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Tsuji Kako Exhibition
The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
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Tsuji Kako
Kako Tsuji (1871-1931) is a prominent Japanese artist, known as part of the 'four kings' along with Seiho Takeuchi, Hobun Kikuchi, and Kokyo Taniguchi. He was active in modern Kyoto as both an artist and an educator.
Despite the fact that Kako is a representative artist from Kyoto, not many people know his work. One reason is that his major works have been secretly stored away in numerous locations. Thus, his work has not been shown properly since 1932, when his apprentice held a huge posthumous exhibition.
This exhibition was made possible through an extensive search, largely held by the National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, in order to locate each piece of work stored in various places in Japan. While based on traditional painting techniques and the Japanese spirit, Kako integrates new styles and techniques into his works, resulting in innovative and attractive pieces that still feel fresh even today. Recently, people from overseas have also taken an interest in his work, and some of his pieces are currently stored in America. This exhibition features 80 works from his career, as well as sketches and research materials.
※First stage (January 19th - February 12th), Second stage (14th February - 4th March). 30 pieces to be exchanged in between.
Lecture (in lecture hall)
Free entry
February 12th (Monday) 14:00-15:30
Jitsuko Ogura (Project planner, researcher at National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto)
"For people who are new to Kako's art"
No bookings required, limited to 150 people
Gallery Talk by researcher
February 16th (Fri) from 18:00
Kaori Tsurumi (Head researcher)
Free entry (exhibition fee must be paid), no bookings required
Despite the fact that Kako is a representative artist from Kyoto, not many people know his work. One reason is that his major works have been secretly stored away in numerous locations. Thus, his work has not been shown properly since 1932, when his apprentice held a huge posthumous exhibition.
This exhibition was made possible through an extensive search, largely held by the National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, in order to locate each piece of work stored in various places in Japan. While based on traditional painting techniques and the Japanese spirit, Kako integrates new styles and techniques into his works, resulting in innovative and attractive pieces that still feel fresh even today. Recently, people from overseas have also taken an interest in his work, and some of his pieces are currently stored in America. This exhibition features 80 works from his career, as well as sketches and research materials.
※First stage (January 19th - February 12th), Second stage (14th February - 4th March). 30 pieces to be exchanged in between.
Lecture (in lecture hall)
Free entry
February 12th (Monday) 14:00-15:30
Jitsuko Ogura (Project planner, researcher at National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto)
"For people who are new to Kako's art"
No bookings required, limited to 150 people
Gallery Talk by researcher
February 16th (Fri) from 18:00
Kaori Tsurumi (Head researcher)
Free entry (exhibition fee must be paid), no bookings required
Schedule | Jan 19 (Fri) 2007-Mar 4 (Sun) 2007 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥830; University Students ¥450; High School Sudents ¥250; Junior High and Under, Disabled and caretakers Free | ||||
| Venue | The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo http://www.momat.go.jp/english  | ||||
| Location | 3-1 Kitanomaru Koen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8322 | ||||
| Access | 3 minute walk from exit 1b at Takebashi Station on the Tozai line. 5 minute walk from exit 4 at Kudanshita Station on the Hanzomon and Tozai lines or Toei Shinjuku line. 15 minute walk from exit A1 at Jimbocho Station on the Toei Shinjuku and Mita lines or Hanzomon line. | ||||
| Phone | 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial) | ||||
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