Daimaru Shinsaibashi Event Hall - Past Events
Below is a list of all past events for Daimaru Shinsaibashi Event Hall. Current and upcoming events, as well as other details, are available on the venue's page.
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Kochi Kame Exhibition
Gag manga artist Osamu Akimoto’s “Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Koenmae Hasshutsujo” (Kochi Kame) ran every week for 40 years before ending its serialization in 2016. Directed by the artist, this exhibition...More »
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Cat Art Museum – Masterpieces with Cats by Shu Yamamoto
Shu Yamamoto puts a new spin on classical paintings by artists such as Vermeer, Da Vinci, and Monet in these 70 works of cat art, each presented with short commentary by “critter-critics.” More »
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The 100th Exhibition of the Reestablished Inten
Nihonbijutsuin is a Japanese art academy which was established in 1898 with the aim of creating a new kind of Japanese fine arts based on the traditional arts. At the center of it was Tenshin Okakura,...More »
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Up-and-coming Ikebana Artists Exhibition
Young, up-and-coming artists of the 21st Century present contemporary Ikebana that is not defined by traditional forms.More »
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Life Will Be Ok
Cat photography and felt art.More »
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The 23rd Japanese Ceramics Exhibition
This bi-annual exhibition started in 1971 and has attracted visitors from around the world. In the “featured artist” category, we have invited well-known artists to produce works, and in the “public competition”...More »
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50th Nisshun Exhibition
Nisshun is Nitten’s annual spring Nihonga exhibition. For 50 years this event has served as a gateway to the world of Nihonga painting and fostered many up-and-coming artists producing creative and original...More »
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40th Kurenai-Kai Japanese Embroidery Exhibition— Traditional Craft and the Future of Life
An exhibition by members of the Kurenai-Kai Japanese embroidery association. These tapestries by more than 500 participants from around the world offer prayers for peace.More »
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National Geographic Exhibition
An exhibition in memory of the 20th anniversary of the foundation of the periodical “National Geographic,” 190 selected photographs from the vast collection of this publication are available on display,...More »
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Miraculous Wonders! Trick Art Exhibition
Employing the art of optical illusions and visual manipulations, this exhibition contains amazing perspective tricks and 3D effects on flat surfaces, bringing confusion and wonder to all visitors.More »
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Learn and Play! teamLab Future Park
Using the latest digital technology, this exhibition lets children move about freely, influencing each other and collaborating as they enjoy creative artistic experiences. More »
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Mitsuaki Iwagou Photography Exhibition “Dogs / Pandas”
Animal photographer Mitsuaki Iwago’s exhibition of 180 photographs.More »
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L.M. Montgomery and Hanako Muraoka’s “Anne of Green Gables”
Spotlights the lives and works of L.M. Montgomery, author of “Anne of Green Gables,” and Hanako Muraoka, Japanese translator of the book, with rare articles including handwritten manuscripts and special...More »
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“Anpanman and Takashi Yanase”
Featuring acrylic paintings and original illustrations of Takashi Yanase centering around the character of Anpanman. [Image: Takashi Yanase]More »
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49th Nisshun Exhibition
Nisshun is Nitten’s annual spring Nihonga exhibition. For 49 years this event has served as a gateway to the world of Nihonga painting and fostered many up-and-coming artists producing creative and original...More »
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The World of Yana Toboso— Original Kuro Shitsuji Illustrations
Presenting more than 200 hand drawings and 100 digital illustrations from Yana Toboso’s smash hit “Kuro Shitsuji” (Black Butler), which debuted 10 years ago and has since won legions of fans with its animated,...More »
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41st Miyuki Art Flower Exhibition
The theme of this year’s exhibition by the Miyuki Art Flower club is “refreshing spring breezes/a flower carousel.” Some of their creations will be available for purchase. [Related Event] Art Flower...More »
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Japanese Swords— Art of the Heart and Soul
Japanese swords are forged blow by blow with the spirit of the sword-smith. From valuable swords from the Kamakura era to decorative swords by contemporary artists, swords of many shapes and sizes are...More »
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Kengo Saeki Exhibition
Kengo Saeki’s sculptural aesthetics bring a pure sense of excitement to his unglazed Shigaraki ware. With skillful technique and rich expression, his works reveal new beauty in ceramics.More »
