Mie Prefectural Art Museum - Past Events
Below is a list of all past events for Mie Prefectural Art Museum. Current and upcoming events, as well as other details, are available on the venue's page.
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Japanese Tradition Rediscovered by Modernists: “Katsura” by Yasuhiro Ishimoto
San Francisco born photographer Yasuhiro Ishimoto (1921-2012) studied at the IIT Institute of Design in Chicago and became known for his photography book “Katsura: Tradition and Creation in Japanese Architecture”...More »
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Theo Jansen Exhibition
At Mie Prefectural Art Museum this summer, meet a world-famous Dutch artist, Theo Jansen, and his “Strandbeests -beach animal- “. Strandbeests are giant artificial creatures that can walk by means of the...More »
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Rediscovering Three-Dimentional Art in Japan
Japan has a long history of three-dimensional art, from Buddhist and Shinto sculptures to dolls, objects d’art, architectural sculptures, and other works tied to both religion and daily life. With the...More »
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Permanent Collection 4th Term 2016
Exhibiting works from the Mie Prefectural Art Museum’s permanent collection. Room 1 displays paintings depicting mountains and the sea, while Room 2 presents “Rediscover Japanese Sculpture” with a focus...More »
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Sadaya Ishigaki Exhibition
This exhibition presents the work of Sadaya Ishigaki (1947~) with color rich landscape paintings from his early years through to recent works.More »
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Artists from Marunuma Art Park
The artists at Marunuma Art Park currently work across the fields of sculpture, ceramics, printmaking and painting. This exhibition introduces the work of 11 artists and 3 graduates from Marunuma Art Park....More »
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Ben Shahn: From the Collection of Marunuma Art Park
Ben Shahn (1898–1969) was an American painter of Lithuanian Jewish heritage who worked in a stone etching workshop while studying art as a teenager. His works have consistently dealt with issues of racism,...More »
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Yukihito Masuura “Kami no Miya”
A solo photography show by Yukihito Masuura, in commemoration of the Ise-Shima Summit. Since 2006, Masuura has continued to photograph historic shrines and temples with an invested interest in depictions...More »
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Manekineko-Tei Collection: Labyrinth of Cats - Cats in Art from Ukiyo-e to the Present
The Exhibition, which has been widely acclaimed by cat-lovers, will finally come to Mie Prefectural Art Museum. This exhibition shows more than 350 pieces of art related to the beloved animal, cats, from...More »
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Julio González Retrospective: Master of Iron Sculpture
Julio González (1876-1942) a sculpturer born in Barcelona, Spain, continues to be greatly respected for his pioneering experiments in iron sculpture. By applying the technique of welding to sculpture,...More »
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Funakoshi Katsura: The Sphinx in Myself
Funakoshi Katsura (born in 1951, Morioka) is an acclaimed contemporary sculptor, known for his works depicting human figures who appear to be looking into the distance. The displays include 30 sculptures...More »
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1940s - Rediscovery of 20th Century Japanese Art IV
This is the 4th exhibition of the series “Rediscovery of 20th Century Japanese Art”, following the 1910s, 1920s and 1930s, which tries to grasp various aspects of Japanese Arts including both the so-called...More »
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Collection of Mie Prefectural Art Museum 2nd Term 2015
Presenting works by Marc Chagall, Sotaro Yasui, and others from the museum’s collection.More »
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2015 Term 2 Exhibition: The Art of Yoshitatsu Yanagihara
Introducing the sculptures of Yoshitatsu Yanagihara in the Yoshitatsu Yanagihara Memorial Gallery.More »
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Mirage and Insomnia―The Imagination of Day-Night Reversal
“When the day and the night are reversed, or merge into each other, our imaginations can make astonishing leaps.” As in the words of Novalis, the darkness of night has attracted countless poets and storytellers,...More »
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First 2015 Permanent Collection Exhibition
Presenting ocean-related works from the Mie Prefectural Art Museum’s collection.More »
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Fly High on the Wings of Art
This exhibition of dreams and adventure presents works of ancient and modern, Eastern, and Western art exploring themes of the sky and flight. [Related Events] “Flying Island” Workshop Instructors:...More »
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New-Wave Artists in Mie 2015
