Osaka Municipal Museum of Art - Past Events
Below is a list of all past events for Osaka Municipal Museum of Art. Current and upcoming events, as well as other details, are available on the venue's page.
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Caricatures and Cartoons from the Edo Era
The peaceful mid-eighteenth century Edo Era saw an influx of caricature style paintings. Among the great variety of works, the Toba-e style images born in Osaka were published as picture books and tremendously...More »
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The Art of Disney - The Magic of Animation
Through nearly 500 artworks of original art, sketches and concept art starting from the legendary Steamboat Willie and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, to Frozen and the latest Moana, this show will focus...More »
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Japanese Elegance: Modern Yamato-e in Bloom
Yamato-e is a traditional form of Japanese elegantly depicting the lives of people within the four seasons. It has a long, rich history dating back to the Tosa School beginning in the Muromachi period...More »
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In Search of Refreshment - Summer Arts
An exhibition of elegant lacquer ware, including the Ryusen-Gama which is famous worldwide for its pale green-blue lacquer colour. Exhibition Dates: Jul.7 (Fri) - Jul.19 (Wed), and Aug.1 (Tues) - Aug.20...More »
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Iwane Maruyama Saigoku Kannon Paintings
Osaka born nihonga artist Iwane Maruyama’s depictions of the thirty-three Saigoku Kannon Buddhist deities are introduced in this exhibition. Exhibition Dates: Jul.7 (Fri) - Jul.19 (Wed), and Aug.1 (Tues)...More »
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Western Tales in Osaka
Western style painting in Osaka started with a particular painting supervised by Sangoro Matsubara (1864-1946), one of the main figures responsible for the birth of a diverse range of styles of Western...More »
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Painters of the Maruyama–Shijo School
An offshoot of the Maruyama School, the Maruyama–Shijo School of Japanese painting was recognized for its works that delivered Western-influenced realism through traditional Japanese painting techniques....More »
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Buddhist Paintings x Scenery
Introducing Buddhist paintings that contain landscapes and living creatures.More »
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1,000 Years of Japanese Wooden Buddha Statues: From the Asuka Period to Enku
Rediscover the beauty of Japanese wood-carved Buddha statues in this exhibition focusing on how artists used wood as a material for more than a millennium. From the wooden Buddhas of the Asuka period (538)...More »
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Collection Exhibition: Trees x Buddhist Statues
A collection exhibition showcasing Japanese traditional visual arts with a focus on timber, with Nihonga paintings consisting of depictions of trees and Buddhist statues carved from all types of wood.More »
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Nitten: The Japan Fine Arts Exhibition
Begun as the First Ministry of Education Art Exhibition in 1907, the Nitten has the longest history of any public art contest in Japan. It introduces outstanding works by masters and new artists alike...More »
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Osaka Municipal Museum of Art Collection Exhibition: Recent Acquisitions
Osaka Municipal Museum of Art, which celebrates its 80th anniversary this year, boasts a collection of more than 8,400 artworks. The majority of its acquisitions in recent years have come from the public....More »
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Detroit Institute of Arts Exhibition - European Masterworks from Across the Atlantic Ocean
Presenting 52 European masterworks from the collection at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Please refer to the official site for further details.More »
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From Ogishi to Kukai
In celebration of eighty years of the Osaka Municipal Museum of Art and seventy years since the foundation of Nihon Shogeiin Corporation, this exhibition presents outstanding works of calligraphy, focusing...More »
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The 2nd Reorganized New Nitten Exhibition
While changing names and organizations, the Nitten art exhibition sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Sports, Science, and Technology has continued for more than a century. Today it is Japan’s most...More »
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The World of Chinese Tomb Figurines
Tomb figurines are burial accessories made from ceramics and other materials, traditionally in human forms. In recent years, Chinese tomb figurines have also included animals, buildings, and other motifs....More »
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The 61st All Kansai Exhibition