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Shinji Osugi “Elegent Maiko”
Warm depictions of the everyday lives of the elegant maiko. The artist will be present on the following days: 3/21, 3/22, 3/23 13:00-17:00More »
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Takashi Tanaka Exhibition
New cases, vases and frames combining traditional wajima lacquer with colored hues and limpet shell.More »
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Tsuneo Osawa Exhibition
Seeking out the strength and subtly of ancient pottery Tsuneo Osawa pays minute attention to detail across his production process to create pottery imbued with a vivid richness of expression. Here he presents...More »
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Soryu Wakunami IV Exhibition
The traditions Soryu Wakunami cermics have been passed down for four generations. This exhibition presents works, including new pieces, from this Kiyomizu, Kyoto-based kiln. The main focus is on celadon...More »
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Yuki Maruyama “Enchanting Wildlife Caricatures”
Taking hints from classical wildlife caricatures, Yuki Maruyama’s Nihonga paintings feature playful, anthropomorphized characters. These adorable, humorous works are composed with a contemporary sensibility...More »
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Jusoken Kikko Exhibition
Pitchers, tea bowls and vases produced in the ceramic workshops of Igano Marubashira in which art and fire combine.More »
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Aya Murata + Chung Wen-Ting “Ceramics Duo”
Daimaru presents the works of Aya Murata and Chung Wen-Ting for the first time. These two female ceramicists are sensitive to the feelings of women living in the current age. Crafted in various beautiful...More »
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“Kate Greenaway and the World of Picture Books”
Marking 113 years since the death of 19th century illustrator Kate Greenaway with an exhibition of 100 examples of picture books, calendars, cards and music from the modern masters of illustration.More »
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Antoine Henri “The Light of Southern France, the Color of Happiness”
40 poetic oil paintings from Antoine Henri distill the landscapes of France with a stimulation of the senses as birds chirp, the aroma of coffee rises, the sun beats down its warmth and we are made witness...More »
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Christopher Ravenhall Exhibition
Christopher Ravenhall has been making ceramics at his kiln in the mountains of Okayama Prefecture for 25 years. The delicate expressions of his works, which include flower vases, tea sets, and everyday...More »
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Katsunori Nakashima Exhibition
Placing the Akatsu clay upon the wheel, listening to the voice of the earth, and gently engaging in dialogue as one mold’s it into form. This is the very work of Katsunori Nakashima, who having recently...More »
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Ikkan Hiki Lacquerware
Presenting incense cases, tea accessories, confectionary boxes, and other lacquer works by made in a process dating back 16 generations to the Edo era.More »
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“Wajima Lacquer Ware Market”
Wajima lacquer furnishings and table ware are especially selected from the museum’s collection for this exhibition, along with select items for sale.More »
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9th Moeno-kai Nihonga Exhibition
Celebrating the flourishing of Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts and Music, Nihonga students in an exhibition of 4 graduating artists whose future career is much anticipated.More »
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Yuji Tanigami “Wildlife Art”
Yuji Tanigami presents his collection of new work filled with images of birds which appear as if about to sing.More »
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Masaaki Kohata Exhibition
Masaaki Kohata presents a collection of new work, capturing the light and color of European landscapes in glass paintings.More »
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Takafumi Matsushita Exhibition
The glass ware of Takafumi Matsushita merges delicate form of flowers and leaves swept as if within a current of water, with an exquisite range of work which recalls the depths of memory and the joy to...More »
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“Dolls - The Shape of Tradition”
Becoming a popular standard from the Edo period “Ichimatsu Dolls”, have continued to charm fans up until this day, and with the desire to pass down this tradition, the group “Sottaku no Kai” continue to...More »
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“Doll Exhibition Vol. 3”
50 doll makers are brought together in an open call exhibition featuring a select range of unique dolls of various styles, celebrating the place of dolls in all of our hearts. More »
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Yuji Takahashi “Wooden Dolls”
Presenting wooden hinaningyo dolls crafted by Yuji Takahashi using a one-knife carving method with some 850 years of tradition. More »
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Masato Yamaguchi Exhibition
The warm appearance of the clay and the diverse techniques of Masato Yamaguchi’s Seto ceramics are delightful to the eye. A sixth-generation Nishiyama potter, Yamaguchi uses traditional techniques and...More »
