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Atsuo Imaizumi and Art
Yonezawa City Uesugi Museum
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Atsuo Imaizumi (1902-1984), born in Yonezawa City, was an art critic who began his critical activities before World War II and covered a wide range of fields related to arts and crafts in Japan and abroad. He was also the first deputy director of the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, and the first director of the National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto.
In addition to his work at the National Museum of Modern Art, he was involved in the management of many other museums, including the Shiseido Gallery, and as a critic, he raised the issue of "modern painting" in Japan in the 1950s, which triggered the "Imaizumi whirlwind." This exhibition introduces the diverse work of Atsuo Imaizumi through the works of artists associated with him and his words.
In addition to his work at the National Museum of Modern Art, he was involved in the management of many other museums, including the Shiseido Gallery, and as a critic, he raised the issue of "modern painting" in Japan in the 1950s, which triggered the "Imaizumi whirlwind." This exhibition introduces the diverse work of Atsuo Imaizumi through the works of artists associated with him and his words.
Schedule | Jul 8 (Sat) 2023-Aug 20 (Sun) 2023 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥490, University and High School Students ¥340, Junior High and Elementary School Students ¥240. | ||||
| Website | https://www.denkoku-no-mori.yonezawa.yamagata.jp/131imaizumi.html | ||||
| Venue | Yonezawa City Uesugi Museum https://www.denkoku-no-mori.yonezawa.yamagata.jp/English.htm | ||||
| Location | Denkoku no Mori 1-2-1, Marunouchi, Yonezawa-shi, Yamagata 992-0052 | ||||
| Access | From the West exit of Yonezawa Station on the JR Ou Main line, take the bus and get off at Uesugi Jinja-mae. The venue is 5 minute walk from there. | ||||
| Phone | 0238-26-8001 | ||||
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