural Expo Project Presented and Co-presented by Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, and Japan Arts Council