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Noboru Sakai “Heian Style and the Elegance of Flowers”
Flowers and other natural motifs have been elegantly featured in the aesthetics of Japanese design since ancient times. Noboru Sakai continues in this tradition, using traditional techniques in his refined...More »
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“Masters of Modern Painting”
Tracing the history of modern painting through masters of nihonga and Western-style art.More »
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Yumiko Murai Exhibition
Yumiko Murai opens up a world of heart warming narrative in her collection of decorations and vessels in the humorous forms of animals, people and demons. More »
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“Antique Jewelry Special”
A special treasure trove of intricate designs and enchanting forms, filled with a beauty with develops with time in this collection of antique jewelry, with special offers also available.More »
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Kazuo Kawahara + Masashi Kawahara Exhibition
The house of Kawahara has continued the practice of wood carving for over 100 years from its base in Inami, Toyama. This exhibition features the work of father and son associates of the “Nitten”, Kazuo...More »
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Shinichi Motomatsu Exhibition
Continuing in his ongoing depiction of the changing seasons of historic cities, Shinichi Motomatsu here captures the blooming flowers of the varying seasons as found in the old temples of Kyoto and Nara....More »
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Kyoko Tanabe + Misao Yajima exhibition
Kyoko Tanabe’s bold interpretations of Kutani’s classic work and Misao Yajima’s colored images and engravings open up a world of narrative in this exhibition of ceramic work.More »
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“Under 20’s Painting and Print Work Sale”
Yumeji Takehisa, Nobutaka Oka, Yozo Hamaguchi feature 100 works of nihonga, oil painting and print work, all available at a special price.More »
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Hiroko Koshino “Paintbrush Presents”
Introducing one side of Hiroko Koshino, the internationally active artist known for representing Japan as a fashion designer. Koshino has kept a paintbrush by her side since childhood, and in recent years...More »
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Roger Bonafè Exhibition
Colorful landscapes of the south of France described in vivid red, yellow, green and pink with simple forms born from the grape and herb fields of Montpellier. This exhibition features 30 new paintings...More »
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Tadashi Mori Exhibition
A colorful collection of careful designs ready to magic you away for Christmas.More »
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Alfons Mucha Exhibition
Turn-of-the-century decorative panels, advertising posters, book covers, postcards, labels, and other works by the master of art nouveau. More »
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Kinouema
Charming and unique works in the theme of the horse, the Chinese zodiac animal of 2014, by around 30 artists, including both popular and up-and-coming young creators. More »
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Contemporary Art of the World 2013
As globalization accelerates, world-renowned works of contemporary art created from the 1950s onward are attracting more and more attention. This exhibition introduces works by both giants and young artists...More »
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Sonoko Iiyama + Wataru Motomura Exhibition
Ceramics by two artists. The works of Sonoko Iiyama feature quiet expressions, while those by Wataru Motomura reflect the intensity of their kiln-firing processes. More »
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Yoshiko Kurahashi Exhibition
Bags and accessories by Yoshiko Kurahashi, an artist known by Japanese women who for the past forty years has been creating works from antique metal beads she discovers in the streets of Paris. [Related...More »
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Katsunori Sawa Exhibition
In this exhibition Katsunori Sawa returns to his roots in Shigaraki ware, with a range of impressive ceramics fired using hillside and bank kilns.More »
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Kazutoshi Kusakabe Exhibiton
On a Christmas night, in a crowded illuminated street a new story begins to unravel in a shop window, as another world of delicate color and high sensibility begins to emerge from behind the glass.More »
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Tomoya Sawaguchi Exhibition
Having come to establish a studio in Madrid and exploring the countryside villages of Spain Tomoya Sawaguchi continues to capture the warmth of village life and its surrounding landscapes, here depicted...More »
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Makoto Ogiso Exhibition
Photo-realistic landscape paintings of Italy and Eastern Europe and light-filled portraits by a 2006 Showakai Award winner. More »
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10th Wajima Lacquerware Exhibition
Exquisite works of gold-inlaid Wajima lacquer.More »
