Nara Prefectural Museum of Art(English)

Current and Upcoming Exhibitions

Temporary Exhibitions

  Journey to the World of Edward Gorey

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《Jumblies》Ⓒ2022 THE Edward Gorey Charitable Trust

 

Edward Gorey(1925-2000) is a picture book author with a profound fan base worldwide, is known for his unique worldview and meticulous monochrome line drawings.

Recently, his works such as The Doubtful Guest and The Hapless Child have been introduced one after another in Japan. Apart from his primary books, where he worked on both the text and illustrations, Gorey also exhibited his diverse talents in illustrations, stage and costume design, and posters for theatre and ballet. This exhibition reconfigures about 250 works and documents around theme such as “Children” “Real and Imagined Creatures” and “Performing Arts” from past exhibitions held at the Gorey house, the final residence turned memorial museum. Hold in an old house on the East Coast peninsula in the past, the exhibition probably invites you to Gorey’s enigmatic world, characterized by his detached and cool perspective on life and death. Enjoy your visit as if traveling to this historic house.

This exhibition, which began last year at the Shoto Museum of Art in Shibuya, is now touring nationwide and will be held in the Kansai region for the first time. Additionally, our museum will host a related exhibit, "Edward Gorey and Japanese Culture: A 20th Century American Perspective."


Exhibition Period: September 14, 2024 (Saturday) - November 10, 2024 (Sunday)

Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Last admission at 4:30 PM)

Closed: Mondays  (except September 16, 23, October 14, and November 4), September 17, 24, and October 15

Admission Fee: Adults = 1,200 yen

College and High School Students = 1,000 yen

Junior High and Elementary School Students = 800 yen

*For further details, please contact the museum.

 

 

The Beauty of Yamato: Recent Acquisitions and Deposits

Nara Prefecture, once known as Yamato, has cultivated a unique culture woven from its rich history and abundant natural environment. During the ancient and medieval periods, when Nara served as the ancient capital and the center of shrines and temples, a culture deeply rooted in faith flourished. This has become a defining characteristic of Nara's art that continues to this day. In the Edo period, when temple towns and castle towns thrived, a variety of cultural activities emerged within the samurai society, and distinctive Yamato arts and crafts also developed. Furthermore, famous historical sites, which were popular destinations for common people's excursions, became favorite subjects for literati and artists.

As we entered the modern era, these traditions were preserved, while Western-style painting began to influence the region. The ancient capital of Nara became an inexhaustible source of inspiration for artists.

This exhibition traces the flow of Nara-related paintings from the medieval period to the present day. By revisiting the often overlooked history of Nara's painting, we hope to provide an overview of the charm and characteristics of Nara's art, while also shedding light on the lesser-known painters and artists. This exhibition aims to highlight the diverse aspects of Nara's artistic heritage. Additionally, in the adjacent exhibition, we will showcase newly acquired and deposited works, offering a glimpse into the world of beauty and craftsmanship that thrives in Yamato.


Exhibition Period: January 18, 2024 (Saturday) - March 9, 2025 (Sunday)

Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Last admission at 4:30 PM)

Closed: Mondays  (except February 24, and March 3)

Admission Fee: Adults = 800 yen

College and High School Students = 600 yen

Junior High and Elementary School Students = 400 yen

*For further details, please contact the museum.

 

Information

Opening Hours

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

(Admission until 4:30 PM)

Closed
Every Monday (except public holidays), year-end and New Year holidays
※There may be temporary closures in addition to the above. Please contact
the museum for the most up-to-date information.


Admission

Museum Collection Exhibitions

Adults 400yen (300yen)

College and High School Students 250 yen (200 yen)

Junior High and Elementary School Students 150yen (100 yen)

 

Temporary Exhibitions

Admission fees to temporary exhibitions differ by exhibition.

For details about the admission fees, please inquire at our facility.

Gallery

Admission is free.

 

Triangle Museums


Visitors with a ticket stub from either the Nara National Museum or the Irie Taikichi Memorial Museum of Photography Nara City are eligible for a discount on the admission fee.

For details about the discount, please inquire at our facility.

 

Directions

The museum is 5 minutes on foot from Kintetsu Nara Station of the Kintestu Railway. Take Exit No.1 and head east toward the Nara Park.

From JR (Japan Railway) Nara Station take the Nara-Kotsu bus to the Kencho-mae (= Nara Prefectural Office) bus stop.


Address

10-6 Noboriōji-chō, Nara City 630-8213 Japan

TEL 0742-23-3968

FAX 0742-22-7032

 

 

Collections


The Nara Prefectural Museum of Art's collection primarily focuses on Japanese art, featuring exquisite works from the Kamakura period to the present. It also includes significant art and crafts deeply connected to Nara. As of the end of the Heisei era, the museum's collection has grown to over 4,600 items.

 

Donated Collection

 

Yoshikawa Kampo Collection


This collection, amassed by Yoshikawa Kampo, a researcher of cultural history and a Japanese-style painter, comprises approximately 2,000 items, including early modern paintings such as ukiyo-e and various crafts such as textiles. The collection traces the history of clothing and cultural customs from the Edo to Meiji periods and served as the inspiration for the establishment of our museum.

 

Yura Tetsuji Collection


This collection, gathered by the philosopher of history, Yura Tetsuji, consists of approximately 100 items, including notable works such as "Beauty" by Soga Shohaku and the "Autumn and Winter Landscape" attributed to Sesshu. The collection features Japanese paintings from the medieval to early modern periods, as well as Chinese paintings, calligraphy, sculptures, and crafts.

 

Ohashi Kaichi Collection


This collection, amassed by chemist Kaichi Ohashi, provides insight into the avant-garde trends in Japanese art during the 1950s and 1960s. It consists of approximately 500 paintings by artists such as Yuki Katsura, Tetsumi Kudo, Kazuo Shiraga, Tadashi Sugimata, Kota Suda, Waichi Tsudaka, and Tatsuoki Nambata.

 

Kenkichi Tomimoto's Works and Modern and Contemporary Art Connected to Nara

In addition to approximately 160 works by Kenkichi Tomimoto, a master of modern ceramics from Nara, we have an ongoing collection of works by modern and contemporary artists with strong ties to Nara. These artists include Bukichi Inoue, Shoen Uemura, Koji Kinutani, Kenkichi Sugimoto, Atsuko Tanaka, Ikko Tanaka, Tetsu Fusen, and Gyo Fumon.

 

100 Selections from the Our Collection

 

Paintings (Oriental and Pre-Edo)

Paintings (Modern and Contemporary)

Ukiyo-e

Collection of Works by Ceramicist Kenkichi Tomimoto

Sculpture

Crafts

Calligraphy

 

Google Arts and Culture

Please access our collection page using the link below.

Click Here.

 

Collection Search

In March 2024, we published basic information about our major collections in collaboration with "SHŪZŌ," a nationwide museum collection search database operated by the National Center for Art Research (NCAR).

SHŪZŌ  全国美術館収蔵品サーチ「SHŪZŌ」 | アートプラットフォームジャパン (artplatform.go.jp)

National Center for Art Research (NCAR)  国立アートリサーチセンター (artmuseums.go.jp)

 

 

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Contact

Nara Prefectural Museum of Art

10-6 Noborioji-cho, Nara City 630-8213 Japan

TEL:0742-23-3968

E-mail:

narakenmuseum(at)office.nara.pref.lg.jp

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