Hiratsuka Museum of Art - Past Events
Below is a list of all past events for Hiratsuka Museum of Art. Current and upcoming events, as well as other details, are available on the venue's page.
Seizo Tajima Exhibition
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[0]- Media: Illustration - Painting - Film - Art Talk
- 2008-07-19 - 2008-08-31
One of the most significant children's book artists, Seizo Tajima, has original drawings on display. Tajima was born in Sakai City in Osaka in 1940 and spent his early childhood in a mountain village (...)
"The World of Tomio Yotsuya" Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Painting
- 2008-05-31 - 2008-07-21
Tomio Yotsuya (1938-1963) was born in Yokohama. He began creating work in 1963, but in 1963, when he was about to have his first solo exhibition, he was killed in a car accident at the young age of 25. (...)
Tomoyasu Murata "My Dream is Crouching"
[0] [1]- Media: Installation - Other - Art Talk
- 2008-04-12 - 2008-05-25
Tomoyasu Murata (1974-) received the grand prize at the Japan Media Art Festival, with a stop-motion animation work he made while still a student at the Tokyo National University of Fine Art & Music. (...)
"New Collection" Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Painting - Prints - Sculpture
- 2008-03-28 - 2008-05-25
Works newly added to the museum collection in 2006 and 2007 will be introduced. [Image: Norihiko Saito "Water Land-7"]
Michisei Kono Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Painting
- 2008-02-02 - 2008-03-23
Michisei Kono (1895-1950) is a painter who actively produced works in the Taisho period to the first half of Showa era. He first learned to paint from his father, Jiro Kono, who was an art teacher and (...)
"Sculptures of Wunderlich" Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Sculpture
- 2008-01-26 - 2008-03-30
Seven sculptures by German printmaker and sculptor Paul Wunderlich (1927-) are on display in the lobby area of the museum.
From the Museum Collection: Winter Exhibition
[0] [1]- Media: Painting - Photography
- 2007-11-29 - 2008-01-27
Many paintings depicting the beauty of four seasons have been created since the ancient times in Japan. Winter scenes depict the harshness of nature as well as the warmth found in signs of spring. After (...)
Kyoko Hirano Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Painting
- 2007-11-11 - 2007-01-20
This is the first retrospective exhibition of Kyoko Hirano (1930-) being held at a public museum. Hirano was born in Isehara, Kanagawa, and studied painting under Sakujiro Okubo, Isamu Nagaya, and Setsuko (...)
"Masterpieces from the Collection" Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Painting
- 2007-09-28 - 2007-11-25
The fine climate around the Shounan area in Kanagawa has attracted many artists to set up their studios there since the Meiji era. The Hiratsuka Museum of Art has an extensive collection of the artists (...)
"Reading Kenji Miyazawa through Pictures" Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Illustration - Painting - Other
- 2007-09-15 - 2007-11-04
This exhibition introduces works by the poet and author of children's literature Kenji Miyazawa (1896-1933), through his original texts and watercolor paintings, in addition to his picture books that were (...)
Norihiko Saito "I Can Feel Good"
[0] [0]- Media: Painting
- 2007-07-27 - 2007-09-24
Born in 1957, this artist is active as a master artist of modern Nihonga (Japanese style painting). His work was first selected for a Soga-kai award in 1976 while he was a student at Tokyo National University (...)
Seiki Kuroda Exhibition
[0] [1]- Media: Painting - Drawing
- 2007-07-21 - 2007-09-02
Seiki Kuroda (1866-1924) moved to France in order to study Law, but started to become interested in painting and subsequently became a painter rather than a lawyer. He received his academic art training (...)
"Works from the Collection - The Painters' Summer" Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Painting
- 2007-06-01 - 2007-07-22
The summer months are for adults a time for refection on one's memories of the past, and for children the best time of the year. This exhibition features works chosen on the grounds that they look like (...)
Atsuhiko Misawa "Animals+Plus"
[0] [2]- Media: Illustration - Drawing - Sculpture - Art Talk
- 2007-04-14 - 2007-05-27
Atsuhiko Misawa (born 1961) is a contemporary sculptor who is currently the focus of much attention. In recent years he has been using animals as a motif in his wooden sculptures. This exhibition presents (...)
"Newly Collected Works" Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Painting - Sculpture
- 2007-04-14 - 2007-05-27
[Image: Yasushiro Ueno "People of the Orient" Museum Collection]
Folding Screen Paintings from the Museum Collection
[0] [0]- Media: Painting - Other
- 2007-02-08 - 2007-04-08
The folding screen has been a useful tool for partitioning space, as it is easy to move and to store; depending on where you put it, it can have different effects on a space. The art of painting on folding (...)
"Shonan and its Artists: Takeshi Honjo" Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Painting - Art Talk
- 2007-02-08 - 2007-04-08
Takeshi Honjo (1906-1993) was born in Nezakama in Hiratsuka City, studied under Sanko Inoue and Yukihiko Yasuda, and was a central figure in the Shunyokai Society of Western Painting both before and after (...)
"Crafts and Sculpture from the Shonan Area" Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Sculpture - Ceramics
- 2006-12-05 - 2007-04-08
Sculptures and crafts from the museum's collection will make you think of the breeze and light in Shonan. They will be displayed in the Theme Hall on the 2nd floor. Ceramic works include approximately (...)