Displaying works by young artists with ties to Mie Prefecture.More »
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Permanent Collection Fourth Term 2014 Exhibition
Room 1: “If Winter Comes, Can Spring Be Far Behind?” Room 2: Misao Yokohama “Eight Views of Xiao-Xiang” Room 3: Collection/Donation Exhibition More »
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Gifts from the Cultural Foundation of Okada - The Foundation’s 35th Anniversary
An exhibition of masterpieces donated by the Cultural Foundation of Okada. [Related Events] Mini Concert with harpist Madoka Araki Date: Dec.13 (Sat) From 13:30 Location: Mie Prefectural Art Museum Admission:...More »
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2014 3rd Term Permanent Collection Exhibition
Mie Prefectural Art Museum’s collection exhibition occupies 3 spaces. The 1st room will include works from 20th Century Spain, the 2nd room will contain works on the theme “Touch with your Eyes, Look...More »
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Camino/Kumano— Artists Meet the Pilgrimage Roads
The word “Camino” in the title of this exhibition not only stands for “road” in Spanish, but also signifies, as in Japanese word “Kamino”, the “holiness” of the sacred place of Kumano. This exhibition...More »
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Hiromitsu Nakazawa Retrospective
This retrospective commemorating the 140th anniversary of Hiromitsu Nakazawa’s birth gives a full picture of the artist, with representative oil paintings and other major works, as well as watercolors,...More »
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Takeshi Kohtani Exhibition
Takeshi Kadani’s sculptural reliefs, composed from abstract forms and lines, are introduced in this exhibition. Recent works are available alongside older works. [Image: Takeshi Kohtani “White Structure...More »
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2014 2nd Term Permanent Collection Exhibition
Mie Prefectural Art Museum’s collection exhibition occupies 3 spaces. The 1st room will include works connected to Hiromitsu Nakagawa, the 2nd room will contain Occidental Art, and the 3rd room will feature...More »
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2014 Term 1 Exhibition: The Art of Yoshitatsu Yanagihara
Introducing the sculptures of Yoshitatsu Yanagihara in the Yoshitatsu Yanagihara Memorial Gallery.More »
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Toyoshiro Fukuda: A Retrospective
Born in Akita Prefecture, Toyoshiro Fukuda (1904-1970) became one of the most famous Japanese-style painters of the Showa era. A student of two innovative painters—Ryushi Kawabata of Tokyo and Bakusen...More »
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2014 1st Term Permanent Collection Exhibition
The 2014 1st Term Permanent Collection Exhibition presents “Modern Paintings in Japan, Spain, and France” in Room 1, “The Calligraphy of Bakuzan Sakaki” in Room 2, and “Bring Me a Jelly Made from Winds...More »
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2014 Term 1 Exhibition: The Art of Yoshitatsu Yanagihara
Introducing the sculptures of Yoshitatsu Yanagihara in the Yoshitatsu Yanagihara Memorial Gallery.More »
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A Table!— Art Feast
“A Table!” is a French phrase used to announce a meal and assemble the family at the table. This exhibition shows a variety of works concerned with food and meals by artists from diverse places and time...More »
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2013 Fourth Term Exhibition: Sculptures of Yoshitatsu Yanagihara
Displaying works by Yoshitatsu Yanagihara. Admission to the Collection of the Mie Prefectural Art Museum exhibition and the permanent exhibition included in the cost of admission. More »
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“Imagination from/into/beyond Words”
Ayumu Ohashi(b.1940) engages across a wide range of creative practices including that of illustrator, essayist and designer, with illustrations for magazines and other publications becoming a central axis...More »
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Matabei Iwasa Exhibition
Known as the eccentric painter of the Edo period Matabei Iwasa(1578-1650) is recognized as one of the forefathers of ukiyo-e. Working across the regions of Kyoto, Echizen and Edo he came to settle for...More »
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Permanent Collection 4th Term 2013 Exhibition
The fourth quarterly exhibition of works from the Mie Prefectural Art Museum’s collection presents “Artists with Ties to Mie Prefecture” in Room 1 and “Words and Images From Western Modern Art” in Room...More »
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Tai Nakatani Exhibition
Exhibition to commemorate 20 years since the death of one of the most highly regarded artists of post-war yoga (Western-style) painting, Tai Nakatani (1903-1993). Nakatani pursued his career as a painter...More »
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Atsuhiko Misawa “Animals 2013 in Mie”
Exhibition of large-scale, wooden animal sculptures by highly-acclaimed carver Atsuhiko Misawa (1961-), who imbues his works with a sense of humour and human-like qualities. Recommended for adults and...More »
