Tessai Tomioka "The Last Literati Painter (Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Artist’s Death)"
The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto
Until May 26
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Tessai Tomioka
Born into a Kyoto merchant family in the late Edo Period, Tessai Tomioka (1837–1924) was a highly accomplished painter whose work was underpinned by his profound knowledge. He devoted himself to a wide range of studies, including Confucianism and Japanese classics, taught himself the techniques of many different schools of painting, and practiced the proverb, “Read 10,000 books, travel 10,000 miles.” Tomioka was reputed to be the last of the Bunjinga literati painters, and the end of 2024 marks the centenary of the master artist’s death.
In addition to Tomioka's masterpieces, this exhibition features works that have rarely been displayed in the past as well as recently rediscovered pieces. The inclusion of stationery and old books from the artist’s studio provides us with a glimpse of the artist’s daily life in the city. The first Tessai Tomioka show to be held in Kyoto in 27 years, this exhibition will provide viewers with an opportunity to become more familiar with his work.
In addition to Tomioka's masterpieces, this exhibition features works that have rarely been displayed in the past as well as recently rediscovered pieces. The inclusion of stationery and old books from the artist’s studio provides us with a glimpse of the artist’s daily life in the city. The first Tessai Tomioka show to be held in Kyoto in 27 years, this exhibition will provide viewers with an opportunity to become more familiar with his work.
Schedule Now in session | Apr 2 (Tue) 2024-May 26 (Sun) 2024 8 days left Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥1200; University Students ¥500; High School Students and Under, Under Age 18, Persons with Disability Certificates + 1 Companion free. | ||||
| Website | https://www.momak.go.jp/English/exhibitionarchive/2024/457.html | ||||
| Venue | The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto http://www.momak.go.jp/ | ||||
| Location | 26-1 Okazaki Enshoji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 606-8344 | ||||
| Access | 5 minute walk from exit 1 at Higashiyama Station on the Tozai subway line, 15 minute walk from exit 9 at Sanjo Station on the Keihan line; From JR Kyoto Station, take the bus and get off at Okazaki Koen/Bijutsukan,Heian Jingu-mae. | ||||
| Phone | 075-761-4111 | ||||
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