Jiro Yoshihara, Leader of Gutai – In Search of the New
Ashiya City Museum of Art & History
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Exploring his shift from representational painting to abstractionism, this exhibition spotlights the many creative pursuits of Jiro Yoshihara, who remained on the cutting edge of artistic expression throughout his life. He attracted a diverse international following through stimulating correspondence with people all over the world, while at the same time taking an introspective approach to painting. Gutai Group research materials donated to the Osaka Municipal Museum of Fine Art, including documents from Yoshihara’s archives, magazines articles about the movement, and letters are among the displays. Photography and video of Yoshihara’s stage performances and outdoor installations, which until now have not had much representation in his retrospectives, are also featured.
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Lecture “Jiro Yoshihara – His Road to Abstractionism”
Date: Oct. 1 (Sat) 14:00
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from 9月 17, 2016 at 10:00 to 11月 27, 2016 at 17:00
Closed on Mondays, except for 9/19 and 10/10 (public holidays). Closed on 9/20 and 10/11 (Tuesday). Last admission 30 min. prior to closing.