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From Craft to Art: Japanese Dolls by the Living National Treasure Hirata Gōyō

  • Image of "Issa and a SparrowBy Hirata Gōyō II, Shōwa era, 1940 (Gift of Ms. Hirata Taeko)"

    Issa and a Sparrow
    By Hirata Gōyō II, Shōwa era, 1940 (Gift of Ms. Hirata Taeko)

    Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 14
    July 17, 2024 (Wed) - September 1, 2024 (Sun)

    Hirata Gōyō II (1903–81) was awarded the title of Living National Treasure in 1955 for his remarkable innovations in the art of doll making. He had succeeded in transforming this traditional Japanese craft into a critically acclaimed art form. This exhibition presents Gōyō’s artistic journey through four themes while exploring tradition and innovation in Japanese doll making.

    List of Exhibits

Major works in this exhibition

* Works listed below are in the TNM Collection unless otherwise indicated.

Loving Embrace, By Hirata Gōyō II, Shōwa era, 1966 (Gift of Ms. Hirata Taeko)

Kusudama, By Hirata Gōyō II, Shōwa era, 1933 (Gift of Ms. Hirata Taeko)

Auspicious Day in Korea, By Hirata Gōyō II, Shōwa era, 1937 (Gift of Ms. Hirata Taeko)

Sounds of Autumn, By Hirata Gōyō II, Shōwa era, 1953 (Gift of Ms. Hirata Taeko)

The Road to Echigo, By Hirata Gōyō II, Shōwa era, 1964 (Gift of Ms. Hirata Taeko)

Flower of the Banquet, By Hirata Gōyō II, Shōwa era, 1975 (Gift of Ms. Hirata Taeko)

Pamphlet

人間国宝・平田郷陽の人形―生人形から衣裳人形まで―　リーフレットの表紙画像

From Craft to Art: Japanese Dolls by the Living National Treasure Hirata Gōyō

This pamphlet is also available at Honkan rom 14 during the exhibition period.
PDF（8.71MB）

 

 

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