Y Art Gallery - Past Events
Below is a list of all past events for Y Art Gallery. Current and upcoming events, as well as other details, are available on the venue's page.
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Yasuhiro Toyoda “My Favorite Time”
In these works Yasuhiro Toyoda imagines traveling by ship, spending time in old familiar cafes, and doing other favorite things. The pleasant textures of his paintings evoke a sense of nostalgia in the...More »
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Miyuki Omata “The First Season”
Artwork by Miyuki Omata.More »
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Satomi Kuwahara + Akiko Sakajo + Ayaka Shinjo “Enchanting Female Beauty”
Among contemporary artists those portraying the female image have attracted much attention in recent years, including Japanese women Nihonga artists in search of the “ideal” woman in their paintings. The...More »
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Hiroko Akasaka Exhibition
Acrylics, pencil drawings, and prints by Hiroko Akasaka, a picture book artist and illustrator selected for the prestigious Bologna Children’s Book Fair.More »
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Hanako Nitta “Indigo”
Hanako Nitta exhibits 20 oil paintings based on photographs of aquariums taken on her travels.More »
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Tasai Club Watercolors Exhibition
Presenting new watercolor landscapes and portraits pursuing fresh expressions in the medium by 12 members of the Kansai-based Tasai club.More »
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Sota Nakazawa Exhibition
A solo exhibition of works by Sota Nakazawa.More »
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An Astronomer’s Small Journey: The Ceramics of Miyuki Omata
Miyuki Omata, a painter who features pottery in her works, presents her own painted ceramics depicting a small astronomical observatory she encountered in a Scandinavian forest. On ceramic panels, bottles,...More »
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Spellbound
Y Art Gallery presents a group exhibition of new works by 3 mutually respected artists. Koichi Iyoda’s delicate and skilfully composed pencil drawings entitled “Bel Canto” (named after the beautiful and...More »
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Hideyo Mori Exhibition
Showcasing imaginary landscapes drawn using colored pencils and pencils (B-10B).More »
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Yasuhiro Toyoda “Lovely Things”
Realistic oil paintings of things that exist within the everyday environment. Yasuhiro Toyoda’s superior artistry brings an extraordinariness to ordinary or familiar things.More »
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Masahiko Honjo “Exquisite Flowers”
Through the traditional Japanese art of color woodblock printing, Masahiko Honjo constantly creates works that take on new shapes and hues. More »
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Miyuki Kondo “Towards a Pure Light”
The origin of Miyuki Kondo’s artwork is rooted in her upbringing near the sea. Miyuki Kondo portrays mountain and coastal scenes, capturing the forms and the daily changes of the trees and waves through...More »
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Yoku Takamatsu “Illusionary Location”
Twenty-two hyper-realist paintings by Yoku Takamatsu evoking ecstasy and unease of imaginary places.More »
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The Bright Future of Copperplate Prints
This show features four emerging artistic talents, all from the field of copperplate printmaking, who will play active roles in the future contemporary art scene. Japan’s traditional printmaking technique,...More »
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Mikio Watanabe “The Beauty of Manière Noire”
Presenting mezzotints by Mikio Watanabe from 1983 through 1997.More »
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Ayako Fujimoto “The End of Summer”
With the end of one season and the beginning of another as her concept, Ayako Fujimoto presents her first exhibition in Osaka. Her oil paintings are divided into 3 categories: “Goldfish,” “Toffee Apple,”...More »
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Tadatoshi Akao “Changing Forms”
Water-themed oil paintings and watercolors.More »
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Yusuke Iwai “Yamanoi Woodshop Handmade Works”
Presenting Yusuke Iwai’s hand-carved wooden creations.More »
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The Treasured Works of Senzo Nishimura
A fresh look at drawings of women by Senzo Nishimura, called the last of the Burai-ha (Decadence School) artists. Pencil drawings and copper etchings depicting female pantomimes of Parisian bars and backstage...More »
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Taeko Hoshitani Exhibition
Nature takes the stage in Taeko Hoshitani’s watercolor paintings, which express the changing colors where time and natural light is interwoven.More »
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Art School Osaka Printmaking Course
Exhibiting student and teacher works. More »
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Art of Plants - Various Approaches
Fifteen artists approach plants, flowers, seeds and leaves from various viewpoints with works which can be clearly distinguished from botanical art.More »
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Ryosuke Yasumoto “Small Masterpieces”
Ryosuke Yasumoto became deaf after a suffering from pneumonia as a young child. He became immersed in drawing in elementary school and majored in art at the Tokyo University of Education (now the Univesity...More »
