"Art of Gunma 1941-2009: From the Founding of the Gunma Art Association up to the Present" Exhibition

Museum of Modern Art, Gunma

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Sokyu Isobe, Setsuya Nakamura, Takehiko Okamoto, Torizo Morimura, Kakujiro Yokobori, Suiun Komuro et al.

During WWII in 1941, the Gunma Art Association was founded by nihonga painter Sokyu Isobe, yoga painter Kakujiro Yokobori, craft artist Torizo Morimura and Suiun Komuro, who became a director of the association. Mustering Gunma-based artists of all genres, the group played an active role in holding exhibitions for a decade during and after the war.

Launched in 1950 with the Gunma Art Association as its parent organization, the Gunma Prefecture Art Exhibition (Ken-ten) marks its 60th anniversary this year. In commemoration of this occasion, this exhibition features a wide variety of artists, ranging from the founding members of the association to those who are still currently active, taking a look back at 60 years of Ken-ten history.

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Schedule	Sep 19 (Sat) 2009-Nov 15 (Sun) 2009  Opening Hours Information Hours 9:30-17:00 Closed Monday Open on a public holiday Monday but closed on the following day. Closed during the New Year holidays.
Fee	Adults ¥600, University and High School Students ¥300
Venue	Museum of Modern Art, Gunma http://mmag.pref.gunma.jp/english/
Location	Gunmanomori Park, 992-1 Watanuki-machi, Takasaki-shi, Gunma 370-1293 Open with a Map App
Access	10 minutes by taxi from JR Shinmachi Station, 15 minutes by taxi from the South exit of JR Kuragano Station; From the East exit of Takasaki Station, take the bus for 30 minutes and get off at Gunmanomori. The venue is 5 minute walk from there.
Phone	027-346-5560
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