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Masaaki Yashima Exhitbion
Exhibition of Yasui Art Prize recipient Masaaki Yashima, who specializes in representations of people and their way of life in monochrome oil paintings.More »
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“Women In-Between: Asian Women Artists 1984-2012”
This exhibition addresses the drastic change in the circumstances surrounding Asian women artists in recent years, that has come about through rapid development and heightened consciousness of gender issues...More »
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"Yoshitatsu Yanagihara's Art Part 2" Exhibition
This exhibition will introduce Yoshitatsu Yanagihara's sculptures. *Exhibiting at the Yoshitatsu Yanagihara Memorial Gallery Hall More »
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Yuzo Saeki "A Vivid Life: 80 Years After"
Saeki Yuzo (1898-1928) died in Paris. Notwithstanding his all too early death, even now his works can appeal to us. Conscious of death getting near, his works were finished with an amazing speed that filled...More »
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"The Mural Art of Kotohira-gu Shrine" Exhibition
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...More »
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Kakuzo Takehata Exhibition
Kakuzo Takehata (1919-2006) was a pioneer of Japanese abstract sculpture. Active since the later 1940s, during the 1960s he worked with cement and plastics, and from the end of the '70s with plywood, until...More »
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"Yoshitatsu Yanagihara's Art Part 1" Exhibition
This exhibition will introduce Yoshitatsu Yanagihara's sculptures. *Exhibiting at the Yoshitatsu Yanagihara Memorial Gallery HallMore »
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"Museum Collection" Exhibition
Taken from the museum's permanent collection, this exhibition will introduce visitors to Japanese oil painters, Goya and Spanish art, and contemporary Korean works.More »
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"Still / Motion: Video Paintings" Exhibition
It is widely known that video technology has greatly influenced visual culture. A major example is the influence of video art that emerged in the 1960's; artists such as Nam June Paik were interested in...More »
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"Mie Prefecture's Children" Exhibition
The Mie Prefecture's Children exhibition has taken a role to develop children's creative activities, to understand children's cultures and to expand communication with children for 25 years. Since 2003,...More »
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"Museum Collection, The 4th Term" Exhibition
[Image: Edvard Munch From the Meier-Graefe Portfolio "Moonlight" (1895) etching on paper, 31.0x25.5cm]More »
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"Art of Yoshitatsu Yanagihara, The 4th Term" Exhibition
*Exhibiting at Yanagihara Yoshitatsu WingMore »
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"Linking Modern Artists" Exhibition
Focusing on friendships among artists, this exhibition introduces the collections of Mie Prefectural Art Museum along with related episodes. Gallery Talk: December 12th (Sun) 14:00- [Image: Takeji...More »
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"Art of Yoshitatsu Yanagihawa, The 3rd Term" Exhibition
*Exhibiting at Yoshitatsu Yanagihawa Memorial GalleriesMore »
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"Museum Collection, The 3rd Term" Exhibition
*Exhibiting at Room 1, Room 2, Room 3, Lobby, Entrance Hall and Garden [Image: From "Room 3: The City's Image, a Space of Image"]More »
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"Modern Age in Japanese Sculpture" Exhibition
Although versatile three-dimensional figures had been produced such as Buddhist statues, other deity figures, dolls, objects and architectural decorations, the term "Chokoku (sculpture)" did not exist...More »
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"Ukiyoe; the Media that Carried Dreams and Information - Centering around the 'Fiftōy-three Stations of the Tokaido' in the Kameyama Art Museum Collection" Exhibition
The exhibition focuses on the Ukiyoe prints that have given both dreams and utilitarian information to the citizens of Edo. The exhibited works are mostly from the Kameyama Art Museum's collection. [Image:...More »
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"Works from the Collection Part 1 -Watercolor Sketches" Exhibition
The Mie Prefectural Art Museum has collected watercolors and drawings that represent the background of the artists’ creative activities. The exhibition displays watercolors and drawings that are sketches...More »
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"Marc Chagall and Jewish Mysticism" Exhibition
Chagall once said, "Even though the world is filled with many struggles, I have never given up on the love that I give and love that is shared among people. In an artist's palette, there is a color that...More »