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Artists Own Goddess of Beauty
A world of fantasy and beauty is expressed through prints, sketches and drawings by a group of female artists of their respective Goddesses of Beauty, a highly admired creature who appears in myths and...More »
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In Memory of Iwao Akiyama
An exhibition by Iwao Akiyama, a Japanese woodblock printmaker and artist known for his distinctive prints of owls and other animals. More »
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Inokashira Zoo’s Elephant Hanako and Other Beloved Animals
These prints by two women belonging to the Japan Print Association portray Hanako, Japan’s oldest elephant, who lives at Inokashira Park Zoo in Mitaka, Tokyo, as well as other animals adored by the artists....More »
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Kanan “Tsuchibito: Awaiting Spring”
These 26 original “tsuchibito” (clay people) by artist Kanan reaffirm the sanctity of life, the importance of peace, and human strength and gentleness. More »
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100 Works by Mitsuko Tabe and Kyushu’s Elite
An exhibition of works by avant-garde art group “Kyushu-ha” member Mitsuko Tabe and young artists from the “Just Art Young” group. [Related Event] Gallery Talk by Mitsuko Tabe and Takahiro Hirayama...More »
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Yuri Jashiki Exhibition
An exhibition of copperplate prints by Yuri Jashiki.More »
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Miyuki Omata Pottery Painting Exhibition
Paintings on pottery by Miyuki Omata are on display.More »
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Yasuhiro Toyoda “Beats of the Heart”
An exhibition of oil paintings by Yasuhiro Toyoda.More »
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Keiko Kanao “Line Collages”
An exhibition of paintings by Keiko Kanao.More »
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Miyuki Ohmata Cup Collection
An exhibition of ceramic cups handmade by Miyuki Ohmata.More »
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Masashi Ogura “Stardust and Tower”
An exhibition of works by Masashi Ogura that express instantaneous bursts of energy using strong colors.More »
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Miyabi Katayama “Forest Memories”
Displaying paintings by Miyabi Katayama.More »
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Masaaki Fukumi “Travel Memories”
Masaaki Fukumi’s nostalgic sketches from his travels abroad give a glimpse into the lives of people resident in places such as France, where he toured almost every year for the last 25 years.More »
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The 7th Sansai Exhibition
A group exhibition of woodworks, western ceramics, Buddha statues, and Buddhist paintings.More »
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Soichi Bando Exhibition
A selection of drawings by Soichi Bando are on display.More »
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Yukiko Hayashi “Persephone’s Flowers and Darkness”
Yukiko Hayashi’s etchings on Persephone, the goddess queen of the underworld in Greek mythology. The artist will be in-house on Sept.2 and Sept.14.More »
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Takayuki Kubo “Original Children’s Book Illustrations and New Works”
Following the release of “Transhumance” by French publishing company Liberal Sya, Takayuki Kubo publishes his second picture book “Histoire d’une taupe tres tres myope” (The story of a mole with very bad...More »
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Keiko Takeda Exhibition
An exhibition of works by Keiko Takeda.More »
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Ky. Oil Painting Exhibition
Ky’s oil paintings are based on life themes such as natural objects and plants. The main focus of this exhibition is mountains.More »
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Sweet Collections Sugar Craft
With a history of awards from many international conventions, including Britain, Sachie Nagamine and Shoko Yamamoto exhibit 28 pieces with the members of the Sweet Collections class.More »
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Taeko Hoshitani Exhibition
Nature takes the stage in Taeko Hoshitani’s watercolor paintings, which express the changing colors where time and natural light is interwoven. Approximately 20 pieces are on show.More »
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Tasai Club Watercolors Exhibition
Presenting 33 new watercolor landscapes and portraits pursuing fresh expressions in the medium by 11 members of the Kansai-based Tasai club. This is their seventh exhibition. More »
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Yamanoi Woodshop Yusuke Iwai 2014 Handmade Woodcraft Exhibition in Osaka
Presenting works of woodcraft by Yusuke Iwai made using sashimono (cabinetry) and kurimono (hollowing) techniques. More »
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Masahiko Honjyo “Drawing the Spirit of Flowers”
In recent years young artists are showing an increasing interest in wood block printing, taking on the appeal of analogue production rather than that of the digital, and imbuing the traditional Japanese...More »
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Masao Kawai and Animals
Exhibition of book illustrations by Masao Kato and Keiko Kanao. There will also be a lecture by primatologist and children’s author Masao Kawai and a reading by Emiko Kazari. [Image: Keiko Kanao] More »
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Dashing Artists: The Works of Mitsuko Tabe Part 3
