The Hakutsuru Fine Art Museum - Past Events
Below is a list of all past events for The Hakutsuru Fine Art Museum. Current and upcoming events, as well as other details, are available on the venue's page.
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Tang Dynasty Ceramics
Displaying ceramics from the Tang Dynasty, a period of political unification and cultural flourishing in 7th through 10th century China. More »
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Sake Vessels and Divine Beasts – Art Uniting Gods and Humans
Drinking spirits has always had the power to forge human ties. In ancient China, however, it played the role of not only uniting people, but humans and gods as well. One outcome of this culture was the...More »
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Birds and Beasts in Paradise – Oriental Carpets from the Hideo Kano Collection
The annex of the Hakutsuru Fine Art Museum became Japan’s first carpet museum. For its 20th anniversary, it presents a selection of Oriental carpets from the collection of previous director Hideo Kanno...More »
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Buddhist Art and Chinese Pottery Exhibition
An exhibition of Buddhist art, scrolls, and Chinese pottery. [Related Events] There will be a series of lectures on May.3 (Sun), May.5 (Tues/hol), and May.17 (Sun). Please refer to the official...More »
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Mihrab Rugs— Expressions of Prayer and Paradise
A mihrab is an arched niche in the wall of an Islamic religious structure such as a mosque that indicates the direction of Mecca. This exhibition introduces the beauty of rugs with mihrab designs symbolizing...More »
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The Middle Eastern Carpets of Anatolia and Caucasus
Displaying “medallion” carpets from the Anatolia and Caucasus regions.More »
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The Kanko— Viewing Antiquity
The “Kanko,” India-ink writings produced by museum’s founder, Jihee Kanou, at the age of 88, inspires this exhibition. On display are art and tea implements from the Meiji and Taisho eras, art and tea...More »
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“80 Years of the Hakutsuru Fine Art Museum - Spring Selection”
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New Carpet Collection Exhibition
Exhibition of newly acquired Persian Manchester Kashan Rugs, popular in the 1920’s.More »
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Metal Craft from East Asia
This exhibition follows the development of metalcraft in ancient East Asian civilizations, showcasing pieces of early Shang and Zhou Dynasty Chinese bronzes, mirrors from the Six Dynasties-Tang Dynasty,...More »
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"Looking at Ancient Arts Part 3: Eternity and Change" Exhibition
*Exhibiting at the Main Building Art Talk: May 4th (Sun) 14:00- Slide Presentation: Every 2nd and 4th Sunday 14:00- [Image: "Amida Portrait" (detailed view) (Korai period: 918-1392) 133.3x58.9cm]...More »
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"Invitation to Oriental Rugs" Exhibition
This exhibition features rugs from the "Orient," focusing mostly on the dye techniques. *Exhibiting at the New Wing [Image: "Turkish (Anadol) Rug"]More »
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"Persian Carpets, Paradise of Skills and Beauty" Exhibition
The Persian rugs produced in Iranian ateliers have specialists for almost every procedure, hence, result in highly sophisticated designs and quality. The exhibition features rugs with medallions, niche...More »
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"Chinese Metalworks: The Transcendental Techniques" Exhibition
Art Lecture: October 28th (Sun) 14:00- Takao Moriyasu (Professor of Literary Research at Osaka University Graduate School) [Image: "Ginbarito Kincho Jukamon Hachirikyo" (Tang Dynasty) 15.2cm]More »
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"The Technique and Heart of Japanese and Chinese Art" Exhibition
Seminar on Meiji's Antique Dealers (in Japanese) Date: 05/06/2007 (Sun), Starting at 2 p.m. Lecturer: Mitsuyuki Inoue, Researcher for the Global Environment Foundation, Japan. Koto (traditional Japanese...More »
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"Turkish Rugs and their Allure" Exhibition