Paramita Museum - Past Events
Below is a list of all past events for Paramita Museum. Current and upcoming events, as well as other details, are available on the venue's page.
Applique Art: The World of Ayako Miyawaki
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- 2018-03-01 - 2018-04-15
A special exhibition of works from the museum collection by Ayako Miyawaki, a postwar applique artist who specialized in painting on cloth. Demonstrating a superb design sense, her warm, humorous, and...More »
Kanjiro Kawai Exhibition
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- 2018-01-02 - 2018-02-25
Showing the complete works of Kanjiro Kawai in an exhibition to mark the 50th anniversary of his death. Presented from the Yamaguchi University collection are ceramics, wood carving works and writings. [Related...More »
Yasuyuki Namikawa “The Allure of The Seven Treasures”
[0] [0]- Media: Crafts - Ceramics
- 2017-10-28 - 2017-12-25
Ninety years after the death of Japanese cloisonné artist Yasuyuki Namikawa comes his first ever retrospective exhibition. Cloisonné enamels gained much popularity in the Meiji era, with Yasuyuki Namikawa...More »
The Twelfth Paramita Ceramic Arts Awards Exhibition
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- 2017-07-14 - 2017-08-27
The 12th Ceramic Arts Awards is based on a general poll of public votes taken from visitors to the exhibition. Nominations for the “Ceramist who Represents the Times” have been received from art museums,...More »
Mai Komada “C²”
[0] [0]- Media: Illustration
- 2017-06-15 - 2017-06-26
Showing illustrations by Mai Komada.More »
Hitoshi Kusanagi “All On My Own Mandala Triennale”
[0] [0]- Media: Painting
- 2017-05-18 - 2017-05-29
Hitoshi Kusanagi’s artwork is rooted in the ideology that the origin of peace comes from the mutual acknowledgement and consideration of all living things.More »
Shiko Munakata – The Worlds of Painting and Prints
[0] [0]- Media: Painting - Prints
- 2017-05-18 - 2017-07-09
In addition to Shiko Munakata’s prints, this exhibition also features his colorful, free, and powerful paintings and calligraphy. All 53 of Munakata’s works from the collection are featured. More »
Toshio Arimoto: A Decade of Painting and Poetry From A Genius Lost Too Soon
[0] [0]- Media: Painting
- 2017-04-01 - 2017-05-14
The painter Toshio Arimoto spent only ten years working as an artist before his premature death, yet his works fusing Eastern and Western classical traditions remain acclaimed to this day. More than 120...More »
Goro Kawamoto “Passionate Beauty in Painted Ceramics”
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- 2017-01-02 - 2017-02-05
In 40 works from its collection, the Paramita Museum offers a glimpse into the world of ceramics artist Goro Kawamoto on the 30th anniversary of his death. Kawamoto was born into a family of ceramics dyeing...More »
Mitsumasa Anno Exhibition
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- 2016-04-01 - 2016-05-14
Born in Shimane prefecture in 1926, Mitsumasa Anno made his debut as a picture-book author at the age of 42 (in 1968) with “Fushigi na e” (“Strange Pictures”). The watercolors used in his works exude a...More »
Masahiko Ichino Ceramics Exhibition “Utuwa”
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- 2016-02-18 - 2016-03-28
In 1961, Masahiko Ichino was born into a family of potters who made traditional Tamba tea wares. Through his unique forms and modern styles, Masahiko Ichino was able to revive interest in this traditional...More »
The Beauty of Japan in Tea Utensils
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- 2016-01-02 - 2016-02-14
Seiroku Moroto was born in 1846 as the oldest son and heir to a landowner. Starting a rice wholesale business, Seiroku made a fortune in a relatively short time and donated money to help create water pipes...More »
The Ise Collection: Masterpieces of Western Painting - From the Impressionist Era to the 20th Century
[0] [2]- Media: Painting
- 2015-10-30 - 2015-12-25
The Ise Collection covers a wide range of Western art, from European art such as Impressionism and École de Paris, to contemporary American art, receiving high acclaim from within and outside Japan. This...More »
The Royal Botanic Gardens,Kew: English Garden-Showcase for Flowers and Plants of the World
[0] [0]- Media: Illustration - Painting - Crafts
- 2015-09-05 - 2015-10-25
With the support of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in Southwest London, this exhibition focuses on Europe’s long history of plant cultivation and cultural appreciation. Important drawings, paintings, and...More »
The Tenth Paramita Ceramic Arts Awards Exhibition
