Seian Art Center - Past Events
Below is a list of all past events for Seian Art Center. Current and upcoming events, as well as other details, are available on the venue's page.
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Shine Shine Shine
- Media: Painting - Drawing - Sculpture - Installation - Video and Film
- 2018-01-25 - 2018-02-01
Third-year students at the Seian University of Art and Design present their works. There will be an evaluation session on January 25.More »
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Our Noisy Modernism
Currently undergoing refurbishment, Seian Art Center has put together a series of exhibitions in which works from its collection are presented at various institutions in the area. The first of this series...More »
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Seian Arts Attention Vol. 9 “Uncover”
Seian Art Center of Seian University of Art and Design presents “Uncover,” a group show exhibiting the works of 3 artists, Takuma Uematsu, Takashi Kunitani, and Kumpei. There are always many backgrounds...More »
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Reproduction
From lithographs to photography, film, and 3D printers, almost anyone can “recreate” anything. Through different media, these three artists examine the meaning of “reproduction” (recreating something modeled...More »
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I Want to Change It, It Will Change, I Want to Watch over It
Third year students of the Contemporary Art Course at Seian University of Art and Design present a group exhibition of works.More »
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Takashi Kiuchi’s Delusional Art University - Solitary Homecoming
Pursuing and championing “Kiuchiism,” a self-coined phrase for his own philosophy, Takashi Kiuchi has produced paintings, sculpture, film, performance art, and other works since graduating from Seian University...More »
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Terraces, Satoyama, and Lakeside Landscapes: Dream of Awami 2015 Exhibition
An exhibition featuring landscape paintings of Biwa lake. [Related Events] Gallery Talk Date: Dec.12 (Sat) 15:00-16:30 Admission: Free Please refer to the official site for further details.More »
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20th Kokoku Painting Exhibition
Displaying 40 award-winning paintings, including works by grand prix winners and Otsu City residents, which were submitted in a public art contest with the theme “Beautiful Kokoku.”More »
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2015 Seian Arts Attention Vol.7 “Musubu Shiga”
Organised by the Seian University of Art and Design in Shiga Prefecture, “Seian Arts Attention” is an art festival which is held at all the galleries and other exhibition spaces in the university. Now...More »
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JAGDA New Designers Exhibition 2015
The Japan Graphic Designer Association was founded in 1978 and now with over 3000 members is recognized as Japan’s largest design group. In its annual exposition “Graphic Design in Japan” a special selection...More »
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What I’ve Chosen, What I Chose Vol.4
This exhibition is focused on staff members at Seian University who are also active as artists, who have “chosen /choose to create” after studying art and design. Why did they choose to make artworks?...More »
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Azusa Ishiyama “Midnight Meal”
Original illustrations from Azusa Ishiyama’s comic book are on display.More »
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The Future of Omi Craft Vol. 2: Obata Deko Dolls— Forms of Cuteness
A studio in Higashiomi City, Shiga Prefecture has been making and selling Obata Deko dolls, a local craft, since the early 1700s. Gengo Hosoi, a ninth-generation artisan, is the studio’s sole heir and...More »
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Opening Up the World – Spatial Representation
An exhibition of the work of 38 of 2014’s Second Year (currently Third Year) Illustration students at the Seian University of Art and Design. The works were created in the second half of the last academic...More »
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Para-Motion Select
Tying in with the Takehisa Mashimo exhibition “Para-Motion,” this selection of works by Seian University of Art and Design student artists investigates the essence of communication. Representing a variety...More »
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Taneya— Learning From History, Learning From Nature
Founded in 1872, the sweets company Taneya still operates in Omi Hachiman City. As a symbol of the sweets-making industry originating in Shiga Prefecture, Taneya remains committed to tradition while pursuing...More »
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Para-Motion
This exhibition presents interactive, hands-on works on the theme of communication with a particular focus on the new works of Mashimo Takehisa, an artist active in the field of media art. These interactive...More »
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Select Graduation Works 2015
An exhibition of specially selected 2014 graduate works from all 13 courses of Seian University of Arts and Design.More »
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Hybrid Culture Clubs Exhibition— Expressions of East Omi High School Students
Showcasing works by students in the art, music, brass band, tea ceremony, and literature clubs at Hino, Yahata, Yokaichi, and Yokaichi Minami High Schools.More »
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Seian Arts Attention Vol.6. What is Faith Today? “My God, Your God”
With a view to thinking more on the issues of faith and deity in the context of our contemporary society, fifteen art students and seven established artists visited some of the temples and shrines near...More »
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JAGDA New Designer Awards Exhibition 2014
An exhibition by the award-winning “JAGDA New Designer Awards Exhibition 2014” artists. Participating artists: Ohara Daijiro, Kamada Junya, and Harano Kentaro [Related Event] “JAGDA One Day School...More »