An annual exhibition held since 1941 showcasing works from all over Japan with a focus on Kansai artists. Out of some 1000 entries received, 300 are chosen for display in a rigorous selection process....More »
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Amusement and Beauties
Illustrations of amusement and beauties that were in fashion in the early Edo period are on display.More »
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In Admiration of the Seasons
This exhibition features a collection of paintings that express the changing of the seasons, such as the natural scenery depicted in the topics of “Setsugekka” (Snow Moon Flowers) and “Kachoufuugetsu”...More »
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Shan Shui – Traditional Chinese Paintings
Shan shui is the style of painting that is most often used in traditional Chinese painting, featuring mountains, rivers and waterfalls. This exhibition showcases the masterpieces of Shan shui, from museum-owned...More »
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Scriptures
This exhibition introduces various scriptures, from the strict and proper style of calligraphy of the Nara period influenced by the Sui and Tang dynasties of Ancient China, to the warm and graceful Japanese-style...More »
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The Beauty of Sencha, A Refreshing Tea
Presenting kettles, cups, and other tea ware reflecting the aesthetic tastes of masters of sencha tea, along with writings and illustrations related to this special kind of tea from Kyoto and Osaka.More »
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Animals and Art: An Exhibition of Japanese Paintings and Ceramics
In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Tennoji Zoo, this exhibition presents modern Japanese paintings and Oriental crafts featuring animals. These works have been donated or belong to the museum’s collection....More »
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Maruhei and Eitokusai Boys’ Festival Dolls
Presenting Boys’ Festival dolls and accessories by craftsmen from Kyoto’s Maruhei Ooki Doll Store and Tokyo’s Eitokusai family, both of which have histories of doll-making going back several generations....More »
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Incense Implements
Displaying incense cases, boxes, and burners from the museum’s collection. More »
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1st New Nitten Exhibition
While changing names and organizations, the Nitten art exhibition sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Sports, Science, and Technology has continued for more than a century. Today it is Japan’s most...More »
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Edo-Period Kimonos From the Chokosho Collection
Displaying short-sleeved kimonos, cotton prints, and bags from the Meiji through early-Showa periods collected by the bag merchant Kiyoshi Nakamura. More »
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Hina Doll Decoration
A display of Hina dolls from all over the country, dating from the late Meiji Era, to the start of the Showa Era.More »
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Chinese Crafts— A World of Superb Techniques
Introducing the diverse and exquisite techniques of Chinese ceramics from the Warring States through the Later Han periods, including glass, celadon, and mother-of-pearl.More »
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Earthenware from South-East Asia - From Ban Chiang to Hoi An
An exhibition introducing rare ceramics and porcelain from South-East Asia.More »
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Heaven-Sent: Gods and Buddhas Come to Earth
Shinto and Buddhist deities will sometimes descend to this world in answer to people’s hopes and prayers. These paintings depict moments when heaven and earth meet as gods such as Maha Maya (Mother of...More »
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The Colors of Spring in Ming and Qing Painting
Artists of every era have felt compelled to capture the beautiful scenery of the four seasons on canvas. This exhibition introduces outstanding paintings displaying the colors of spring. More »
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Chinese Sculptures
An exhibition of Buddhist and Taoism stone sculptures from the period of the Northern and Southern Dynasties to the Ming Dynasty, from the museum’s collection.More »
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Early Modern Painting 1750-1850
The late-Edo era was a time of great change and excitement for Japan and the world, with a number of highly original Japanese artists emerging from this stimulating culture. These creative figures included...More »
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” Children on Canvas - The Bond Between Great Artists and Their Offspring”
An exhibition of childrens’ portraits examines the relationship between parent and child, artist and model, as artists depict their own children and infuse their work with a gentle tenderness and love...More »
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Japanese Smoking Pipes— Fine Crafts of the Meiji and Taisho Eras
