Doll Creators in Japan
Museum “Eki” Kyoto
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Before the dawn of modern civilization, dolls were created as idols in the image of humans. As symbols of strengthened human ties, they represented a reverence for nature and respect for the dead, or took on religious meanings as embodiments of the existence and foundation of humanity. In contemporary times, dolls can be found almost anywhere and are often viewed as toys or familiar objects to be admired.
This exhibition of thoughtfully crafted works by some 150 doll creators focuses mainly on dolls presented at Doll Expo 2012. Among the displayed works are those by the Living National Treasures Nobuko Akiyama and Komao Hayashi and six Persons of Cultural Merit including Sayume Okuda. The show is a chance to appreciate the diverse works of these artists who create dolls of outstanding skill and rich expression with the power to grab and hold on to the hearts of viewers.
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Gallery Talks
Date: Mar. 1 (Sat), Mar. 8 (Sat), Mar. 15 (Sat) 11:00–11:30 and 14:00–14:30
Speaker: Sayoko Mori (doll maker, director of Aightowa Doll Studio)
Free with price of admission
Reservations not required.
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Schedule
from March 01, 2014 at 10:00 to March 30, 2014 at 20:00