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What I’ve Chosen, What I Chose Vol.2
This exhibition is focused on staff members at Seian University who are also active as artists or designers, who have “chosen to create” after studying art and design. Why did they choose to make artworks?...More »
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“”What I’ve Chosen/What I Chose”
This show spotlights the works of artists and designers assisting Seian University of Art and Design who have chosen to create works after their studies at the university. What has been their inspiration?...More »
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Art Grand Prix in Sakai 7th Shiga Touring Exhibition
Selecting impressive works from 11,000 submissions from Junior High School students around the country in an exhibition which offers new opportunities for learning, exchange and stimulation of the imagination....More »
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“Select Graduation Works 2014”
An exhibition of specially selected works from all 13 courses of Seian University of Arts and Design. Further information on graduation exhibitions may be viewed at the following website (JP only) http://seian-exhibition2014.net/...More »
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3rd Kyo no Kai Open Call Exhibition
Former graduates of the short courses of Seian University of Art and Design are brought together in the 3rd exhibition of their alumni group.More »
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Toshiaki Ono Exhibition
Marking his retirement from Seian University of Arts and Design, after a long career as professor of nihonga, the Seian Art Center presents a large scale retrospective of Toshiaki Ono’s work, accompanied...More »
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Seian University of Arts and Design Nihonga Class Graduation Exhibition
To mark the retirement of professor Toshiaki Ono graduating students and lecturers of the nihonga course of Seian University of Arts and Design come together in a commemorative exhibition.More »
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Shigaraki High School x Seian University of Art & Design “Drawing Original Tanuki” Workshop Report
Introducing the results of the ceramic tanuki workshop organized between Shigaraki High School x Seian University of Art & Design as part of the Sigaraki Art Festival. [Related Event] Lecture...More »
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Contemporary Art 1 Day Exhibition 2014
4 days of exhibitions showcasing the work of students studying on the contemporary art course. 15th January 3rd Year Students 17th January 4th Year Students 20th January 4th Year Students 22nd January...More »
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Finalists in the Biwako Hall Opera ‘Das Rheingold’ Poster Contest
Presenting eight finalists and one honorable mention in a poster design contest for the performance of Wagner’s ‘Das Rheingold’ at Biwako Hall Center for the Performing Arts on July 19th and 21st, 2014....More »
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“Rolling Eggs Vol. 4 - Everyone’s Song”
In its 4th volume Rolling Eggs showcases the work of 70 students and staff from Shiga Art School, a school established in Otsu, Shiga in 2006, teaching creative expression to all ages from children to...More »
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“3rd Year Illustration Students’ Exhibition”
5 members of the illustration course present a selection of their work based on the theme of “Depictions of Landscape”.More »
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Chisato Horikoshi “Space within the Flat”
Introducing the work of illustration graduate Chisato Horikoshi with a collection of paper cut out works which offer up an original form of expression.More »
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Animal Drawing Session Exhibiton
Sketches of animals by artists of all ages. More »
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Kosuke Miyagi Exhibition
Part of a series of exhibitions to introduce the works of some of the Seian University of Art and Design’s most active students to a wider audience. This solo exhibition is for Kosuke Miyagi, a fourth-year...More »
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Dream of Awami 2013 Exhibition
Landscape paintings of Lake Biwa and the larger Kokou area by students and non-students.More »
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18th Kokoku Painting Exhibition
Displaying 39 award-winning paintings, including works by grand prix winners and Otsu City residents, which were submitted in a public art contest with the theme “Beautiful Kokoku.”More »
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Yusuke Yamamoto “Sepa Hantaro”
As part of a series of 4 exhibitions held over two gallery spaces Yusuke Yamamoto, graduate of this university and current assistant to the design department, presents his fantastical story of the motorbike...More »
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“Gigantic Illustration Exhibition”
A series of large scale illustration exhibitions from the students of this university held across “Closing Gallery” and “Gallery Forest”. More »
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Yukari Inoue + Eri Hanada “Sites in Society”
A series of 4 exhibitions held between Closing Gallery and Gallery Forest, featuring a selection of student’s works, with the embodiment of social issues by Yukari Inoue and the visualization of familiar...More »
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Takamitsu Ota “On Top of a Hill”
In recent years Takamitsu Ota has utilized the natural elements of wind and light to forge a relation between the gallery space and the artist’s personal memories. Here he presents an installation work...More »
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Shuhei Yoshida + Tsubu “Talking for the First Time”
A chance to talk with someone you have never spoken with before. To talk of what you never thought you would talk about. To talk of something you have always wanted to talk but never had the chance. Staff...More »