"Artists from Shonan: Masaru Morita and the Spring Sunshine Society" Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Painting
- 2006-12-05 - 2007-02-04
Masaru Morita is a Western-style painter who studied under Tetsugoro Yorozu with Seiichi Hara, and was active in the Shunyo-kai art group. He is also known to be closely associated with Seiji Chokai. This (...)
Exhibition of Newly Acquired Works 2
[0] [0]- Media: Painting
- 2006-12-05 - 2007-02-04
Following on from the Exhibition of Newly Acquired Works 1 in April 2006, this second installment introduces works acquired in 2004 and 2005, with a particular focus on Japanese painters such as Takashi (...)
Kyojin Yamamoto Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Painting - Art Talk
- 2006-10-14 - 2006-11-26
This is a large-scale retrospective of work by Nihonga painter Kyojin Yamamoto, who lived in the Shonan area for the last 26 years of his life. As the first retrospective of his work to be held in Tokyo (...)
Aguri Uchida Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Painting
- 2006-10-14 - 2006-12-03
This is a large-scale retrospective introducing work by Aguri Uchida, currently the most celebrated contemporary Nihonga artist; the first retrospective of his work to be held in a public museum. On display (...)
Bratislava Children's Book Exhibition
[0] [2]- Media: Illustration - Art Talk
- 2006-08-12 - 2006-10-01
In Slovakia's capital Bratislava, the world's largest children's book fair takes place every year. This exhibition presents Czech children's illustration from the 1930s to the present day. •Related (...)
Exhibition of Famous Works from the Museum's Collection
[0] [0]- Media: Painting - Drawing - Prints - Sculpture
- 2006-08-01 - 2006-10-09
The museum has collected works of Japanese modern artists, with particular focus on artists from the Shonan area. To celebrate the 15th year anniversary of the museum's opening, 44 of the most outstanding (...)
Tanabata Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Painting - Prints - Sculpture - Crafts
- 2006-06-03 - 2006-07-30
In conjunction with the Tanabata Festival being held in Shonan and Hiratsuka, this exhibition introduces visitors to the traditions of the festival. There will be artworks and explanatory panels revealing (...)
New Acquisitions Exhibition 1
[0] [0]- Media: Painting - Sculpture
- 2006-04-01 - 2006-05-28
Continuing its activities based on the theme of "Light: the Art of Shonan," Hiratsuka Museum of Art is celebrating the 15th year since its opening this year. This exhibition is centred around 53 works (...)
Setsuko Migishi Exhibition
[0] [2]- Media: Painting
- 2005-07-23 - 2005-09-11
More than 90 works by Migishi Setsuko will be exhibited to celebrate her 100th anniversary. She was born in 1905 in Aichi prefecture, graduated from a woman’s art school, and then became an artist. She (...)
Yoshiyuki Nakano Exhibition
[0] [2]- Media: Painting
- 2005-07-23 - 2005-09-19
Yoshiyuki Nakano was born in 1946 and has a studio in Hakone. He studied in Tama Art College and won many awards as a student. In 1974, he started his own exhibitions and became a member of artist societies. His (...)
Tanabata Exhibition
[0] [1]- Media: Painting - Product
- 2005-06-04 - 2005-07-18
Tanabata Festival in Hiratsuka is pretty famous throughout the country. Paintings and products related to the festival and the summer season will be on display.
Takashi Asada and Modern Japanese Art
[0] [0]- Media: Painting
- 2005-04-23 - 2005-05-29
The Shonan Area has been home to many art collectors, who helped the development of young artists and art culture. In this exhibition, 76 works belonging to an individual collector of Japanese paintings (...)
Seiji Choukai`s World
[0] [0]- Media: Painting
- 2005-02-05 - 2005-03-21
As for the preparation for the 15th opening anniversary in 2006, Hiratsuka Museum of Art would like to introduce you to the beauty of Choukai`s work.
Beautiful Sketches
[0] [0]- Media: Drawing
- 2005-01-04 - 2005-03-27
Sketches quickly capture sceneries or people on the moment. Rough and polished sketches will be displayed together in an effort to highlight their beauty.
Hiratsuka`s New Collection
[0] [0]- Media: Painting - Prints - Sculpture
- 2004-12-02 - 2005-01-30
40 works of painting, sculptures, and prints will be selected from the 2002 to 2004 collection, including work by Kiyoteru Kuroda.
Ryumon/Haruhiko Yasuda Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Painting - Sculpture
- 2004-10-02 - 2004-11-28
This is the retrospective exhibition of Ryumon Yasuda(1891-1965) and his son Haruhiko Yasuda(1930-). 75 works are consisted by paintings and sculptures by them as well as Haruhiko's wife, Silvia Yasuda, (...)
Sanko Inoue, an Artist in Shonan
[0] [0]- Media: Painting
- 2004-09-24 - 2004-12-23
Sanko Inoue was born in Fukuoka, and became a teacher in high school. In the mean time, he studied about Ryusei Kishida, Shigeru Aoki, and Cezanne. In 1950, he showed a work in an exhibition and was admired (...)
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