Shunso Hishida: A Retrospective

The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo

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Shunso Hishida

Shunso Hishida (1874–1911) was one of the most captivating Japanese-style painters of modern Japan. After graduating from Tokyo Bijutsu Gakko (now Tokyo University of the Arts), he helped found the Japan art Academy with scholar Kakuzo Okakura (Tenshin). After experimenting with the “hazy” morotai technique, in his late years Hishida established a decorative style that transformed the use of color in Japanese painting. Commemorating the 140th anniversary of Hishida’s birth, this exhibition presents more than 100 of his paintings, including recently discovered works, all of the five-part series “Ochiba” (Fallen Leaves), and “Black Cat,” among other works from his cat series. It also introduces the latest research on Hishida.

[Related Event]
Lecture
Speaker: Shuji Takashina (Ohara Museum of Art, Tokyo University Professor Emeritus)
Date: Sep. 27 (Sat) 14:00-15:30
Please see the venue’s website for details and information on more related events.

Schedule

Sep 23 (Tue) 2014-Nov 3 (Mon) 2014

Opening Hours Information

Hours	10:00-17:00 Closes at 20:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.
Closed	Monday Open on a public holiday Monday but closed on the following day. Closed during the New Year holidays and in between exhibitions.
Notice	Until 20:00 on Fridays.

Fee

Adults ¥1400, University Students ¥900, High School Students ¥400, Junior High School Students & Younger Free, Registered Disabled Persons + 1 Companion 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

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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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