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Takashi Kunitani “35°6’29.15″N 135°54’9.63″E”
Taking its title from the central coordinates of the gallery this exhibition aims to offer a critical experience which allows us to reconsider the relationship between art work, viewer and the surrounding...More »
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Fernich “Hyperesthesia”
The 3 members of the collective Fernich bring Lake Biwa to the gallery space, reconstructing their journey around its shores and upon its waters through photographs and jotted notes. More »
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Tsubu “Nigiyakashi”
Tsuba freely takes over the spaces of Seian University of Art and Design to hold a lively celebration which all are welcome to join. Participants may not know what they are celebrating but are encouraged...More »
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Yutaka Koyanagi “Sphere”
With photographic realism Yutaka Koyanagi depicts the evening lights of a residential district in his signature series developed since 2003, attempting to capture light and time in a single frame. More »
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Natsuko Kozue “A Quiet Shadow”
Just like the reflection of the moon upon the waters’ surface Natsuko Kozue’s arrangement of fabrics and forms quietly shakes the atmosphere. Here Natsuko Kozue, well known for her stencil work and drawings,...More »
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“Delicious Illustrations from Kosei, Shiga Vol.2”
Featuring the work of 3 illustrators in their depiction of the delicious produce of Kosei. [Related Event] Discussion “Holy Ground and Gourmet” Talk battle between participating artists, split into...More »
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Yosuke Yamauchi “Nowehere City”
A city space is developed in the gallery, a city which maybe anywhere and nowhere, a city which simultaneously recalls the past and envisions the new. [Related Event] Gallery Talk Yosuke Yamauchi x...More »
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“Original Oogi Karuta Illustrations”
Presenting the original illustrations for karuta cards based upon the memories, customs and culture of senior citizens in the Oogi, Otsu city area, in a project developed by staff and students over a two...More »
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Hitomi Fujita “Simulating White”
Exhibition of 4th year painting student, Hitomi Fujita, that explores the colour white and its connotations, particularly with regard to how its reflective properties can be likened to the emotional changeability...More »
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Autumn Current Students Exhibition: Making
Multi-genre exhibition by students of media design, animation, graphic design and so on at Seian University of Art and Design.More »
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Space Exhibition: A Vast, Imaginary World
Exhibition of 2nd year students enrolled in the illustration course at Seian University of Art and Design.More »
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Egg
Exhibition of approximately 90 works by first year students enrolled in the illustration course at Seian University of Art and Design.More »
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JAGDA Newcomer Prize 2013
Exhibition of recent works, posters and graphic art by winners of the Japan Graphic Designers Association’s Newcomer Prize: Yoshihisa Tanaka, Atsushi Hirano and Yumiyo Miyata. [Lecture: JAGDA One Day...More »
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Animal Exhibition
Group exhibition of works by five artists on the theme of animals. [Japanese Society of Artistic Anatomy 2013 Kansai Conference] 9/28 (Sat) Seian University of Art and Design Lifelong Learning Center *Please...More »
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Rinko Kishimoto + Haruka Sasaki Exhibition “Letter Movement”
Exhibition of works by two students enrolled on the media design course at Seian Arts University, Rinko Kishimoto and Haruka Sasaki. in which they attempt to express things not usually seen or experienced...More »
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Autumn Student Exhibition “Love & Power”
Group exhibition by 8 student illustrators at Seian Arts University on the theme of “the fantastic world created by man and machine.” The works follow chronologically how the relationship between man and...More »
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Tactile Textile: The Role of Textiles in University Education
Exhibition of textile art with an emphasis on what role it plays in the world where people are increasingly aware of issues surrounding mass-production and the environment, and where handmade is becoming...More »
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Nexus: For the Love of Fibre
Exhibition of textiles by three graduates from Seian University of Art and Design, in which the artists combine their academic knowledge with their unique expression, such that their works no longer seem...More »
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Autumn Student Exhibition “Grow Up”
Exhibition by two illustration students on the theme of “the outlaw.” Two people, despite being brought up in the same environment, may develop very contrasting personalities and physical features. Despite...More »
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Shiga Art Teachers Group Exhibition 2013
Exhibition by a group of active art teachers from high schools in Shiga Prefecture.More »
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The 5th Otsu Jazz Festival Poster Exhibition
Exhibition of the student finalists in the competition to design the poster for Otsu Jazz Festival. Other goods and materials on the festival will also be available.More »
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Student Exhibition “The Hands of Imagination: White Time 2013”
Exhibition by first year students enrolled in the Space Design course at Seian Arts University, exploring the fundamental elements of living spaces and reevaluating the qualities and purposes of clothing....More »
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Nihonga Students Exhibition