Bag shops once commissioned artisans to create tobacco pouches, netsuke miniature carvings, and drawstring purses. The Meiji-era law prohibiting the ownership of swords made the wearing of pipes around...More »
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Collection Exhibition: Welcome to the Shinanobashi Oil Painting Center
In 1924 Katsuyuki Nabei, a Kansai oil painter, founded the Shinanobashi Oil Painting Center, which put on exhibitions, made Osaka a base of oil painting activity, and produced many artists. This exhibition...More »
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Collection: Temples and Shrines from Shinto and Buddhism
Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines are sacred spaces of worship. Paintings that consist of wonderful tales, beautiful scenery, and solemn ceremonies are essential in uniting people and the Shinto and...More »
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Collection Exhibition: Edo Woodblock Print Books and the “Hyakki Yagyou” Picture Scrolls
The flourishing of publishing culture in the late Edo period saw the creation of many kinds of woodblock-printed books, which often contained professional illustrations. Along with the picture scrolls...More »
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Mountain Deities - Yoshino, Kumano, Koya
The Kii Peninsula stretching the three prefectures of Mie, Nara and Wakayama are stretched by the Kii mountain range which reach heights of over 1000m and are attacked by the ferocious winds of the pacific...More »
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45th Nitten Exhibition
This historic art exhibition dating back to 1907 features some 273 works from across Japan, as well as a special selection of 349 local works from Osaka, Nara, Wakayama, an Hyogo Prefecture. There will...More »
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Hina Doll Exhibition
Hina dolls are displayed on March 3rd as a means of wishing for the growth of the girls in a home. Dolls created between the late Meiji and the early Showa eras by prominent doll makers from Kyoto and...More »
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Buddhist Stone Sculpture of the Northern Wei Dynasty
An exhibition of stone Buddhist sculpture dating to the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534). It is believed that the stone sculpture of this period is the finest to have been made during the entire history...More »
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The 59th All Kansai Exhibition
An annual exhibition held since 1941 showcasing works from all over Japan with a focus on Kansai artists. Out of some 1000 entries received, 300 are chosen for display in a rigorous selection process....More »
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54th All Kansai Arts Exhibition
- Media: Painting - Graphics - Prints - Sculpture - Crafts - Ceramics - Art Competition
- 2008-07-08 - 2008-07-21
This exhibition has been taking place since 1941 and every year gathers work mainly from the Kansai region, but also as far as Shikoku and Hokuriku, selecting around 1000 pieces for entry from the more...More »
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"Prince Shotoku's Greatest Treasures" Exhibition
This exhibition features about 110 treasures that have been kept by the three temples, Eifuku-ji, Yachu-ji, and Taiseisyogun-ji, which have a strong relationship with Prince Shotoku. Exhibition highlights include...More »
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"Casal Collection: Accessories" Exhibition
This exhibition features about 120 Japanese traditional crafts including a medicine case, netsuke, and a pipe from the Casal Collection. [Image: "Ivory Netsuke" courtesy of Osaka Municipal Museum of...More »
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"Japanese Arts" Exhibition
The exhibition features Japanese art from the permanent collection. [Image: Hochu Nakamura "Rengezu" courtesy of Osaka Municipal Museum of Art]More »
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39th Nitten
This exhibition features 600 selected works which includes 275 works by masters and 324 works by local artists from Osaka, Nara, Wakayama and Hyogo prefectures. [Image: Kageo Miura "Japanese Root Vegetable...More »
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"Chinese Arts" Exhibition
The exhibition features Chinese art from the permanent collection. [Image: Yi Yuanji "Monkey Painting" courtesy of Osaka Municipal Museum of Art]More »
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"Lacquer Works from the Edo to the Meiji Period" Exhibition
The exhibition features about 40 lacquer works focusing on the Casal Collection, including the miniature tools for Hina-dolls that were produced between the Edo and Meiji periods. [Image: "Flower, Gold...More »
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"Chinese Calligraphic Art" Exhibition
This exhibition features about 30 calligraphic paintings from the Ming and Ch'ing Dynasties and stone curings from the Han and Tang Dynasties. [Image: "Kaitsu Hoyado Kokuseki" (Han dynasty) Courtesy...More »
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"Japanese Sculpture and Crafts, Buddhist Art" Exhibition