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- 2015-07-15 - 2015-08-31
The 10th Ceramic Arts Awards is based on a general poll of public votes taken from visitors to the exhibition. Nominations for the “Ceramist who Represents the Times” have been received from art museums,...More »
Rediscovering Ryusei Kishida— Oil Paintings and Beyond
[0] [0]- Media: Painting - Drawing - Prints
- 2015-05-15 - 2015-07-11
In addition to his famous oil paintings, this exhibition representing Ryusei Kishida’s diverse oeuvre includes watercolor sketches, Nihonga paintings, prints, and book designs. [Related Event] Mezzopiano...More »
Hokusai’s Mt. Fuji— “Thirty-Six Views” and “One Hundred Views”
[0] [0]- Media: Prints
- 2015-04-04 - 2015-05-10
All of the prints of Hokusai Katsushika’s iconic “Thirty-Six Views of Mt. Fuji” and “One-Hundred Views of Mt. Fuji” are on display. [Related Event] Lecture “Hokusai— An Artist Who Astonished the World”...More »
Yumeji Takehisa “130th Anniversary Exhibition”
[0] [0]- Media: Illustration - Drawing
- 2015-01-29 - 2015-03-31
Centering on the nostalgic art and romantic memories of painter and symbol of the Taisho period, Takehisa Yumeji, this exhibition introduces women’s lifestyles of the time through paintings, sketches of...More »
Kokei Eri ＋ Sayoko Eri “Buddhist Statues and the Beauty of Kirigane”
[0] [1]- Media: Sculpture
- 2014-11-28 - 2015-01-25
Displaying Buddhist statues by Kokei Eri and kirigane decorative cut metal and other valuable works from the Paramita Museum collection by his wife, Sayoko Eri, made at Studio Heian. More »
Shoen, Shoko, and Atsushi: Three Uemura Generations
[0] [0]- Media: Painting - Talks
- 2014-10-11 - 2014-11-24
Presenting around 50 works by three generations of painters: Shoen Uemura (1875-1949), painter of dignified bijinga (beautiful women portraits), Shoko Uemura (1902-2001), who produced refined kachoga (bird...More »
Yae Asano Centennial Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Painting
- 2014-10-01 - 2014-11-24
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Yae Asano’s birth, the Paramita Museum presents 89 works by the abstract oil painter known for inlays of color on black and white bases with thick and scrapped applications...More »
Captivating Qing Dynasty Ceramics
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- 2014-08-02 - 2014-09-29
Chinese ceramics made during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) are considered some of the finest in the world. Their delicate aesthetics and attention to elaborate detail, made such works particularly popular...More »
The Ninth Paramita Ceramic Arts Awards Exhibition
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- 2014-06-26 - 2014-07-27
The 9th Ceramic Arts Awards is based on a general poll of public votes taken from visitors to the exhibition. Nominations for the “Ceramist who Represents the Times” have been received from art museums,...More »
Banko Exhibition
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- 2014-06-26 - 2014-07-27
The first Banko was made in the mid 1700’s in Mie Prefecture by a powerful merchant, Nunami Rouzan. He hoped for his product’s spirits to live forever, and thus stamped “Banko Fueki” on his ceramic works....More »
Masuo Ikeda Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Graphics - Prints - Ceramics
- 2014-05-22 - 2014-06-22
The internationally renowned print maker Masuo Ikeda was born in former Manchuria in 1934 and at the end of the war moved with his family to Nagano prefecture. On the brink of adulthood he came to Tokyo...More »
Alfons Mucha Unknown
[0] [0]- Media: Illustration
- 2014-03-04 - 2014-05-18
Alfons Mucha (1860–1939), born in Moravia (present Czech Republic), remains a highly popular artist to this day . Starting out as an illustrator, his poster for the 1894 play “Gismonda” starring Sarah...More »
20th Century French Painting
[0] [0]- Media: Illustration - Painting - Drawing
- 2014-02-08 - 2014-03-31
The Impressionist paintings of France in the late 19th century upturned the sensibilities that had prevailed in Western paining until that point, opening the door to a new age. Movements such as Fauvism...More »
The Takamadonomiya Netsuke Collection and Wild Bird Photography by Princess Takamadonomiya
[0] [0]- Media: Photography - Sculpture - Crafts
- 2014-01-02 - 2014-02-04
The Takamadonomiya Royal Family is active in the promotion of sports and international goodwill. Mr. and Mrs. Takadanomiya also have a profound knowledge of the arts, collecting and studying Edo-era netsuke...More »
“Mizuno Collection - Modern Nihonga - The Legacy of Aesthetics”
[0] [0]- Media: Painting - Drawing
- 2013-11-16 - 2013-12-23
