Kitaoji Rosanjin: A Revolutionary in the Art of Japanese Cuisine

The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto

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Playing an active role in a wide range of art, including calligraphy, seal-making, cooking and pottery, an artist of exceptional talent, Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959) was particularly well-known as a gourmand who attained the pinnacle of gastronomy. Declaring that dishware is a “kimono” for food, Rosanjin expressively interpreted the appeal of Japanese cuisine, attempting to reinvent it in his own way. Through his work, we will explore the relationship between Japanese cuisine and its dishware, which crystallizes the Japanese spirit of hospitality and its concept of nature. In addition to Rosanjin’s work, and in cooperation with several Japanese restaurants in Kyoto, we will introduce photographs and images by contemporary Japanese photographers who have captured different aspects of Japanese cuisine from a fresh perspective.

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Talk Session: “Kyo-ryori (Kyoto cuisine) and Rosanjin” (Japanese only)
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Location: 1F Lobby
Participants: 200
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Memorial Talk: “Rosanjin in Reminiscence” (Japanese only) 　　　
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Please refer to the official site for further details.