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The Soul of Japan— The Calligraphy of Mitsuo Aida and the Photography of Taikichi Irie
Ashikaga Museum of Art
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Mitsuo Aida, Taikichi Irie
Calligrapher Mitsuo Aida produced many profound works in Ashikaga, a place rich in both history and nature. Meanwhile, Taikichi Irie devoted his life to photographing the natural environment and Buddha statues of Nara’s Yamatoji, considered to be the heartland of Japan. Aida’s studio contains photographs of Buddhist statues thought to have been taken by Taikichi Irie. The unique expressions of these two artists who believed in working in their hometowns reveal the traditional soul of Japan. Works by both are on display in this exhibition searching for a “soul of Japan” to be carried on into the future.
[Related Events]
Gallery Talks by the Director of the Mitsuo Aida Museum
Dates: Apr. 12 (Sat) from 11:00, Apr. 13 (Sun) from 11:00 and 15:00
Children’s Workshop: Enjoying Calligraphy
Date: Apr. 27 (Sun) from 13:30
Participants: 20 Elementary School Students
Fee: ¥300
[Image: Mitsuo Aida “Your Face” (1985) from the Mitsuo Aida Museum Collection]
[Related Events]
Gallery Talks by the Director of the Mitsuo Aida Museum
Dates: Apr. 12 (Sat) from 11:00, Apr. 13 (Sun) from 11:00 and 15:00
Children’s Workshop: Enjoying Calligraphy
Date: Apr. 27 (Sun) from 13:30
Participants: 20 Elementary School Students
Fee: ¥300
[Image: Mitsuo Aida “Your Face” (1985) from the Mitsuo Aida Museum Collection]
Schedule | Apr 12 (Sat) 2014-Jun 15 (Sun) 2014 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥800, High School and University Students ¥600, Junior High School Students and Younger Free. Free on Apr. 20 (Sun) and May 18 (Sun) for the museum’s 12th anniversary, Free on Apr. 15 (Sun) for Ibaraki Prefecture Citizens’ Day. | ||||
| Venue | Ashikaga Museum of Art | ||||
| Location | 2-14-7 Tori, Ashikaga-shi, Tochigi 326-0814 | ||||
| Access | 8 minute walk from the North exit of Ashikagashi Station on the Tobu Isesaki line, 10 minute walk from the South exit of Ashikaga Station on the JR Ryomo line. | ||||
| Phone | 0284-43-3133 | ||||
| Related images | Click on the image to enlarge it |
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