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“The Dancing Walrus” Inuit Sculptures from the Collection of Their Imperial Highnesses Prince and Princess Takamado
Embassy of Canada Prince Takamado Gallery
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The Embassy of Canada is pleased to present an exhibition of Inuit sculptures from the collection of Their Imperial Highnesses Prince and Princess Takamado. The exhibit includes carvings of Arctic animals and hunting motifs as well as several hand-made Inuit toys and, collectively, offers a light-hearted presentation of life in Canada’s North.The exhibit is being presented with the kind permission of Princess Takamado and reflects the deep interest in Inuit culture held by Her Imperial Highness and the late Prince Takamado.
The late Prince Takamado first went to Canada in 1978 to study at Queen’s University in Ontario. He returned a number of times after completing his studies and had a deep fondness for Canada and its people. Prince and Princess Takamado made two visits to the Canadian North, where they met Inuit sculptors and print artists and further deepened their affection for Inuit culture. In 2002, they generously loaned part of their Inuit art collection to the Embassy of Canada.The exhibit serves to commemorate both the 85th anniversary of Canada-Japan diplomatic relations as well as Canada’s current status as Chair of the Arctic Council.
The late Prince Takamado first went to Canada in 1978 to study at Queen’s University in Ontario. He returned a number of times after completing his studies and had a deep fondness for Canada and its people. Prince and Princess Takamado made two visits to the Canadian North, where they met Inuit sculptors and print artists and further deepened their affection for Inuit culture. In 2002, they generously loaned part of their Inuit art collection to the Embassy of Canada.The exhibit serves to commemorate both the 85th anniversary of Canada-Japan diplomatic relations as well as Canada’s current status as Chair of the Arctic Council.
Schedule | Feb 14 (Fri) 2014-Jul 30 (Wed) 2014 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Free | ||||||
| Venue | Embassy of Canada Prince Takamado Gallery https://www.international.gc.ca/country-pays/japan-japon/galerie-prince_takamado-gallery.aspx?lang=eng  | ||||||
| Location | 7-3-38 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8503 | ||||||
| Access | 5 minute walk from exit 4 North at Aoyama-itchome Station on the Ginza and Honzomon lines, 20 minute walk from exit 1 at Nogizaka Station on the Chiyoda line. | ||||||
| Phone | 03-5412-6200 | ||||||
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