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Taiki Matsunaga Exhibition
Dishes, flower vases, and sculptures by an artist who brings a delicate and playful touch to his white-based ceramics.More »
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Shigeta Mikiyama + Hiroaki Wada Exhibition
Traditional ceramics by two young artists.More »
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Kirameki School Painting Exhibition
Exhibition of 40 new works by four talented young artists and graduates of Tokyo University of the Arts.More »
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Tsukasa Ueno + Shotaro Migaki Exhibition
Exhibition of glass art by two artists using Venetian technique. The colorful designs of Tsukasa Ueno’s works are created using the Murrine process, reminiscent of kasuri (ikat) and tsumugi (raw silk)...More »
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The 98th Inten Exhibition
The fall Inten exhibition held by the Nihon Bijutsuin (Japan Art Institute) founded in 1898 by Okakura Tenshin. 70 Nihonga paintings will be on display, including works by this year’s prize winners and...More »
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The 29th Hatsune Kai Exhibition
Exhibition of new works of Nihonga painting by prize winners in this year’s Inten Exhibition held by the Nihon Bijutsuin (Japan Art Institute).More »
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The 3rd Sansan Kai Nihonga Exhibition: The Power of Ohamashi, The Power of Images
Exhibition of 40-member Nihonga painting group, Sansan Kai, showcasing new works on Oohamashi. Oohamashi is a special kind of Japanese paper made from mulberry bark from Kochi in Shikoku, which is highly...More »
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Kaoru Ogura “Image”
小倉薫による立体作品の展示。 [画像:「頭の中の構造についてのイメージ」30×20×25cm]More »
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Curios to Brighten your Everyday
Exhibition and sale of ornamental and functional ceramics, lacquerware, glass, metal and wood craft.More »
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Derek Larsen “Fire Walk With Me”
Exhibition of ceramic works by Derek Larsen from his new kiln in North Kyoto. Larsen considers his work as “contemporary mingei,” creating “rugged, irregular vessels for ritual domestic purpose that provide...More »
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Mitsuaki Iwago “Go With Cats”
“When you observe cats, you begin to see a human likeness,” says Mitsuaki Iwago. This exhibition showcases some 180 recent works by the internationally renowned wildlife photographer, all of this loveable...More »
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Katsuya Matsumoto Exhibition
Exhibition of Bizen and Tambayaki works by third generation potter, Katsuya Matsumoto. [Image: Katsuya Matsumoto, “Bizen platter”40×64cm; Daimaru Museum Shinsaibashi]More »
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Kazuo Ogura Exhibition
Exhibition of oil painting by Kazuo Ogura, including bold, slightly abstracted depictions of European cities and still life. “Image: Kazuo Ogura, “Venezia”, Daimaru Museum Shinsaibashi]More »
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Autumn Tea Ceremony Utensils
The tea ceremony has shaped the development of Japanese aesthetics and culture for the past 500 years. This exhibition of tea ceremony vessels and utensils focusses on the works of the Senke Jisshoku (the...More »
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Yusuke Umakawa + Miho Tachibana + Chie Masamori “Colour Zoo”
Exhibition of vivid and colourful ceramic works inspired by wildlife and plants by three young artists. [Miho Tachibana, “Lidded Pear”, Daimaru Museum Shinsaibashi]More »
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New Ikebana Art 2013
Works of by contemporary artists from various schools of ikebana.More »
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Kazuko Nakamura Exhibition
Exhibition of painting by Kazuko Nakamura who depicts flowers and landscapes with a modern sensibility and freshness.More »
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Masterpieces by New Nihonga Artists
Exhibition of works by young leading Nihonga artists with a focus on those affiliated with the art academies.More »
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Shuko Inaba + Machiko Hashimoto Exhibition
Exhibition of ceramic vessels and objets by Shuko Inaba and Machiko Hashimoto. While Hashimoto creates dramatic blue-and-white sculptures, Inaba’s subdued pieces are based on a recurring motif of dead...More »
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Wajima Lacquer Market
Lacquerware market of items made in a Wajima workshop, from lacquer furnishings to tableware, all at special prices.More »
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Neo-Ukiyoe
An exhibition of “Neo-Ukiyoe” - works by contemporary artists inspired by and using the techniques of Ukiyo-e woodblock prints from the Edo Period.More »
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Yuri Kuper Exhibition
Exhibition of painting and sculpture by internationally-renowned artist Yuri Kuper, who recently exhibited at the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts and is involved in designing the sets at the Bolshoi Theatre....More »
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Modern Masterworks of Painting and Craft
Works of Nihonga, Western-style painting, ceramics and sculpture by modern Japanese masters. [Image: Gyokudo Kawai, 2D work, Daimaru Museum Shinsaibashi]More »
