Kosetsu Museum of Art - Past Events
Below is a list of all past events for Kosetsu Museum of Art. Current and upcoming events, as well as other details, are available on the venue's page.
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Kazumasa Nakagawa 25th Memorial Exhibition
Sixty-five works demonstrating the passion for creativity of Kazumasa Nakagawa (1893–1991), who described moments of exquisite brushwork as “reverberations in the drum of the heart.” Nakagawa, whose talent...More »
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Image of the Deities
Presenting statues of gods, mandalas, and paintings and crafts featuring deities. [Related Event] Gallery talks each Saturday at 14:00 In Japanese. Please see the official website for details and...More »
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Kosetsu Museum of Art Collection Exhibition 2016
From the Kosetsu Museum of Art Collection, works not yet exhibited or newly donated are on show. [Related Event] Lecture / Tea Party Date: Feb.16 (Tues) From 13:00 Participants: 50 (Reservation required) Admission:...More »
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Kuroda Family Treasures From the Fukuoka Art Museum
The Kuroda Family ruled as vassal lords of the Chikuzen Province (where modern-day Fukuoka is located) during the mid-16th and early-17th centuries. This exhibition presents paintings, calligraphy, crafts,...More »
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The Eight Scenes of Shosho— Interpreting Chinese Landscape Paintings
Presenting “Eight Scenes of Shosho” and other landscape paintings by the 11th century Chinese artist Soteki. Part 1: May 23 (Sat)–Jun. 22 (Mon) Part 2: Jun. 23 (Tues)–Jul. 26 (Sun) Displayed works...More »
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Kazuko Gokura “Century-Old Plum Trees”
Exhibiting Nihonga paintings by Kazuko Gokura, a Person of Cultural Merit and active member of the Japan Art Academy. [Related Event] Lecture “Kazuko Gokura and the Japan Art Academy” (in Japanese) Speaker:...More »
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Tea Master Fumai Matsudaira Exhibition
An exhibition reflecting on the aesthetic sense of Edo period daimyo clan lord and renowned tea master Fumai Matsudaira. [Related Event] Lecture “Fumai Matsudaira’s Cha no Yu” Date: Dec.2 (Tues) From...More »
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Soga Shohaku’s Pursuit of Wildlife Exhibition
Kyoto-born Soga Shohaku (1730–1781) was a Japanese painter of the Edo period. Shohaku distinguished himself from his contemporaries by preferring the brush style of the Muromachi period, an aesthetic that...More »
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Okyo and the Maruyama Shijo School
Born in Kameoka, Kyoto, Okyo Maruyama(1733-95) was a disciple of Yutei Ishida and became known for his emphasis on realism in the early modern era, gaining great popularity amongst the public with his...More »
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Rieko Morita Exhibition
An exhibition of work from Rieko Morita.More »
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Tea Ceremony Master Kosetsu Murayama
The final exhibition in a four-part series commemorating the museum’s 40th year presents items from the collection of Ryohei Murayama, a master of the Yabunouchi classical school of tea ceremony. Around...More »
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40th Anniversary Exhibition Part 3: Buddhist Art
An exhibition of masterpieces of Buddhist art as part of a series of four exhibitions to celebrate 40 years since the opening of the Kosetsu Museum of Art, including sculpture, painting, and scrolls from...More »
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40th Anniversary Exhibition Part II Swords “Samurai Attire”
One of four exhibitions to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the inauguration of the Kosetsu Museum of Art, this time focussing on swords and armor including several pieces designated important cultural...More »
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40th Anniversary Special Exhibition - Painting from the Muromachi to Edo Periods
Commemorating 40 years since the opening of the Kosetsu Museum of Art, this exhibition looks back at the history of painting during the Muromachi to Edo Periods (c.1337-1868). The highlights of the exhibition...More »
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"Ink Paintings and Porcelain" Exhibition
This exhibition features over 80 pieces selected from the museum's collection of paintings, ceramics and calligraphy, and aims to introduce visitors to a restrained beauty. [Image: Gold Brocade Chinaware]...More »
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"Beauty of Kyo-ware: Fine Articles of the Eiraku Family" Exhibition
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"Tea Containers and Natsume Masterpieces" Exhibition
Within the tea equipment used in tea ceremonies, the most notable are the small containers used to serve Matcha. They come in various types from the small containers from China, to those produced in characterized...More »
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Kourin + Oukyo + Ninsei + Kenzan "Masterpieces of Edo"
Exhibiting paintings and ceramic works by Kourin, Oukyo, Ninsei and Kenzan.More »
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"The New Tale of the Heike drawn by Kenkichi Sugimoto" Exhibition
Kenkichi Sugimoto, based in Nagoya, passed away on February 10th, 2004 at the age of 98. Sugimoto has visited China and Korea, and is known for his speedy yet accurate sketches of things and landscapes...More »