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Irises Reborn: Korin's Design Aesthetics and the Restored Irises Screens

The Nezu Museum

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Artists

Korin Ogata

This exhibition celebrates the end of the four and a half years restoration period of Korin Ogata's "Iris", a national treasure. The blue and green irises on gold plate, interconnected with the literary world of "The Tale of Ise", is known as a masterpiece throughout the world.
Korin Ogata (1658-1716), whose best known works are "Iris" and "Red & White Peonies", is a symbol of Japanese modern art. This is a chance to experience Korin's ingenious creativity through everything from screen paintings to lacquer work and ceramics.

Schedule

Oct 8 (Sat) 2005-Nov 6 (Sun) 2005

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

[Collection Exhibition] Online ticket: Adults ¥1300, University and High School Students ¥1000.
[Special Exhibition] Online ticket: Adults ¥1500, University and High School Students ¥1200

Website

http://www.nezu-muse.or.jp/tenrankai/tenrankai_e.html