"The Tale of the Genji Nishiki-ori" Exhibition
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At Jotenkaku Art Museum
Media: Crafts
On March 3rd, 2008, the textile version of the Tale of the Genji was completed. The artists, Itaro Yamaguchi initiated the project in 1970 to leave a work of art for the later generations. For 37 years, he dedicated both night and day to the project.
On June 27th, 2007 he passed away after completing the project. He was 105.
Schedule
From 2008-04-27 To 2008-07-21
Artist(s)
Website
http://www.itaro-genji.com/ (Japanese)
Fee
Adults ￥1000, College - High School Students - 65 and Older ￥800, Junior High - Elementary School Students ￥500
Venue Hours
From 10:00 To 17:00
Access
10 minute walk from Imadegawa station on the subway Karasuma line.
Address
Imadegawa-dori Karasuma Higashi-iru, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-0898
Phone: 075-241-0423 Fax: 075-212-3585
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Venue: Jotenkaku Art Museum
Schedule: From 2008-04-27 To 2008-07-21
Address: Imadegawa-dori Karasuma Higashi-iru, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-0898
Phone: 075-241-0423 Fax: 075-212-3585