The Mizuno Collection is built around the work of Taikan Yokoyama and other early members of Nihon Bijutsuin. This exhibition features Yokoyama’s early masterpiece “Selflessness”, along with the work of...More »
Japan Glass Artcrafts Association 40th Anniversary Exhibition: Contemporary Spun Glass
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- 2013-09-05 - 2013-11-11
Exhibition of spun glass works by over 100 members of the Japan Glass Artcrafts Association, many of whom have received recognition in Japan and internationally. Part 1: 9/5 (Thurs) - 9/30 (Mon) Part...More »
Toshihiko Kakogawa “Botanical Art: Camellias, Roses and Wild Plants”
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- 2013-08-03 - 2013-08-14
Exhibition of botanical paintings by Toshihiko Kakogawa.More »
Torazo Nishikawa Exhibition
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- 2013-07-20 - 2013-07-31
Exhibition of wooden furniture by Torazo Nishikawa, designed to brighten up any living space.More »
Rimpa, Jakuchu and the World of Elegance: Selections from the Hosomi Collection, Kyoto
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- 2013-07-06 - 2013-09-01
Exhibition of the works of renowned Edo Period artists from the collections of Kyoto’s Hosomi Museum, specifically those of the Rimpa School, including Jakucho Ito, Sotatsu Tawaraya, Korin Ogata, and Hoitsu...More »
Masato Kimura Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Ceramics
- 2013-07-06 - 2013-07-17
Exhibition of the ceramic works of Masato Kimura, who pursues the idea of appreciating beauty in everyday objects. On display will be his vessels, flower vases, incense burners and other accessories.More »
The 8th Paramita Ceramic Art Prize Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Crafts - Ceramics
- 2013-07-06 - 2013-09-01
The exhibition of works of 6 artists nominated for the grand prize of Paramita’s annual ceramic art competition. Visitors can vote their favorite artist between 7/6-8/4, and the winner will be announced...More »
Shinsui Ito - Painting and Dessins
[0] [0]- Media: Painting - Drawing
- 2013-05-10 - 2013-07-01
Exhibition of Nihonga painter and woodblock print artist Shinsui Ito with a focus on his pursuit of female beauty. On display are his major works spanning the Taisho and Showa periods and original rough...More »
Koichi Uchida Exhibition
[0] [2]- Media: Crafts - Ceramics
- 2013-05-10 - 2013-07-01
Exhibition of ceramics and crafts by Aichi-born artist Koichi Uchida.More »
Mikiko Matsuda Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Crafts - Ceramics
- 2008-04-17 - 2008-04-22
*Exhibiting at 1F/small galleryMore »
Ryoji Koie Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Ceramics
- 2008-04-01 - 2008-06-30
The exhibition features ceramics by Ryoji Koie that range from a tea cups to contemporary ceramics. *Exhibiting at 2F/room 4More »
"Charming Glass" Exhibition
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- 2008-04-01 - 2008-04-13
*Exhibiting at 1F/small galleryMore »
"One Thousand Paper Cranes in Kuwana" Exhibition
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- 2008-03-28 - 2008-03-30
The exhibition features different types of paper cranes that are considered as Kuwana city's culture. *Exhibiting at 1F/small galleryMore »
Hidehiko Muranaka Exhibition
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- 2008-03-16 - 2008-03-23
*Exhibiting at 1F/small galleryMore »
Michiko Nakane "A Flower of Resin"
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- 2008-03-06 - 2008-03-13
*Exhibiting at 1F/small galleryMore »
Yoshiko Utsumi Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Painting
- 2008-02-22 - 2008-03-03
This exhibition features about 30 oil paintings including a work titled "Tabidachi (departure)". The exhibited items will also be available for purchase. *Exhibiting at 1F/small galleryMore »
"Tenchi Kosai (Nature's Powers) Part II" Exhibition
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- 2008-02-14 - 2008-02-20
The exhibition features landscape photography that captures nature's immense power that cohabitates with its delicacy and beauty. *Exhibiting at 1F/small galleryMore »
Masaaki Adachi "Smiling Enku and Mokujiki"
[0] [0]- Media: Sculpture
- 2008-02-04 - 2008-02-11
"During the Edo period, the monks Enku and Mokujiki made smiling wooden Buddhist sculptures while praying. These works were a result of a heart-to-heart communication." (Statement by the artist) *Exhibiting...More »
Morihiro Hosokawa "The World of 'Suki' (Changing One's Path)"
[0] [1]- Media: Graphics - Crafts - Ceramics
- 2008-02-01 - 2008-03-31
Morihiro Hosokawa, the 18th master of the Hosokawa family, was born in 1938 and was a renowned politician serving as the Kumamoto prefecture governor and the 79th Japanese prime minister. After retiring...More »
