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"I Made the Lion Statue of Naniwa Bridge!! - Commemorative Exhibition for the 100th Anniversary of the Death of Sculptor Kinichi Amaoka"
Osaka Museum of History
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2024 marks the 100th anniversary of the death of sculptor Kinichi Amaoka (1875–1924), known as the creator of the lion statue on Naniwa Bridge. This exhibition will focus on Amaoka, who has received relatively little attention, and display a rare collection of his works.
Amaoka was born into a prominent family in the Settsu Sanda domain and studied sculpture under Koun Takamura and Kyuichi Takeuchi at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts (now Tokyo University of the Arts). After graduation, he worked as a practical instructor at the Japan Art Institute, established by Okakura Tenshin, and participated in the restoration of national treasures (Buddhist sculptures) at ancient temples and shrines as part of the institute's activities. Around 1900, he moved his base to present-day Shōin-chō, Tennoji-ku, Osaka, and operated under the sign of "Amemura Foundry." In 1918, he co-founded the Osaka Sculpture Association with four other sculptors in Osaka, including himself. Additionally, his wife, Ka (Fuka), who left numerous works as a female craftswoman in modern Osaka, will be exhibited and introduced alongside his works.
Amaoka was born into a prominent family in the Settsu Sanda domain and studied sculpture under Koun Takamura and Kyuichi Takeuchi at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts (now Tokyo University of the Arts). After graduation, he worked as a practical instructor at the Japan Art Institute, established by Okakura Tenshin, and participated in the restoration of national treasures (Buddhist sculptures) at ancient temples and shrines as part of the institute's activities. Around 1900, he moved his base to present-day Shōin-chō, Tennoji-ku, Osaka, and operated under the sign of "Amemura Foundry." In 1918, he co-founded the Osaka Sculpture Association with four other sculptors in Osaka, including himself. Additionally, his wife, Ka (Fuka), who left numerous works as a female craftswoman in modern Osaka, will be exhibited and introduced alongside his works.
Schedule | May 8 (Wed) 2024-Jul 8 (Mon) 2024 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥600; University and High School Students ¥400; Junior High School Students and Under, Seniors 65 & Over residing in Osaka City, Persons with Disability Certificates + 1 Companion free. | ||||
| Website | https://www.osakamushis.jp/news/2024/amaokakinichi.html | ||||
| Venue | Osaka Museum of History https://www.osakamushis.jp/ | ||||
| Location | 4-1-32 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 540-0008 | ||||
| Access | 2 minute walk from exit 9 at Tanimachi 4-chome Station on the Tanimachi and Chuo subway lines; From the South exit of JR Osaka Station, take the #62 bus and get off at Bambacho. | ||||
| Phone | 06-6946-5728 | ||||
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