Hosomi Museum - Past Events
Below is a list of all past events for Hosomi Museum. Current and upcoming events, as well as other details, are available on the venue's page.
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Jacques Henri Lartigue “Jacques Henri Lartigue - Photographie, C’est Magique!”
Showing the work of early 20th Century French amateur photographer Jacques Henri Lartigue. Lartigue (1894–1986) was born into a rich bourgeois family in Courbevoie, a commune on the outskirts of Paris....More »
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The Elegant Flower and Bird Paintings of the Rimpa School
The Rimpa School of painting flourished during the Edo period in the early 19th century. Kyoto-born artists such as Hoitsu Sakai (1761–1828) and Kitsu Suzuki (1796–1858) reinterpreted the Rimpa style in...More »
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It Started With Jakuchu
Hosomi Museum’s encounter with Jakuchu Ito (1716-1800) could be said to be their entryway into Japanese arts from a collection that was more focused on medieval and religious art. The new year for Hosomi...More »
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Apocalypse
The concept of an apocalypse in Buddhism refers to the steady decline of Buddha’s teachings after his death, leaving not a single person able to attain enlightenment. The aristocrats who believed in this...More »
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The Elegant Beauty of Japan
This is the sixth in a series of exhibitions at the Hosomi Museum that feature themes inspired by the rich variety of artworks comprising the Hosomi Collection. This exhibition focuses on the plants of...More »
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Gion Saito Collection: Fabrics Tracing Passageways - The Skill and Beauty of Antique Textiles
From the Gion Saito Collection, ancient textiles such as treasured items from the Tang dynasty are on show.More »
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Hisui Sugiura – A Leader of Modern Design
The Hosomi Museum introduces the world of fashionable modern design by Hisui Sugiura with a selection of outstanding works from the Museum of Art, Ehime’s collection of some 7,000 Sugiura pieces. More »
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Kiitsu Suzuki: Standard-Bearer of the Edo Rimpa School
Kiitsu Suzuki (1796-1858) was a painter of the Rimpa School active in the late-Edo period. While inheriting the ornate tradition of Rimpa, Kiitsu’s artistic style was characterized by vivid coloring, bold...More »
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Meiji Kogei: Amazing Japanese Art
130 masterpieces of Meiji-era craft created with incredible skill, detail, and realistic expression from a major Taiwanese private collection are shown in Japan for the first time.More »
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Kyoto Rimpa – The Enjoyment of Beauty
Introducing works in the Kyoto tradition of Rimpa painting from the Hosomi Museum’s collection. Kyoto Rimpa is characterized by its enjoyment of beauty. More »
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The 300th Anniversary of his Birth: Jakuchu Ito
To commemorate the 300th anniversary of the birth of Jakuchu Ito (1716-1800), key works from across the different stages of Jakuchu’s career will be featured here in this special exhibition. The exhibition...More »
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Hiroshi Sugimoto “Art and Leisure – Misenkyo”
World renowned contemporary artist and photographer Hiroshi Sugimoto is known for his iconic works “Dioramas”, “Theaters” and “Seascapes.” In addition to being a serious collector of antique art pieces,...More »
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Shunga
The erotic or pornographic wood prints, “Shunga” were also called “Waraie” (laughing pictures) in the Edo period, as wit and humour played an important part in these sexually explicit ukiyoe prints. This...More »
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The Elegant Beauty of Japan: Selections from the Hosomi Collection
The fifth in this series featuring selections from the Hosomi Collection. “The Elegant Beauty of Japan” exhibition primarily focuses on the symbols of the four seasons - the snow, the moon and flowers. [Related...More »
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Miho Museum Collection: The Rimpa Ceramics of Kenzan Ogata
Kenyan Ogata (1663–1743), a student of Korin Ogata, was a major ceramics artist of the Edo period renowned for his unique and bold works rooted in traditional Kyoto-style ceramics while integrating elements...More »
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Hosomi Museum Art Campus 2015
Since 2009, Hosomi Museum have been developing their “Art Campus” exhibitions in order to showcase Japanese fine arts. This exhibition displays various paintings and artwork that respond to the keywords...More »
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Rimpa 400th Anniversary Exhibition of All Ages “A Collaboration Between the Hosomi Collection and Kyoto’s Modern Artists”
2015 marks the 400th anniversary since Hon’ami Kōetsu, considered to be the ancestor of the Rimpa painting style, was granted a large area of land called Takagamine in the Rakuhoku area of northern Kyoto....More »
