Chronicle 1964-2014: The History of Yokohama Civic Art Gallery

Yokohama Civic Art Gallery

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Artists

Einosuke Iwata, Eiju Igarashi, Ryohei Yanagihara, Taro Okamoto, Kishio Suga et al.

Widely appreciated by Yokohama citizens and non-residents alike, Yokohama Civic Art Gallery turns 50 years old and moves to a new facility in 2014. Through a diverse range of exhibitions, the gallery has attempted to explore art from many different angles. From its collection encompassing some 1,300 works, it has organized displays of contemporary art, solo shows for artists with ties to Yokohama, and exchanges with Yokohama’s sister cities. Introducing Yokohama Civic Art Gallery’s 50 years of history, this exhibition presents around 150 works from the collection including paintings, photographs, and manga, as well as records of its activities and related documents.

[Related Events]
Artist’s Talk
Speaker: Kishio Suga (contemporary sculptor)
Moderator: Tomoo Kashiwagi (Yokohama Museum of Art Head Curator)
Date: Oct. 12 (Sun) 14:00–15:30
Venue: Yokohama Civic Art Gallery 4F Atelier

Family Hat-Making Workshops
Dates: Oct. 11 (Sun), Oct. 13 (Mon, public holiday), Oct. 17 (Fri), Oct. 24 (Fri), Oct. 25 (Sat) 13:30–16:30
Open Participation
Venue: Yokohama Civic Art Gallery 4F Atelier
Please see the gallery’s website for details and information on more related events.

Schedule

Oct 10 (Fri) 2014-Oct 29 (Wed) 2014

Opening Hours Information

Hours	10:00-18:00
Closed	Closed on the 3rd Monday of each month and during the New Year holidays.

Fee

Free

Venue

Yokohama Civic Art Gallery

Location

26-1 Miyazaki-cho, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 220-0031

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Access

10 minute walk from the South 1 exit of Sakuragicho Station on the JR Negishi or Blue line, 8 minute walk from Hinodecho Station on the Keikyu line.

Phone

045-315-2828

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