Morikazu Kumagai Exhibition

Museum of Modern Art, Saitama

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Artists

Morikazu Kumagai

"People often asks me what I want to do now or what I hope for, but there's nothing especially, except that I'd want to live longer if I could," Morikazu Kumagaya said at the age of 91. He was born in Gifu Prefecture in 1880, continued to produce art until the age of 97, and passed away in 1977.

Kumagaya's simple and yet absolute shapes were developed through careful analysis, and his colors evolved from a unique vision. Combining these two aspects, he depicted landscapes, flowers, and small animals. Even today, the world of Kumagaya tells us of the joy of life.

Commemorating the 30th anniversary of Kumagaya's death, this exhibition presents 124 oil paintings, 33 works of Nihon-ga, and 16 works of calligraphy.

Related Events
-"Dokuraku -- the World of Morikazu Kumagaya Captured by Photographer Takeshi Fujimori"
Dates: February 2nd (Sat) - March 23rd (Sun)
Place: Kikaku-ten Space 2F
25 photographs of Kumagaya taken by Takeshi Fujimori are on view.
Fee: Included in the admission fee of this exhibition

-Opening Talk
Date: February 2nd (Sat) 13:00-14:00
Place: Kikaku-ten Space 2F
Lecturer: Ryohei Ikeda (Tendo City Art Museum Curator/ director of this exhibition)
Exhibition ticket required.

-Gallery Talk
Dates: February 16th (Sat) 15:00-15:30, March 15th (Sat) 15:00-15:30
Place: Kikaku-ten 2F
Exhibition ticket required.

*Please check the museum's website for more information.

Schedule

Feb 2 (Sat) 2008-Mar 23 (Sun) 2008