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50th Anniversary Commemorative Special Exhibition: Roaming Painter Tetsu Fusen - In Search of Utopia
Nara Prefectural Museum of Art
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Tetsu Fusen
Tetsu Fusen (1891–1976) was born in 1891 in Koishikawa, Tokyo. While his father was a Jodo Buddhist monk, Fusen eventually aspired to become an artist. He studied under the Japanese painter Keichu Yamada and at the Nihon Bijutsuin (Japan Art Institute). After a brief period of life resembling that of a fisherman on Izu Oshima, he entered the Kyoto City Specialist School of Painting (now Kyoto City University of Arts) in 1918. During his studies, he achieved his first selection at the Teiten (Imperial Exhibition) and graduated at the top of his class, leaving a solid mark as an artist.
However, after the war, he chose to reside in Nara when invited to be the principal of Nara Shojo High School (now Nara University High School). During this time, he distanced himself from the art scene and walked his unique path. Starting with nostalgic rural landscapes, his artistic journey evolved, depicting the serene view of Mount Fuji, the landscape of sacred ancient temples, and the mystical seascape, culminating in fantastical nocturnal scenes. In his artistic realm, marked by his experiences and deepening insights, Fusen projected an idealized utopian world, cherishing peaceful daily life along with memories of the past.
The museum has held retrospective exhibitions twice before. His emotionally resonant works, crossing eras and generations, have deeply moved audiences. In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the museum's opening, this exhibition responds to the eagerly awaited requests from those who anticipate a reprise. Approximately 120 representative works spanning from Fusen's early to late career will be displayed, aiming to once again celebrate the allure of Fusen's artworks.
However, after the war, he chose to reside in Nara when invited to be the principal of Nara Shojo High School (now Nara University High School). During this time, he distanced himself from the art scene and walked his unique path. Starting with nostalgic rural landscapes, his artistic journey evolved, depicting the serene view of Mount Fuji, the landscape of sacred ancient temples, and the mystical seascape, culminating in fantastical nocturnal scenes. In his artistic realm, marked by his experiences and deepening insights, Fusen projected an idealized utopian world, cherishing peaceful daily life along with memories of the past.
The museum has held retrospective exhibitions twice before. His emotionally resonant works, crossing eras and generations, have deeply moved audiences. In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the museum's opening, this exhibition responds to the eagerly awaited requests from those who anticipate a reprise. Approximately 120 representative works spanning from Fusen's early to late career will be displayed, aiming to once again celebrate the allure of Fusen's artworks.
Schedule | Jan 13 (Sat) 2024-Mar 10 (Sun) 2024 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥1200, University and High School Students ¥1000, Junior High and Elementary School Students ¥800, Persons with Disability Certificates + 1 Companion free. | ||||
| Venue | Nara Prefectural Museum of Art | ||||
| Location | 10-6 Noborioji-cho, Nara-shi, Nara 630-8213 | ||||
| Access | 5 minute walk from exit 1 at Nara Station on the Kintetsu line; From the East exit of JR Nara Station, take the Nara Kotsu bus and get off at Kenchomae. The venue is 2 minute walk from there. | ||||
| Phone | 0742-23-3968 | ||||
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