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101 Masters From the History of Japanese Photography
Introducing photography from the end of the Edo period (late 1800s) through the end of the 20th century. This collection celebrating the 80th anniversary of Fujifilm presents a single gelatin silver image...More »
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The Wonderful Beauty of Japan
An auspicious exhibition of works that will immediately bring a smile to your face.More »
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The Paintings of Sengai and Nabeshima Ceramics: Coming Face-to-Face with Beauty
The Paintings of Sengai and Nabeshima Ceramics from the Yuji Kamio Collection are introduced in celebration of Hosomi Museum’s 40 years.More »
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Treasures: Demitasse Cups and Saucers
A demitasse, which means “half cup” in French, is a smaller-sized cup for enjoying a coffee after a meal. Despite the petite size, which fits entirely in the palm of a hand, the demitasse cup has charmed...More »
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Houchu Nakamura “In the Trail of Korin”
Houchu Nakamura(?~1819) was a painter active around Osaka in the later part of the Edo era. In his early career he followed a style of ink painting of mountains and rivers, but in later years he became...More »
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“The Beauty of Japanese Aesthetics”
Placing a spotlight on the beauty of Japanese arts and crafts through the Hosomi Collection, with features of such cultural artifacts as “Celebration on Folding Screens of Viewing Cherry Blossoms at Yoshino”,...More »
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Glamourous and Beautiful Chic: The Fashion of Ornamental Combs and Hairpins
Exhibiting ornamental combs, hairpins, and wigs from the collection of the Sawanoi Kushi Kanzashi Museum. These works, mainly from the Edo period, reveal the cultivation and transformation of Japan’s aesthetic...More »
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Tradition and Modernity in Rimpa: Kamisaka Sekka and Edo Period Rimpa
As part of a series of exhibitions to celebrate 15 years since the opening of the Hosomi Museum, this event showcases works of the Rimpa School from the collection with a focus on the masters Suzuki Kei...More »
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Bonbonnières of the Imperial Family: Candy dishes for celebratory occasions
Bonbonnière is a French word for special dishes used to contain candy (bonbon). Bonbonnières containing konpeito (a sugar candy introduced to Japan by Portuguese traders in the 16th century) were given...More »
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The Sublimity of Japanese Art - Sacred Implements and Ornaments
Exhibition of Buddhist and Shinto art including implements and other temple and shrine ornaments from the Hosomi Collection. More »
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"The Art of Faith: Buddhist Paintings and Decorative Arts" Exhibition
This exhibition will feature Makie lacquer, Shippou cloisonne and other ceramics works from the Buddhist art forming the core of the museum's collection.More »
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"Dream and Light of Edo Paintings: Jakuchu and Hokusai" Exhibition
The exhibition features the collection's paintings from the Edo period. From an earlier time, the Hosomi collection has focused on works by Jakuchu Ito and the Rimpa artists. Works by Hokusai Katsushika...More »
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"Genji-E and Genealogy of Miyabi: Romance among Aristocrats" Exhibition
1000 years have passed since "the Tale of Genji" was written by Murasaki Shikibu. This exhibition introduces its genealogy along with artworks that depict scenes from the narrative. The images of Genji...More »
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"Heart of Iron Mind of Tea: Classic Kettles from Ashiya" Exhibition
The Ashiya Pot has the longest history among tea ceremony pots, and is known for its unique patterns. Of the nine pots that have been designated as the Important National Treasure, eight are of the Ashiya...More »
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Sekka Kamisaka "Kyo-Rimpa Renaissance"
Sekka Kamisaka (1866-1942) is a well-known master of the Rimpa school of decorative painting and is called "the return of Korin". He lived in Kyoto between the Meiji to early Showa period and established...More »
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The Power of Japanese Art: Hosomi Collection By Request Exhibition 07
The exhibition started in 2001. By conducting a poll on the most popular works in the museum collection, the items exhibited will be decided. This year, works include the ever-popular Jakuchu paintings,...More »
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"Old Noritake; Ceramics that Crossed the Ocean" Exhibition
In recent years, Old Noritake has become rather popular. The style is known for its innovative designs and motifs that have been influenced by traditional Japanese arts, Art Nouveau and Art Deco. The exhibition...More »