Displaying the artwork of Mitsuko Tabe. [Related Event] Workshop “New Collage Sculpture with Mitsuko Tabe” Date: May 24 (Sat) from 14:00 Fee: ¥1000 (reservations required) Please see the official...More »
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Ryosuke Yasumoto “Early-Summer Rains Festival”
A long-awaited exhibition for Ryosuke Yasumoto, who created stage art last year and whose current activities include hotel mural art. These works, which demonstrate Yasumoto’s true qualities as an artist,...More »
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Eiichi Kobayashi “Charmed by Clear, Bright Scenery”
Eiichi Kobayashi’s landscapes are filled with pure air and soft light. In beautiful colors produced by skillful use of watercolors and acrylics, gentle lines drawn with reed Kobayashi makes himself transform...More »
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Yuji Watanabe Exhibition
Some 40 brilliantly colored landscape prints by an artist whose work has been influenced by traditional ukiyoe techniques for more than 40 years. More »
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Masayo Numao “The Peace of Early Spring”
Masayo Numao is an artist engaged in the constant observation of wildflowers and charges them with a unique energy as they cast against an endless black universe of a background and radiate their light...More »
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Yasuhiro Toyota “Real oo Real”
Treading the line between the real and the fantastic, Yasuhiro Toyota is an artist who tangibly depicts the things of the everyday through a highly subjective eye and here presents a series of works selected...More »
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Osamu Saito + Takehiro Nikai Exhibition
Having fist met in 2003 at Kyotanba Osamu Saito’s studio, these two artists have formed an ongoing relationship beyond that of instructor and student, coming to share the 30 years difference in their engagement...More »
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Miyuki Omata “The Isle of Stars and Flowers”
Displaying works by More »
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Natsume Soseki’s Universe: A Print Exhibition
Ten artists portray Natsume Soseki’s major works in copperplate print illustrations, as well as some of the author’s haiku in humorous woodblock prints. [Related Event] Gallery Talk: Transforming Literature...More »
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Umetaro Azechi Exhibition
Exhibiting the works of printmaker Umetaro Azechi (1920–1999), an artist who practiced abroad while representing Japan. Born in Ehime Prefecture in 1902, Azechi began producing prints under the direction...More »
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Miyabi Katayama “Peaceful Light, Peaceful Talk”
During her 1 year stay in Denmark Miyabi Katayama encountered glass as a material for artistic expression and since has come to develop this into her painting practice. Its essential properties of transparency,...More »
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“Dear Women - The Eternal Senzo Nishimura”
Following the sudden passing of Senzo Nishimura on 26th December 2012 a special retrospective exhibition has been touring around the Kanto and Kansai regions, making its last stop here in Osaka. His works...More »
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Darling Girls—Senzo Nishimura Memorial Exhibition
Presenting copperplate engravings, pencil drawings, and rare sketches by Senzo Nishimura, an artist famous for his depictions of feminine love and hope. More »
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Hector Saunier Exhibition
A chance to new works by prominent Paris-based Argentine artist Hector Saunier (b. 1936), praised for his technical mastery of the modern intaglio colour print. Saunier will be in the gallery on 9/17,...More »
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Kana Exhibition
Exhibition of charming ceramic figurines by artist Kana. Kana insists her little sculptures are not merely made in the human image, but are manifestations of life itself.More »
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Yumiko Takeuchi Exhibition
Exhibition of copperplate prints by Yumiko Takeuchi.More »
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Keiko Takeda Exhibition
Exhibition of painting and pencil drawings by Keiko Takeda.More »
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Keiko Iwasaki Exhibition
Exhibition of watercolour paintings by Keiko Iwasaki, depicting scenes from Japan and abroad, with a focus on how the light and shadow change through the seasons, and flora. 30 works will be on display....More »
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FI▼E Exhibition
Group exhibition of 5 students at Osaka University of Arts, whose works are not bound by preconceptions of contemporary art and are simply keen to express themselves as young people who love creating art....More »
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In Memoriam: The original works and films of Hiroo Isono
An exhibition held in memory of artist Hiro Isono, renowned in particular for his depictions of lush forests and his concern for threats posed by climate change. Isono’s original works will be on display,...More »
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The Allure of Copperplate Prints
Exhibition of 100 works by pioneer of monochrome copperplate printing in Japan, Tetsuro Komai, and other renowned artists including Alfons Inoue and Niwako Tannami. The pieces demonstrate various printing...More »
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Masayo Numao "Peaceful Flower Time"