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Munehiro Nakamura “The Changing Seasons”
Exhibition of up-and-coming Nihonga painter, Munehiro Nakamura. Nakamura depictions of natural landscapes are characterized by vivid colours and delicate brushestrokes. [Image: Munehiro Nakamura “Still...More »
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The Four Seasons in Hanging Scrolls
Exhibition of hanging scrolls by contemporary artists depicting traditional subject matter including landscapes and flowers and birds.More »
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The 3rd Culture Society Nihonga Exhibition
Group exhibition of Nihonga artists who graduated from Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts and Music.More »
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The 5th Yoyo no Kai Nihonga Exhibition
Exhibition of Nihonga paintings by 14 popular up-and-coming artists. More »
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Jin Isaka Exhibition
Exhibition of floral paintings by Jin Isaka. [Image: Jin Isaka, “American Hibiscus”]More »
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Lacquer Works from the Keizuka Workshop
Exhibition of lacquerware from the Keizuka workshop in Wajima City, Ishakawa Prefecture, whose works are created by master craftsmen using techniques passed down the generations and yet are infused with...More »
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Takehiko Hamanaka “Expressions of the Light and the Wind”
Exhibition of ink paintings by Takehiko Hamanaka focussing on expressions of light and the wind.More »
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Manshu Kaku Exhibition
Exhibition of Nihonga paintings by up-and-coming young artist, Manshu Kaku. [Image: Manshu Kaku, “Tranquility” no. 8]More »
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Yasu Yamanaka + Yoshiyuki Yamanaka Exhibition
Exhibition of light-hearted works by wood carver brothers based in Kagoshima Prefecture. [Odayoshi Yamanaka, “Get Well Soon” Camphor wood]More »
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Realism Paintings Exhibition
Group exhibition by 5 young artists working in the realist style. The artists address various themes including people, still life and landscapes; and have their own individual approach to depicting light...More »
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Toshihiko Kinoshita Exhibition
Exhibition of expressive paintings based on detailed sketches by Toshihiko Kinoshita [Image: Toshihiko Kinoshita, 2D work]More »
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Yosuke Kojima Exhibition
Exhibition of Iga-yaki wood-fired pottery, famous for its appealing vidro (feldspatic glass) effects.More »
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35th Miyuki Art Flower Group Exhibition
This year's graduates of Osaka Miyuki Group present an art flower exhibition created by 34 groups, in a total of approximately 400 members. The theme, poetic aroma, is expressed through each member's...More »
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43rd Nichishun Exhibition
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British Doll Houses Exhibition
Doll houses create a world that is 1/12th the size of what exists in the real world. Since 17th century Europe, miniatures have attracted a steady following with many specialized artisans and collectors. For...More »
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Ikebana by Female Artists Exhibition
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Quilt Festival Osaka 2008
[Image: Chuck Nohara "The Reason Why I Love the 30's" (2007)]More »
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Inten (In Exhibition)
Inten started in year 31 of the Meiji Era and was discontinued because of the absence of the leader, Tenshin Okakura. It restarted in year 3 of the Taisho Era by Taikan Yokoyama, and since then, has contributed...More »
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41st Osaka Ikebana Exhibition
Part 1: September 26th (Wed) to 28th (Fri) Part 2: September 29th (Sat) to October 1st (Mon)More »
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"Sparkles from the Belle Époque: Fascinating Jewelry and Glass Crafts" Exhibition
From the late 19th century to the early 20th century, European culture flourished with Paris being the cultural center. During the period known as the "Belle Époque," Paris housed many artists and artisans,...More »
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The 34th Miyuki Art Flower Exhibition
This year's graduates of Osaka Miyuki Group present an art flower exhibition created by 34 groups and 400 members. The theme, "the poetic aroma" is expressed through each member's arrangement and composition...More »
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"The 19th Japanese Ceramics" Exhibition
This bi-annual exhibition started in 1971 and has attracted visitors from around the world. In the "featured artist" category, we have invited well-known artists to produce works, and in the "public competition"...More »
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42nd Nichi Haru Exhibition
The annually held Nichi Haru Exhibition is known for introducing new and talented Japanese painting artists to the art world. At Daimaru Museum Shinsaibashi's 7th floor, there will be art works by Kansai-based...More »