Kenji Kusaka Exhibition
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At Asago Art Village
Media: Sculpture
In 1917, Kenji Kusaka (1917-2006) was born in Asago city and at age 17, he studied under Keiichi Mikuni. In 1938, his work, "Minoru-Aki" won a prize at the Bunten exhibition and was an active practicing artist until he was called to the war in 1944. After the war, he restarted his career and used local female workers as his subject matter. In 1956, his studio moved to Tokyo and actively participated in the Nitten exhibitions. This exhibition features about 50 pieces of his sculpture work that use Tajima wood as a common material.
Schedule
From 2007-09-15 To 2007-10-28
Artist(s)
Website
http://www.city.asago.hyogo.jp/asagomuseum/ (Japanese) (venue's website)
Fee
Adults ¥500, College - High School Students ¥300, Junior High - Elementary School Students ¥200
Venue Hours
From 9:00 To 17:00
Closed on Wednesdays
Note:If Wednesday is a National Holiday, the museum will be open on Wednesday but closed the following Thursday. Closed on days following National Holidays, from 12/25-1/5, and installation periods.
Access
15 minutes by taxi from Nii station on the JR Bantan line.
Address
739-3 Tataragi, Asago, Hyogo 679-3423
Phone: 079-670-4111 Fax: 079-670-4113
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Venue: Asago Art Village
Schedule: From 2007-09-15 To 2007-10-28
Address: 739-3 Tataragi, Asago, Hyogo 679-3423
Phone: 079-670-4111 Fax: 079-670-4113
