The Living Treasures of France

Tokyo National Museum

Finished

Artists

Christian Bonnet, Serge Amoruso, Roland Daraspe, Lison de Caunes, François-Xavier Richard et al.

Modeled on the Japanese certification of a “Living National Treasure,” the French equivalent, called “Maître d’ Art” or “Master of Art,” was established in 1994 by the Ministère de la Culture et de la Communication, the ministry in charge of cultural and artistic affairs. The purpose of this certification is to preserve and pass down traditional craftsmanship to future generations while promoting innovation. This is the first exhibition of its kind in the world to introduce one artist from each of the fifteen classified fields, including ceramics, glass, leather, tortoiseshell, feathers, umbrellas, fans, and wallpaper. Visitors are invited to view and experience outstanding craftsmanship and tradition, as well as splendid beauty that will inspire future generations.

Venue: Hyokeikan inside Tokyo National Museum

Schedule

Sep 12 (Tue) 2017-Nov 26 (Sun) 2017

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.
Notice	Closing at 21:00 on Fridays, Saturdays and Nov. 2 (Mon), 18:00 on Sep. 17 (Sun), 18 (Mon), 24 (Sun), 22:00 on Sep. 22 (Fri), 23 (Sat). Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Sep. 19 (Tue) but open Sep. 18 (Mon), Oct. 9 (Mon).

Fee

Adults: ¥1400, University Students: ¥1000, High School Students: ¥600, Junior High School Students and Under: free.

Venue

Tokyo National Museum
https://www.tnm.jp/?lang=en

Location

13-9 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-8712

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Access

10 minute walk from the Koen exit of JR Ueno Station, 13 minute walk from the Main exit of Keisei Ueno Station on the Keisei line, 15 minute walk from exit 7 at Ueno Station on the Ginza and Hibiya lines.

Phone

050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial)

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