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Museum Collection Exhibition Itabashi Avant-garde between Surrealism and Abstract Art
Itabashi Art Museum
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Gentaro Komaki, Masaaki Terada, Tozaburo Nagai, Teruko Inoue, Saori (Madokoro) Akutagawa et al.
Surrealism and abstract art were introduced to Japan between the 1930s and 1940s through students who studied abroad, imported works, art books, and magazines. These unprecedented forms of expression captivated many young Japanese painters and art students. The late 1930s saw a peak in this enthusiasm, leading to the creation and exhibition of works influenced by surrealist artists such as Ernst and Dalí, as well as abstract artists like Mondrian. Some artists even produced works combining elements of both surrealism and abstraction.
Although the war temporarily halted the free creation of art, Japanese artists continued to be influenced by surrealism, abstract art, and later introduced informalism, after the war. They produced works reflecting both Japanese society and their own inner worlds. This exhibition examines surrealism and abstract art in Japan, from pre-war to post-war periods, through the artworks and materials housed in our museum.
Additionally, as a special feature, the exhibition will present the works and newly acquired materials of Iwami Furusawa, a painter influenced by surrealism who lived for many years in Maenocho, Itabashi Ward.
Although the war temporarily halted the free creation of art, Japanese artists continued to be influenced by surrealism, abstract art, and later introduced informalism, after the war. They produced works reflecting both Japanese society and their own inner worlds. This exhibition examines surrealism and abstract art in Japan, from pre-war to post-war periods, through the artworks and materials housed in our museum.
Additionally, as a special feature, the exhibition will present the works and newly acquired materials of Iwami Furusawa, a painter influenced by surrealism who lived for many years in Maenocho, Itabashi Ward.
Schedule | Aug 22 (Thu) 2024-Sep 23 (Mon) 2024 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Free | ||||
| Website | https://www.city.itabashi.tokyo.jp/artmuseum/4000016/4001836/4001849.html | ||||
| Venue | Itabashi Art Museum https://www.city.itabashi.tokyo.jp/artmuseum/4000002/4000014.html | ||||
| Location | 5-34-27 Akatsuka, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 175-0092 | ||||
| Access | 15 minute walk from the South exit of Nishi-takashimadaira Station on the Toei Mita line; From the North exit of Narimasu Station on the Tobu Tojo line, take the Kokusai Kogyo bus and get off at Kuritsu Bijutsukan. | ||||
| Phone | 03-3979-3251 | ||||
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