Exhibition of second year students enrolled in Seian Arts University’s Nihonga Painting course on the theme of “Drawing the Earth and the Trees.”More »
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Space Design Department “Dyed Textiles Exhibition”
Exhibition of students enrolled on the textile art and fashion design courses in the Space Design department at Seian Arts University.More »
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Akimi Nishizono “Flick”
Exhibition of Akimi Nishizono, a 4th year student at Seian Arts University.More »
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Media Design Department Exhibition “x Kakeru”
Collaborative exhibition of the works of media design students enrolled at Seian Arts University.More »
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Student Exhibition “Interface”
This exhibition on the theme of “faces” is split into 4 groups of artists who are enrolled at Seian Arts University. [Feedback Group] 7/27 at the Window Gallery Anyone is free to join.More »
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Spring Student CGV Exhibition “The Routine and the Extraordinary”
Exhibition by a group of 3rd year students in the Media Design dept of Seian University of Arts, CGV. Works on display include illustrations and media art exploring the theme of the everyday and the extraordinary....More »
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Spring Student Exhibition “Grimm’s Fairy Tales: Illustrations and Paper Flowers”
Spring Exhibition of works by students bringing together the characters in Grimm’s Fairy Tales.More »
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Exhibition of Year 2 Students “Share Art”
Students enrolled in the general arts program at Seian University of Arts and Design will collaborate to create a single work over the course of the exhibition.More »
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Graduate Project 2013
Exhibition by 29 graduates from Seian University of Art and Design, entitled “GraduAction”, featuring their websites, press coverage and portfolios. More »
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Hikaru Ikeda “Lonely Girl”
Part of a series of exhibitions to introduce the works of some of the Seian University of Art and Design’s most active students to a wider audience. This solo exhibition is of Hikaru Ikeda, a fourth year...More »
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Monzemi Tote Bag Exhibition
Exhibition and sale of original tote bags and other goods by installation art group Monzemi. More »
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Student Exhibition of Textile Art
Installation works by four students that aim to demonstrate the versatility and allure of textiles.More »
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Ikko Tanaka “Playing with Tradition”
Exhibition of 40 works of the renowned graphic artist Ikko Tanaka (1930-2002). Tanaka combined deeply-rooted Japanese traditions with Western modernism in his works, which include posters and book, logo...More »
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"New Ground Levels 2" Exhibition
- Media: Graphics - Illustration - Painting - Photography - Sculpture - Crafts - Video and Film
- 2008-06-17 - 2008-06-22
This exhibition is formed from the 12th Seian University of Art and Design graduation exhibition. Photography, textile, film, design and painting works will be displayed.More »
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"Culture of Packaging" Exhibition
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Shinji Oka "Works on Iron"
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"Ground Innovation: Molding Small Parks" Exhibition
This exhibit features maquettes from the living environment design class. More »
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"Sculpture: The Subsumed Space" Exhibition
Today's sculpture has been freed from the traditional frameworks of creating works through carving materials and placing the finished piece on a pedestal. The work is seen in context, instead of a simple...More »
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Terraces, Satoyama, and Lakeside Landscapes: Dream of Awami 2007 Exhibition
The exhibition features landscape paintings of Biwa lake.More »
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"Advertisements from the Edo Period" Exhibition
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"The Chair" Exhibition
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Ogi Creators 2007 Exhibition
This exhibition coincides with the university festival (October 7th and 8th). Nine artists will present works of textiles, ceramics and other forms of contemporary art.More »
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Hyper Media Class Exhibition
[Image: Takehisa Mashimo, Akio Kamisato, Satoshi Shibata "moony"]More »
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"JAGDA New Designer Awards 2007" Exhibition
Every year, the Japan Association of Graphic Designers select a young designer and give out the JADGA New Designer Award to designers with excellent quality work who are under 39. This initiative started...More »
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"Messages in Textile Art" Exhibition
The exhibition features textile art produced in the textile art class at Seian University of Art and Design.More »
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"Okyo Maruyama's 'Kanzan Jittoku Zu' Screens and its Restorations" Exhibition
Okyo Maruyama's "Kanzan Jittoku Zu" Screen (collection of Seian University of Art and Design) has been replicated and restored. The exhibition will compare the original and the replica.More »
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"Art and Critic" Exhibition
The exhibition features works by the university's painting concentration students.More »
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"Bird's Eye/Bug's Eye -Looking at Ougi with Maps-" Exhibition
The Jizo Project is a project dedicated to investigating the Jizo statues scattered throughout the Ougino Sato-Higashi community in Shiga, through fieldwork and research. The area is located right in between...More »