The theme of Numao's paintings is the radiance of existence, communicating the beauty of wild flowers quietly living in the limitless bounds of space. The small flowers of the fields throughout the four...More »
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Ryosuke Yasumoto "Moments of Foreboding"
[Image: Ryosuke Yamakoto "Moment of Rain" Acrylic & Collage]More »
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Yoshiyasu Zenitani Exhibition
Zenitani moved to Spain in 1990 and currently is working in the Costa-Brava area, north of Barcelona. This exhibition is based on the theme of prayer. Visitors will see a tranquil imaginary landscape,...More »
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Iwao Akiyama + Toyohide Akiyama Exhibition
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"Introducing the Collection" Exhibition
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Takashi Ide Exhibition
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Shigeru Nakasato Exhibition
This exhibition features 20 acrylic collages by Shigeru Nakasato that will be on display for the first time in Osaka. He depicts "nostalgia and sorrow" of the past into daily scenes with humor. A collaboration...More »
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Takashi Hoshino "The World of Marquetry"
Takashi Hoshino encountered marquetry, a decoration technique that uses wood veneers, while studying in Spain. Since then, he has been creating "paintings" with wood that employ the various textures and...More »
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Tomoko Kyuki Exhibition
Tomoko Kyuki listens to the trees that change colors and shapes, and the voices of nature that respond to seasonal changes. This exhibition features Kyuki's world of colorful and vivid prints that depict...More »
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Atsuko Tanaka Exhibition
Atsuko Tanaka's paintings from '74, '77, '83 and '87 will be on display. In addition, a short film featuring the process of "Round on Sand" (the largest work by Tanaka that was created on sand) will be...More »
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Masahiko Honjo "Blooming in Winter"
Masahiko Honjo's woodblock prints possess a modernity created by delicate colors and articulate rendering. His works of flowers have appeared on Hanagurashi magazine in every season this year. This exhibition...More »
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Fumio Noma "Ink Illusions"
Party: November 30th (Fri) 17:30-More »
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Osamu Saito "The Power of Monochrome"
Light and darkness with highly elaborate lines are produced by concentrating and carving hard wood. Then an infinite world of monochrome art emerges. Osamu Saito creates the world of space that strongly...More »
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Shizuko Kido Exhibition
The exhibition features silkscreen prints by Shizuko Kido who has recently released the illustrated book, "A Sweet Stamp: Stampdiary". The book is a successor of the "Stampdiary" book released in 2004,...More »
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Kentaro Awazu Exhibition
At first glance, it may seem that the prints are created with black and white. In fact, they use cyan, magenta, yellow and black. The colors combined create a different kind of "black." In a dream, the...More »
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Hirochika Inoue Exhibition
Lecture "My Picture Book Creation and Kid's Library in Mindanao" by Tomo Matsui: October 21st (Sun) 13:30-, Fee ¥500 [Image: From "The Sunny Country" by Tomo Matsui and Hirochika Inoue]More »
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Tetsuo Matsukawa Exhibition
[Image: "Oyamarindo"]More »
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Takenori Taguchi Exhibition
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Yuji Sugiura Exhibition
The artist will be present in the afternoons on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. [Image: "Ponderings"]More »
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"Joy of Printmaking" Exhibition
The exhibition features prints, a popular form of art in everyday life. Works displayed include Masao Kato's prints, who has been investigating the world of Kenji Miyazawa through copper plate etching,...More »
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Kazumasa Sato Exhibition
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Maiko Otsubo "La Gravure Sur Cuivre"
Maiko Otsubo has studied etching at Atelier Contre Point (the successor of Atelier 17) from 1999 until 2003, and has competed against the top international printmakers. The exhibition features approximately...More »
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Atelier Outotsu Exhibition
It has been 32 years since printmaker Ritsuwo Kanno established Atelier Deko Boko. In 1972, Kanno went to France, with a scholarship from the French government, to study the fine arts and later enrolled...More »
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Takahiro Iishi "The 7th Backwards Story"
The exhibition features prints that focus on people's backs.More »
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"Recommended Works for a Collection" Exhibition
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Masashi Ogura "Living in the City, Toshino Orochi"
For the past 10 years, Masashi Ogura has constantly dealt with the urban landscape as the subject matter. Ogura is convinced that cities are like "Yamatano-Orochi," a unique breed of monsters rooted from...More »
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Masayo Numao Exhibition