Hakone Open Air Museum - Past Events
Below is a list of all past events for Hakone Open Air Museum. Current and upcoming events, as well as other details, are available on the venue's page.
"5th Exhibition of Modern Japanese Sculptors"
[0][0]- Media: Sculpture
- 2011-12-08 - 2011-12-25
The "Exhibition of Modern Japanese Sculptors" is held once a year by 30 sculptors who started up the league in November 2006 and felt the necessity for breaking the cooped-up in Japanese juried art exhibition....More »
29th Ueno Royal Museum Grand Prize Exhibition
[1][0]- Media: Painting - Sculpture
- 2011-05-28 - 2011-06-26
The Ueno Royal Museum Grand Prize Exhibition was established in 1983 as a public exhibition for commending and assisting artists rich in individuality and possibilities. This 29th edition saw 1516 entries...More »
"Collection Works: Artists Who Adored Paris" Exhibition
[0][0]- Media: Painting - Drawing
- 2011-04-16 - 2011-05-25
This exhibition features 28 works by Japanese artists who studied in Paris from the end of the Meiji through to the Taisho and Showa eras, alongside paintings and sketches by their French contemporaries,...More »
Herbie Yamaguchi "Trace of My Journey"
[11][0]- Media: Photography - Art Talk
- 2011-02-11 - 2011-04-03
This retrospective exhibition of Herbie Yamaguchi's 40 year career is being held to commemorate the launch of his 2011 calendar. Divided into 7 sections, the works on display range from early photos from...More »
Izumi Kato "Journeying into Each Day"
[3][0]- Media: Sculpture
- 2010-09-23 - 2011-01-30
Focuses on Kato's series of plant sculptures, this exhibition also showcases previously unexhibited works and a new large-scale piece measuring 3m high that depict a world in which man and nature coexist...More »
"Kids' Wonderland: Where is Miffy?" Exhibition
[10][2]- Media: Illustration
- 2010-07-02 - 2011-04-10
This "Where is Miffy?" exhibition is a kids' wonderland held in the multipurpose hall of the museum. Kids can play hide-and-seek with Miffy and browse through a selection of Miffy picture books. [Image:...More »
"Zenmai Samurai" Exhibition
[0][0]- Media: Crafts
- 2010-04-10 - 2010-05-09
Karakuri puzzles, which include various types of building blocks and trick boxes, have been produced in the Odawara and Hakone regions of Kanagawa prefecture since ancient times. This exhibition features...More »
"A Planet in the Forest" Exhibition
[3][0]- Media: Installation
- 2009-12-12 - 2010-04-04
A light art event that presents a grandiose space filled with images and sounds that will transport the visitors to outer space to encounter a "Planet in the Forest". More »
Minami Tada "Gathering Light"
[1][0]- Media: Sculpture
- 2009-10-03 - 2009-12-06
On view are works by Minami Tada whose abstract sculptures in stainless steel and glass as well as public works are unique in how they sculpt light. [Image: "Coordinates" (2009) Stainless steel w122×d102×h175...More »
24th Hakone Landscape Paintings Exhibition
[0][0]- Media: Painting
- 2009-09-05 - 2009-09-27
The beautiful mountains and ruins of Hakone have attracted people since ancient times. They have also long been a favorite theme for paintings. Hakone has been organizing the "Hakone Landscape Painting...More »
"40 years at the Hakone Open Air Museum" Exhibition
[1][0]- Media: Painting - Sculpture
- 2009-07-17 - 2009-09-27
On display at the Art Hall (July 17th - September 27th) are wall paintings by artist Nobuo Takahashi that will lead visitors on a voyage through the last 40 years at the Hakone Open Air Museum with the...More »
27th Ueno Royal Museum Award Exhibition
[0][0]- Media: Painting - Prints
- 2009-05-27 - 2009-06-24
The Ueno Royal Museum Award started in 1983 with the aim of supporting unique and talented artists working in nihonga, oil, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, sumi ink painting and prints. From representational...More »
Masamichi Yamamoto Exhibition
[0][0]- Media: Drawing - Sculpture
- 2009-05-16 - 2009-07-12
This is an exhibition of sculptor Masamichi Yamamoto (b.1941) who is best known for his sculptures of mother and child figures, as well as landscapes. In 1961, Yamamoto encountered a work by Pericle...More »
"Floating Koinobori - A Walk in the Forest" Exhibition
[0][0]- Media: Art Talk
- 2009-04-29 - 2009-05-06
As a special art event for Golden Week, the museum is holding a workshop for families. At this workshop, the participants get to color their own "Koinobori" (carp-shaped wind socks). When it's finished,...More »
"40 Years of Hakone Open Air Museum 1969-2009" Exhibition
[1][0]- Media: Painting - Sculpture
- 2009-04-25 - 2009-05-24
Inside the Art Hall at this museum, Nobumasa Takahashi has been creating a wall painting of all sorts of events which took place at the museum in the past 40 years. Also, on display at the Multi Hall are...More »
