This exhibition showcases monochrome pictures taken in Italy, France, and Hokkaido. [Image: Akiyo Kojima]

This exhibition introduces the mural art of Konbira Shrine, known as Konbira-san, in Konbiracho, Kagawa prefecture. It includes representative Cultural Properties from prominent Edo period painters like Oukyo Maruyama and Jakucho Ito, as well as pioneering Western-style painter Yuichi Takahashi and Kyouji Takubo's contemporary mural project. [Image: Oukyo Maruyama "Tigers Drinking Water" (1787)]

Since the Heian period "The Tale of Genji" has continued to be read for a thousand years, truly deserving the label of timeless classic. This special exhibition will introduce the places in Mie with a connection to the work. Emaki (illustrated scrolls), Byobu (folding screens) and many folios will be on display. Art Talk: May 25th (Sun) 13:30-15:00 Exhibition Explanation: May 25th (Sun) 11:30-12:00 Exhibition Explanation: June 7th (Sat) 16:00-16:30

Augustino is one of the major artists in Makonde sculpture, and he creates works related to fertility. He belongs to the Makonde tribe and started leaning half-abstract sculpture when he was 15 years old. Augustino currently produces half-abstract sculptural works that have flowing lines. This exhibition features his works with motifs such as maternal figures and the water fairy.

The Kurokawa Noh is a traditional art that has succeeded for 500 years. The exhibition Yoshino Oishi's photographs that capture the art through countless visits to the performances.

The exhibition features ceramics by Ryoji Koie that range from a tea cups to contemporary ceramics. *Exhibiting at 2F/room 4

Keiji Ito's sculptures were inspired by six Buddhist doctrines; charity, strictness, forbearance, devotion, meditation and wisdom are required for people to pass a bridge from this world to the next. The name of Paramita museums origins from this notion.

Kouichi Uchida wandered around the world, lived in towns that specialized in clay and ceramics, and trained himself to develop his own ceramic expressions. His works contain a primitiveness and delicacy, and their sizes range from large jars to smaller teapots. Uchida also has a strong reputation as a young up-and-coming ceramic artist. [Image: "coexistence.It ties" (2003) entrance mural]

Focusing on the concept of nature, Makio Yamaguchi created a boat-shaped sculpture titled "In Stone" and placed it in a traditional Japanese garden. By imitating and harmonizing with nature, Yamaguchi created this work as his coffin. The granite surfaced is painted with red ochre and the sculpture has a quiet but powerful presence. Seven of Yamaguchi's works, including one that received the Nakahara Teijirou award in 1983, are exhibited around the museum buildings. [Image: "In Stone" at Paramita garden (c) 2004 paramita museum. All Rights Reserved]

Masuo Ikeda, a leading printmaker, was also known for his multiple talents in other art media. In his latter years, he expressed himself through ceramics. When creating prints, Ikeda intentionally rejected using traditional Japanese motifs. However, he uses them without any resistance in his ceramic works. Ikeda also discovered how the process of using clay, the creation and destruction through soil and fire, imitated the Buddhist theory of reincarnation. Thus, Ikeda was convinced that ceramics was an appropriate medium for depicting the Heart Sutra. In 1997, he suddenly passed away at age 63. Since his death, the Heart Sutra series have been praised as the pinnacle of Ikeda's art career. *Exhibiting at 1F/First, Second and Third room [Image: "Heart Sutra Series: Ksitigarbha" (1994) (c) 2004 paramita museum. All Rights Reserved]

"I paint everything that is visible. People can view them the way they like," said artist Saburouichi Kojima. Kojima was born in Mie prefecture in 1908 and painted fruits, flowers and landscapes in a fresh color palette. Between 1939 to 1952, he studied under Kunitaro Suda and exhibited his works at independent shows. After a few solo exhibitions around the country, he passed away at age 90 right after his exhibition period in Nagoya. This exhibition features paintings, drawings and sketches by Saburouichi Kojima that depict the different seasons. *Exhibiting at 1F/the 6th room [Image: "Lily" (1988) oil painting, (c) 2004 paramita museum. All Rights Reserved]