1階の展示空間が面白かった。作品点数はあまり多くなく、体系的に膨大な情報や物事が整理されているのわけではないので、その点はやや物足りない。
個人的に倉敷ガラスに興味があるので2階に映像や展示があって嬉しかった。職人さんの手仕事はもっと評価されてほしい。
グッズショップがかなり広く、器や紙もの、オリジナルグッズのTシャツなど色々あった。

About 100 years ago, the philosopher Soetsu Yanagi advocated for folk crafts, known as "mingei." Embracing the beauty found in everyday life and cherishing the materials and artisans, the concept of "mingei" is once again recognized as essential.

This exhibition explores the theme of "clothing, food, and shelter" through the lens of mingei, showcasing approximately 150 beautiful mingei items used in daily life. Additionally, the exhibition will visit the regions where mingei continues to thrive, introducing the artisans who work there and the traditional craftsmanship passed down through generations.

Furthermore, an installation that combines contemporary lifestyle with mingei, curated by Terry Ellis and Keiko Kitamura (Director of Mogi Folk Art), who have played a significant role in the current mingei boom, will be one of the exhibition highlights.

[Image: "Bamboo Traveling Trunk" Rikuchu Torikoshi, Iwate (1930s) "Sashiko Tabi Socks" Uzen Shonai (Yamagata), (c. 1940) Collection of the Japan Folk Crafts Museum, Photo by Yuki Ogawa]

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Setagaya Art Museum opened on March 30, 1986. It is known for its beautiful architecture, which is in harmony with the blessed natural environment of Kinuta Park. Setagaya Art Museum provides a place to connect daily life and art through exhibitions, programs, events, and various other activities while positioning art as a means to maintain mental health.

Taking advantage of the uniqueness of Setagaya City, where an unparalleled number of artists reside, the Center promotes surveys, research, and collecting of works by resident artists, and holds unique exhibitions. The Museum also introduces a wide range of artistic movements in modern and contemporary art, architecture, design, and other fields from its own unique perspective, while interacting with art museums in Japan and abroad.

In addition, the museum focuses on performance projects that provide creative opportunities for music, dance, and theater. In addition, the museum offers a wide variety of educational programs, including workshops for diverse age groups. The "Setagaya Art Museum Friendship Association" and numerous volunteers are active on a daily basis, and the museum continues to conduct community-based projects, such as collaborations with schools.

Mingei - The Beauty of Everyday Things

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