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"Shoen Uemura and Bijinga -Portraits of Beautiful Women" Exhibition
Yamatane Museum of Art
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Shoen Uemura, Kiyokata Kaburaki, Terukata Ikeda, Kagaku Murakami, Togyu Okumura, Yuki Ogura, Shinsui Ito, Meiji Hashimoto, Sho Ishimoto, Utamaro Kitagawa et al.
Born to a family who ran a tea shop in Shijo, Kyoto, Shoen Uemura (1875-1949) graduated from an art school in the area and then furthered her artistic path by studying under Shonen Suzuki, Bairei Kono and Seiho Takeuchi. Winning a number of prizes at a young age, she became the first female winner of the Order of Culture in 1948.
"I have never believed in the view that women need only be beautiful. What I intend to depict is a serene gem-like painting free of vulgar qualities," says Uemura. This sincere attitude gave her work a sense of dignity.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of Uemura's death. Through a presentation of works from the museum collection, this exhibition looks back on her achievements as a master of bijinga (portraits of beautiful women), while also introducing bijinga, nihonga, yoga and ukiyo-e by various renowned artists that all portray women of individual beauty.
This exhibition will be the last to be held at the current location. The museum will reopen in Hiroo, Tokyo, on October 1st this year.
"I have never believed in the view that women need only be beautiful. What I intend to depict is a serene gem-like painting free of vulgar qualities," says Uemura. This sincere attitude gave her work a sense of dignity.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of Uemura's death. Through a presentation of works from the museum collection, this exhibition looks back on her achievements as a master of bijinga (portraits of beautiful women), while also introducing bijinga, nihonga, yoga and ukiyo-e by various renowned artists that all portray women of individual beauty.
This exhibition will be the last to be held at the current location. The museum will reopen in Hiroo, Tokyo, on October 1st this year.
Schedule | May 23 (Sat) 2009-Jul 26 (Sun) 2009 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | [Special Exhibition] Adults ¥1100, University and High School Students ¥900, Junior High School Students and Under. Special Exhibition Fees may be charged separately. | ||||
| Venue | Yamatane Museum of Art https://www.yamatane-museum.jp/english/  | ||||
| Location | 3-12-36 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0012 | ||||
| Access | 10 minute walk from Ebisu Station on the Hibiya and JR line; From the West exit of JR Ebisu Station, take the bus and get off at Hiroo High School. The venue is 1 minute walk from there; From the East exit of JR Shibuta Station, take the bus and get off at Higashi 4-chome. The venue is 2 minute walk from there. | ||||
| Phone | 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial) | ||||
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