"3rd Arts J Crafts Exhibition 2009"
[0][0]- Media: Crafts - Art Competition
- 2009-04-11 - 2009-04-19
This craft exhibition showcases jewelry textiles, pressed flower works, dolls and tole paintings that were selected from submissions. Compared to other traditional craft competitions where craftsmanship...More »
"New Acquisitions: Works by Fumio Asakura" Exhibition
[1][0]- Media: Painting - Sculpture
- 2008-11-15 - 2009-03-31
This exhibition presents works from the museum collection, centering on newly acquired cat sculptures by Fumio Asakura, along with works by Takeshi Hayashi and Yoshi Kinouchi, as well as newly purchased...More »
Bernard Cathelin Retrospective Exhibition
[0][0]- 2008-11-01 - 2008-11-30
Ever since painter Bernard Cathelin passed away in April 2004, more and more people have started to become attracted to his work. When he was alive, Cathelin traveled throughout Japan, Mexico, Peru, America,...More »
"Pop Up Card Gallery" Exhibition
[1][1]- Media: Other - Product - Crafts
- 2008-10-10 - 2009-01-25
Pop-up cards are very popular among all generations across the world. Especially in Europe and America, where people send greeting cards for New Year, Christmas, and other occasions, all sorts of pop-up...More »
"The Art of Gem Engraving: From Alexander the Great to Napoleon III" Exhibition
[0][0]- Media: Crafts
- 2008-09-06 - 2008-10-26
Cameo and intaglio are the engraving techniques that started in the ancient Greco-Roman period. Throughout the long history of Europe, despite its constantly changing political climate, jewelries and items...More »
Roger Chouinard Exhibition
[0][0]- Media: Crafts
- 2008-07-25 - 2008-09-10
At the multi-space inside the Hakone Open Air Museum, Hawaiian shirts and ukuleles designed by Roger Chouinard are on display. Born in Los Angeles, Chouinard has his own animation production company, while...More »
"Play in the Forest - the World of BorneLund" Event
[0][0]- Media: Product - Other
- 2008-06-21 - 2008-08-26
BorneLund is a marketer of build-and-play toys for children. This summer, Hakone Open Air Museum and BorneLund collaborate to create an environment where children can experience "art" and "play" at the...More »
"26th Ueno Royal Museum Prize Winners' Exhibition"
[0][0]- Media: Painting - Art Competition
- 2008-05-14 - 2008-06-18
The Ueno Royal Museum painting competition started in Showa 58 (1983), with the aim to discover unique up-and-coming artists. A total of 1320 works by 873 artists were submitted for this year's competition,...More »
"Challenge Moore! Making Supine Figures with Clay" Workshop
[0][0]- Media: Sculpture - Art Talk
- 2008-04-26 - 2008-05-06
Making a figure sculpture is a lot more difficult than you might think. Referring to works by Henry Moore, this workshop will give you pointers on how to create a supine figure sculpture. Capacity:...More »
"Guri & Gura - Illustrated Books in the Forest" Exhibition
[2][1]- Media: Illustration - Other
- 2008-04-05 - 2008-05-11
In 1956, a publishing company Fukuonkan Shoten released a monthly paper-bag version of a children's illustrated book entitled "Kodomo-no Tomo." The magazine consisted of works by leading authors and illustrators...More »
Arts J Crafts Exhibition
[0][0]- Media: Crafts - Art Competition
- 2008-03-20 - 2008-03-30
This exhibition presents jewelry, textile, pressed flower works and many other craft oriented works. The committee looked for artistically sophisticated works rather than technically well crafted works...More »
Hiroshige Utagawa 150 Years Posthumous Exhibition
[2][0]- Media: Prints - Crafts
- 2007-12-08 - 2008-02-17
It has been 150 years since Hiroshige Utagawa passed away. This exhibition focuses on Hiroshige's famous piece "Tokaido Goju-santsugi" from various perspectives. Along with a total of 55 prints from the...More »
Takaharu Ito Exhibition
[0][0]- Media: Installation
- 2007-12-01 - 2008-01-31
A light installation by Takaharu Ito is on view around museum closing time. Consisting of 6 works, the installation colorfully lights up the garden creating fantastical scenery.More »
23rd Hakone Landscape Painting Exhibition
[0][0]- Media: Painting
- 2007-10-20 - 2007-12-02
Various landscape paintings submitted especially for this exhibition are on display. More »
Art Performance "Whirling Silk"
[0][0]- Media: Performance Art
- 2007-08-12 - 2007-08-19
This is an artistic performance using circus acts such as pantomime, dance, juggling, and fire by a three-person male dance troupe. August 12th (Sun) -19th (Sun) 1) 11:00- 2) 14:30- Location:...More »
"Stories of Art - Flow of the 20th Century" Exhibition
[2][0]- Media: Painting - Prints - Sculpture
- 2007-06-13 - 2008-03-30
This exhibition introduces 20th-century art history through the collection of the Hakone Open Air Museum. In the 20th century, drastic shifts changed the history of art, and art traditions evolved into...More »
