The Rimpa School – From Sotatsu Tawaraya to Ikko Tanaka

Yamatane Museum of Art

Finished

Artists

Sotatsu Tawaraya, Koetsu Honami, Ikko Tanaka et al.

2018 marks the 190th anniversary of the death of Hoitsu Sakai, an Edo-era pioneer of the Rimpa School, and the 160th anniversary of the death of Kiichi Suzuki, a student of Sakai’s. This special exhibition focusing on Korin Ogata and Hoitsu Sakai looks at the Rimpa tradition, tracing its lineage through the modern and contemporary eras as seen in the works of Nihonga painters and Japanese designers.

Displayed works alternated between Part I (May 12–June 3) and Part 2 (June 5–July 8)

Schedule

May 12 (Sat) 2018-Jul 8 (Sun) 2018

Opening Hours Information

Hours	10:00-17:00
Closed	Monday Open on a public holiday Monday but closed on the following day. Closed during the New Year holidays and in between exhibitions.

Fee

Adults ¥1200, University & Students ¥900, Junior High School Students & Younger Free

Website

http://www.yamatane-museum.jp/exh/english/2018/rimpa.html

Venue

Yamatane Museum of Art
https://www.yamatane-museum.jp/english/

Location

3-12-36 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0012

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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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