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"Taro Okamoto's Metamorphoses" Exhibition
Taro Okamoto Museum of Art, Kawasaki
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Taro Okamoto
What do you imagine when you hear the word "transformation"? Some might think of heroes like Ultraman and Kamen Rider from TV animations and manga. Metamorphoses often refer to mythical stories of human transforming into other animals or plants.
In Okamoto's work, various sorts of mysterious animals, humans, and monster-like creatures often appear. Not only those subjects that are alive, but also machines and tools are depicted as if they are alive in actuality. The motifs employed in his work are humorous, sometimes seemingly sad, or frightening at times. As you take a closer look, those animals and creatures might start to look like Okamoto himself.
Taking "metamorphoses" as an entering point, this exhibition explores "stories" that Okamoto narrated in his works.
[Image: "Metamorphosis" (1953) Oil on canvas]
In Okamoto's work, various sorts of mysterious animals, humans, and monster-like creatures often appear. Not only those subjects that are alive, but also machines and tools are depicted as if they are alive in actuality. The motifs employed in his work are humorous, sometimes seemingly sad, or frightening at times. As you take a closer look, those animals and creatures might start to look like Okamoto himself.
Taking "metamorphoses" as an entering point, this exhibition explores "stories" that Okamoto narrated in his works.
[Image: "Metamorphosis" (1953) Oil on canvas]
Schedule | Jul 10 (Thu) 2008-Sep 28 (Sun) 2008 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥500, University & High School Students, 65 and above ¥300, Junior High & Elementary School Students Free | ||||
| Venue | Taro Okamoto Museum of Art, Kawasaki http://www.taromuseum.jp/index_english.html  | ||||
| Location | 7-1-5 Masukata, Tama-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 214-0032 | ||||
| Access | 17 minute walk from the South exit of Mukogaoka-yuen Station on the Odakyu line; From the South exit of Mukogaoka-yuen Station, take the bus and get off at Ikuta Ryokuchi Iriguchi. The venue is 8 minute walk from there. | ||||
| Phone | 044-900-9898 | ||||
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