25th Ueno Royal Museum Grand Prize and Excellent Works Exhibition
[0][0]- Media: Painting
- 2007-05-10 - 2007-06-07
Creators Market
[0][0]- Media: Product - Crafts
- 2007-05-03 - 2007-05-06
Craft works by 9 artist groups that are active in the indies art scene will be on sale and display. Artists: -Art.F/ Eiichi Takada -Kuru-kuru Rainbow/ Harue Umemoto -Kamaty moon/ Koji Kamata -Robot...More »
"Art Loop" Exhibition
[2][0]- Media: Crafts
- 2007-04-21 - 2007-10-14
The museum has created a landscape called "Art Loop" so that museum-goers can experience art first hand by "playing, experiencing, creating, viewing, doodling" continuously. Themed areas have been set...More »
"Color, Light and Wind through the Seasons" Exhibition
[0][0]- Media: Painting
- 2007-04-06 - 2007-05-07
Scenes depicting the changing seasons have been painted by many artists. Such paintings from the museum's collection will be on display. 【Image: Yasse Tabuchi, "Flowering Sky - The Eternal Season"】More »
2007 Arts J Crafts Exhibition
[0][0]- Media: Crafts
- 2007-03-24 - 2007-04-01
The "Arts J Crafts" exhibition is Japan's first exhibition to pick and choose the cream of the crop of Japanese creators and display their work, following a public call for submissions. Their work is not...More »
12th Hakone Open Air Art Museum Springtime Calligraphy Exhibition
[0][0]- Media: Calligraphy
- 2007-03-03 - 2007-03-18
An annual calligraphy exhibition.More »
Cecco Bonanotte Exhibition
[1][1]- Media: Sculpture
- 2006-12-10 - 2007-02-18
Bonanotte was born in Porto Recanati, a country town with unique traditions in the Marche region of central Italy, in 1942. Due to the influence of his father who was a furniture manufacturer, he frequented...More »
Peter Blizzard "Sacred Earth 2006"
[1][0]- Media: Painting - Sculpture
- 2006-11-03 - 2006-12-03
Peter Blizzard's solo exhibition at Hakone Open-Air Museum is a culmination of 13 years of exhibiting and commission work in Japan. It will be the first solo sculpture exhibition by an Australian at this...More »
"Colour, Shape and Chairs" Exhibition
[35][3]- Media: Painting - Sculpture - Furniture
- 2006-07-01 - 2006-10-29
This exhibition compares the colours and forms in chair design with the ones we can see in artworks. In doing so, it is hoped that visitors will be able to see the points in common between design and art,...More »
Arman Music Exhibition
[5][1]- Media: Sculpture - Furniture
- 2006-06-11 - 2007-03-11
French born artist Arman's work consists of everyday consumer goods which have been broken down, crushed or stuck together, restructured into artworks. With this "assemblage" technique of his, he was able...More »
Praemium Imperiale Prizewinners Exhibition
[0][0]- Media: Painting - Sculpture
- 2006-05-10 - 2006-06-28
The Prince Takamatsu Memorial Prize, the Praemium Imperiale, was set up by the Japanese Arts Association and according to Prince Takamatsu's wishes, has recognised those who contribute to the "improvement...More »
24th "Painting for Tomorrow"
[0][0]- Media: Painting
- 2006-05-10 - 2006-06-07
The Ueno Royal Museum's Grand Prize exhibition of top-class works is well known as a public exhibition of contemporary painting. On display will be prize-winning works, works submitted for the prize as...More »
Workshop "I'm an Artist too"
[0][0]- Media: Art Talk
- 2006-04-29 - 2006-05-07
Visitors will be free to make whatever they like by mixing four colourful types of clay: white, red, yellow and blue.More »
Moving Sculpture "The Dinosaurs Have Come!"
[1][0]- Media: Sculpture
- 2006-04-29 - 2006-05-07
Moving "dinosaur" sculptures are here for the Golden Week period. It is hoped that visitors will enjoy the latest theories and the world of dinosaurs brought back to life.More »
Artists who long for Paris - An exhibition centred on Tsuguharu Fujita's Portraits
[7][1]- Media: Painting
- 2006-03-16 - 2007-02-24
The works on display in this show are taken from the museum collection and feature pieces by Tsuguharu Fujita and other Japanese artists who spent their youth in Paris, as well as works by French masters...More »
Sculptural Works from the Museum Collection
[1][0]- Media: Sculpture
- 2005-11-17 - 2006-06-11
This exhibition introduces visitors to sculptural works made by Japanese artists, using stainless steel, aluminium and a variety of other materials. On show will be works by Minami Tada, who polishes his...More »
Photography Exhibition by Abbas Kiarostami
[0][0]- Media: Photography
- 2004-11-06 - 2004-12-12
Film Director Abbas Kiarostami(1940-), who receieved the Praemium Imperiale this fall, has worldwide renown for filming "Khane-ye doust kodjast?(Where is the Friend's Home?)"(1987) and "Taste of Cherry"(1997)....More »