"Ise Cotton" Exhibition
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- 2008-01-18 - 2008-01-30
Ise cotton is cultivated in the area between Kuwana and the Ise plains. Although cotton's characteristics have not changed much in terms of weaving patterns, there is still a wide variety due to a diversity...More »
Chizuko Kojima Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Ceramics
- 2008-01-02 - 2008-01-31
This exhibition features ceramics by Chizuko Kojima, founder of Paramita Museum, and paintings by Saburouichi Kojima, her husband. Over 100 works will be on display, mostly created during the year 2007....More »
Sanjiro Minamikawa "Pilgrimage at the Ancient Kumano Road"
[0] [0]- Media: Photography - Talks
- 2008-01-02 - 2008-01-31
The three Kumamo mountains, Yoshino, Omine and Takano, are guarded with steep hills, thick forests, huge rocks, big falls and cool winds. This area is where various religions such as Shinto, Buddhism,...More »
Keiko Sugino + Zuisen Yoneda Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Graphics - Crafts
- 2008-01-02 - 2008-01-15
This exhibition features original dolls for the Girl's Festival day, ceramic dolls and calligraphic works in the form of a scrolls, frames and Byobu (folding screens) colored with precious old clothes. *Exhibiting...More »
"Requiem for the Spirits" Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Photography
- 2007-12-15 - 2007-12-24
Since their days at the digital research center, Akiyama and Shimojima have established a strong friendship. Both artists are from Mie prefecture, and have realized their strong desire to have a photography...More »
Takuya Kanemoto + Kaori Terasawa Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Ceramics
- 2007-12-05 - 2007-12-11
This exhibition features vessels for hospitality. *Exhibiting at 1F Small galleryMore »
"The Warmth of Wood" Exhibition
[0] [1]- Media: Product - Crafts
- 2007-11-07 - 2007-12-02
The exhibition features benches and tables made by chestnut wood, frames designed for textile painting, shelves that respond to people's daily use, and statues of jizo and an owl. *Exhibiting at 1F Small...More »
Kutani Porcelain Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Ceramics
- 2007-10-12 - 2007-11-04
*Exhibiting at 1F small galleryMore »
Shinya Nakamura "Figures of Prayer, 16 Disciples of Shaka Nyorai and Miserere"
[0] [0]- Media: Sculpture
- 2007-10-01 - 2007-12-25
Shinya Nakamura, born in Mie 1926, exhibited his sculpture at the 6th Nitten exhibition in 1950 for the first time. He was assigned as a professor at University of Kagoshima in 1951 and continuously produced...More »
"Modern Painting: Establishing the Perspective of Modern Painting" Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Painting
- 2007-09-01 - 2007-09-30
The period between the late 19th and early 20th century was an epoch-making era in art history. Artists created works for the purpose of self-expression, and new techniques in expression were invented. The...More »
"Revisiting Yokkaichi City's Modern Design: Old and New Yokkaichi Advertisements" Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Graphics - Illustration
- 2007-08-01 - 2007-08-28
The exhibition features advertisements from Yokkaichi during the early Showa period, and tea labels that were exported overseas from the Meiji period. The works are from the Yokkaichi Printing Company...More »
Eisaku Maeda "The Four Seasons in the Countryside"
[0] [0]- Media: Painting - Sculpture
- 2007-07-20 - 2007-07-29
The artist will be present on the 21st, 22nd, 28th, 29th, and during the afternoon from the 23rd to the 27th. *Exhibiting at Small Gallery on the 1st floorMore »
"The 2nd Paramita Ceramics Award" Exhibition
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- 2007-07-01 - 2007-08-31
For this exhibition, eight artists were selected by galleries, art critics, and people working in the art field. The final winner will be selected by gallery visitors who are allowed to vote for their...More »
Takashi Tanimoto "Spirit of Jomon, Iga Style Part 2"
[0] [0]- Media: Ceramics
- 2007-06-30 - 2007-07-17
The exhibition will have small ceramic work ranging from 15 to 50 cm in size. *Exhibiting at the Small Gallery on 1F.More »
Kageo Miura Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Fashion - Talks
- 2007-04-01 - 2007-06-30
Kageo Miura was born in 1916 in Kyoto. He became interested in textile and dyes after WWII, and became a part of the working effort to revive post-war Kyoto. During his career, he has presented innovative...More »
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