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Kuroda Seiki and His Time
Kagoshima City Museum of Art
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In 2024, the Kagoshima City Museum of Art celebrates its 70th anniversary since its opening and marks the centenary of the passing of Seiki Kuroda (1866-1924). Born in Kagoshima City, Kuroda initially pursued legal studies but redirected his path to painting while studying abroad in France. Under the tutelage of Raphael Collin, a leader of the plein-air movement, he conducted outdoor painting in the lush surroundings of the Paris suburbs. Upon his return to Japan, the bright and fresh oil painting techniques he learned in France sparked a new wave in Japan's Western art scene. Beyond his artistic endeavors, Kuroda also contributed significantly to art education and administration, dedicating his life to promoting Japanese art.
Kuroda's legacy is intertwined with the founding of the Kagoshima City Museum of Art in 1954. This exhibition, the first comprehensive presentation in his hometown since 2002, reflects on his journey from multiple perspectives. It features masterpieces by Kuroda held by institutions such as the Tokyo National Museum, along with works by related artists.
Kuroda's legacy is intertwined with the founding of the Kagoshima City Museum of Art in 1954. This exhibition, the first comprehensive presentation in his hometown since 2002, reflects on his journey from multiple perspectives. It features masterpieces by Kuroda held by institutions such as the Tokyo National Museum, along with works by related artists.
Schedule | Jul 24 (Wed) 2024-Sep 1 (Sun) 2024 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥1200, University and High School Students ¥800, Junior High and Elementary School Students ¥600 | ||||
| Website | https://www.city.kagoshima.lg.jp/artmuseum/exhibition-r6special-kuroda.html | ||||
| Venue | Kagoshima City Museum of Art https://www.city.kagoshima.lg.jp/artmuseum/index-english.html | ||||
| Location | 4-36 Shiroyama-cho, Kagoshima-shi, Kagoshima 892-0853 | ||||
| Access | From the East exit of JR Kagoshima Chuo Station, take the Kagoshima City View bus and get off at Saigodozou-mae. The venue is 1 minute walk from there. From the East exit of JR Kagoshima Chuo Station, take the Kagoshima Kotsu bus towards Kagoshima Station and get off at Kinsei-cho. The venue is 5 minute walk from there; From JR Kagoshima Chuo Station, take the Streetcar #2 and get off at Asahi-dori. The venue is 5 minute walk from there. | ||||
| Phone | 099-224-3400 | ||||
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