This exhibition features Buddhist sculpture and crafts created between the Asuka and the Muromachi periods. [Image: National Treasure "Bronze Gold Silver Basket with Floral Sukashibori Ornamentation"...More »
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"Chinese & Korean Metalwork and Ceramics: Bronze and Ceramic Works From the Han Dynasty" Exhibition
This exhibition features bronze sculptures from the Han dynasty and white ceramics decorated with Kakiotoshi and Tetsue (iron painting) from the Sung and Yuan dynasties. Korean ceramics will also be on...More »
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"Esoteric Buddhist Art" Exhibition
This exhibition features about 30 Buddhist paintings of the Ryoukai-mandara, Besson-mandara and other esoteric Buddhist images. [Image: Cultural Treasure "Aizen Mandara" (Kamakura period) Courtesy of...More »
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"Japanese Ceramics: Ceramics From Kyoto and Other Kilns From Kansai" Exhibition
During the Edo period, Kyoto became an important city in the world of ceramics. This exhibition features the gorgeous Kyo-yaki (Kyoto ceramics) as well as Kyo-yaki style ceramics from the different regions...More »
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"Paintings from the Tale of Genji" Exhibition
In 2008, the Tale of Genji will celebrate its 1000th anniversary. This exhibition features byobu (folding screens) and sketches that depict scenes from the famous story. [Image: Member of the Kano school...More »
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"Chinese Sculptures From the Yamaguchi Collection" Exhibition
The exhibition features selections from the Yamaguchi collection, which include Buddhist and Taoist statues created between the Northern Wei and the Tang dynasty. [Image: "Stone Figurine: River God...More »
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"BIOMBO: Japan Heritage as Legend of Gold" Exhibition
This exhibition features about 100 Byobu (folding screens) including two national treasures, 22 cultural properties and 18 pieces returning to Japan from foreign countries. The 10 Byobu that were originally...More »
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"Chinese Metalwork and Ceramics: Focusing on the Shang and Zhou Bronze and the Ming Ceramic"
This exhibition features Chinese arts and crafts that has a 5000-year history. The Shang and Zhou Bronze patterned with the Chinese ancient God Tao-tie, Korean celadon porcelain and Bronze are on display. [Image:...More »
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"Japanese Metalwork and Ceramics: Focusing on Mirrors and Hizen Porcelain" Exhibition
This exhibition features Japanese metalwork and ceramics (except Buddhist altar fittings). This includes Chinese and Japanese mirrors that were excavated between the Kofun and Heian periods. [Image:...More »
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"Shanghai Modern" Exhibition
After 2000 years of imperialism, the Republic of China was established by the democratic revolution in 1912. Shanghai, which had been developing since opening their port in 1942, became the biggest city...More »
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"Celebrating the 11th IAAF World Championships in Athletics Osaka 2007: The 'Maestri' of Italian Design" Exhibition
The exhibition is held in conjunction with the 11th IAAF World Championships in Athletics Osaka 2007 (taking place from 8/25 - 9/2 at Nagai Stadium in Osaka City). Milan, Osaka's sister-city, was established...More »
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"Casal Collection Accessories III" Exhibition
This exhibition features about 120 Japanese traditional crafts including a medicine case, netsuke and pipe from the Casal Collection. [Image: "Yellow Stone Makie Medicine Case" (Later Edo Period) Osaka...More »
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"Chinese Sculptures From the Yamaguchi Collection" Exhibition
The Osaka Municipal Museum of Art is known for possessing the Yamaguchi collection, the largest Chinese sculpture collection in Japan. In recent years, new works have been acquired and it has acquired...More »
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"Gold and Silver Lacquer Between Edo and Meiji Period III" Exhibition
This exhibition features about 40 gold and silver lacquer works produced between the Edo and Meiji periods, which are part of the museum's Casal Collection. [Image: "Makie Raden: Insect Case Shaped...More »
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The 53rd All Kansai Arts Exhibition
The All Kansai Arts Exhibition was founded in 1941 and featured juried works from the public. The exhibition was formerly called the "Osaka City Exhibition" and featured Japanese painting, oil painting,...More »
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The Exhibition of Masterpieces from Musee Guimet
Approximately 190 Ukiyoe works (woodblock prints from the Edo period in Japan) from Paris' Musée Guimet will be on display. The Musée Guimet was founded in 1889 by Lyons industrialist, Emile Guimet (1836-1918)....More »