The Secret of White in Paintings

Hiroshima Museum of Art
Starts in 6 days
There are many kinds of meanings and using of white in paintings. At first glance, white in paintings shows us the only white color, but at closer look, it looks us various materials and gives us many different impressions. Often overlooked compared to other colors, White is the most important color as motifs like the snow, the clouds, the dishes, clothes, or as Artists’ supplies. So from the ancient times, many artists around the word have tried to express “White” by their own way and sensitivity. This exhibition focuses the secret of that various expressions of white in paintings, showing Western paintings, Japanese Western-style paintings, Japanese-style paintings, Western Prints, Japanese Prints (Ukiyo-e).

Schedule

Dec 13 (Sat) 2025-Mar 22 (Sun) 2026 

Opening Hours Information

Hours
9:00-17:00
Closed
Closed from December 29 to January 2.
FeeAdults ¥2200, University and High School Students ¥1000, Junior High and Elementary School Students ¥500
Websitehttps://www.hiroshima-museum.jp/special/detail/202512_white.html
VenueHiroshima Museum of Art
https://www.hiroshima-museum.jp/en
Location3-2 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima 730-0011
Access1 minute walk from Kencho-mae Station on the Astram line; From the South exit of JR Hiroshima Station, take the Streetcar #1, #2 or #6 and get off at Kamiya-cho-higashi. The venue is 5 minute walk from there.
Phone082-223-2530
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