Special exhibition
 
 15th February (Fri) – 1st April (Mon) 2013
 
Suda Kunitaro
Looking Back 50 Years After His Death
 
Kunitaro Suda (1891-1961), after studying Art History at Kyoto University’s
Art Department, studied in Spain and created a new artistic effect built on
his research of the Venetian School and Baroque artworks.
The exhibition will demonstrate the bright colors hidden in the a strong
tenebrism of Suda’s world.
 
 26th April (Fri) – 10th June (Mon) 2013
 
From Classic To Abstract: : Inshô Dômoto Exhibition
Aiming To Create A New Beauty
 
Inshô Dômoto (1891 – 1975), whose work primarily revolved around Buddhist paintings between the Taishō and early Shōwa Eras, announced the self-proclaimed ‘New Shape’ abstract movement for modern painting in the latter stage post-war art. With a focus on works from the collection of the Kyoto Prefectural Insho-Domoto Museum of Fine Arts, we present a special collection of paintings commissioned by temples and painted on fusuma.
 
 5th July (Fri) – 16th September (Mon/Holiday) 2013
 
Yuzo Saeki and Posters in Paris around 1920s
 
Yuzo Saeki (1898 – 1928) came to Paris in 1924 and painted numerous masterpieces of buildings on Parisian street corners, posters, and cafes, all with his own unique touch. With 58 of Saeki’s most important works from the collection of Osaka City Museum of Modern Art, Planning Office, as well as paintings of related artists and contemporary Parisian posters, this exhibit will provide you with a glimpse into the life of the art capital as seen by Saeki.
 
 27th September (Fri) – 4th November (Mon/Holiday) 2013
 
The Pedigree of the Best Idols on Earth
Izumo no Okuni Exhibition
Images from Early Kabuki Theatre and of Kambun Era Beauties
 
With a focus on masterpieces from the beginning of Kabuki theatre, which depict Okuni, called a miko priestess of the Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine, and prostitutes, this exhibit will present guests with paintings from the early modern period from in and around Kyoto and contemporary entertainment. This exhibit will demonstrate how the depiction of these people, who lived satisfyingly through their times, changed over time. (Note: On October 15th an exhibit changeover will take place).

 23rd November (Sat/Holiday) – 1st December 2013 (Sun)
 

The 46th Shimane Prefectural Citizen's Cultural Festival

- General Art Exhibition (KENTEN)
 
Exhibiting winners and chosen works from the 11th Shimane Prefectural Citizens Cultural Art Exhibit.
 
 11th December (Wed) – 25th December (Wed) 2013
 
The 60th Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition
- From Living National Treasure to Rising Artists -
 
Founded in 1954 this is the largest public exhibition in the craft world, encompassing seven fields; ceramics, textiles, urushi work, metalwork,
woodwork&bamboowork, dolls, and other work. Approximately 300 items
will be displayed, from national treasures, to award winning-pieces and
chosen works from the Sanin Region’s craftspeople.
 
 2nd January (Thurs) – 3rd March (Mon) 2014 (TBC)
 

Collection Exhibition: Fun With Color (TBC.)

 
Features selected works from the museum’s collection that focus on ‘color’. This exhibit will especially focus on the charm of colors, with a strong emphasis on the four colors that are said to form the basic color palette of Japanese people since ancient times; red, white, blue, and black.
 
 20th March (Thurs) – 16th June (Mon) 2014
 
Arcadia on the Shore
-Puvis de Chavannes’ Mythic World -(Temp.)
 
Puvis de Chavannes (1824-1898)is famous as representative of the mural painters of 19th century France, and also an artist who had a strong influence on modern Japanese painting. This exhibitionwill be the first retrospective exhibition in Japan tooffer a comprehensive introduction to the work of this artist. Approximately 100 pieces, in which he portrayed an Arcadia where nature and the human race coexist together in harmony, have been gathered from France, the United States, England, and Japan for this occasion. In the final chapter ‘Chavannes and Japan’ we introduce pieces drawn under the influence of Chavannes of Japanese myths. As part of the ‘Land of the Gods, Shimane’ program, celebrating the 1300th anniversary of compilation of the Kojiki, this exhibition will bring both Western and Eastern deities to the shore of Lake Shinji.

 
 

 
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