Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum
Renovated in 1996, the permanent collection consists of over 3000 pieces with a focus on art with some connection to Hiroshima, Japanese and Asian crafts and 1920s and 1930s art displayed on rotation. Special exhibitions are held here throughout the year.
Read more about the Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum and its permanent collection here.
January 2012
Exhibition of Japanese Traditional Art Crafts
The 58th edition of this annual exhibition established for the development of Japanese art craft traditions at the Prefectural Art Museum. The 319 pieces on display include ceramics, textiles, lacquer works, metal works, wood and bamboo, dolls and "miscellaneous" created by artists who have been classed as Living National Treasures as well as younger upcoming creators. Open 09:00-17:00 (until 19:00 on Fridays) Closed Mondays
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The beauty of Ukiyo-e
In this exhibition, 145 pieces of Important Cultural Properties and Important Art Objects, in addition to special exhibits of 30 works associated with the Kansai and Chugoku regions, of Ukiyo-e prints from Hiraki Ukiyo-e Museum - noted for its leading Ukiyo-e collection nationwide - are introduced. Starting from the early days of Ukiyo-e art such as the works of Jihei Sugimura, Masanobu Okumura, etc., master pieces of Ukiyo-e prints in the Edo Period by the Masters represented by Harunobu Suzuki,…
Find out more »January 2014
Divisionism from Van Gogh and Seurat to Mondrain
From the Wikipedia article on divisionism Divisionism (also called Chromoluminarism) was the characteristic style in Neo-Impressionist painting defined by the separation of colors into individual dots or patches which interacted optically. By requiring the viewer to combine the colors optically instead of physically mixing pigments, divisionists believed they were achieving the maximum luminosity scientifically possible. Georges Seurat founded the style around 1884 as chromoluminarism, drawing from his understanding of the scientific theories of Michel Eugène Chevreul, Ogden Rood and Charles…
Find out more »February 2014
60th Traditional Japan Arts & Crafts Exhibition
Kimono of twill weave with Kasuri. “Hangeshō (the eleventh day after the summer solstice)” KONDŌ Yoshie In 1954 this annual exhibition “Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition” was established for the development and inheritance of Japanese art crafts traditions. Since then the aim of this exhibition has been the creation of new types of works suitable to the modern lifestyle while keeping traditions and improving techniques. The 60th Exhibition at our museum, there are 320 pieces exhibited, classified into seven categories of…
Find out more »April 2014
Ikuo Hirayama Retrospective
Born in Setoda-cho, Ikuo Hirayama, who died at the age of 79 in 2009, is possibly the most well known painter from Hiroshima prefecture. Known for his depictions the A-bombing which he witnessed as a student in Hiroshima, scenes from the Silk Road and Buddhist imagery, he was also an active cultural conservationist who campaigned to preserve Asia's cultural treasures. This exhibition shows 80 works dated from Hirayama's childhood to his later years.
Find out more »Exhibition of SEI-SEI-KAI ― Tradition and Future of the Japanese-style Paintings
The fifth exhibition for the Seiseikai, a collective of four artists - Koichi Takeuchi, Susumu Maki, Toshio Tabuchi and Yoshihiro Shimoda - started in 2005. The group strives to reflect in their works the individuality of each artist and bring new vitality to the world of Nihon-ga painting.
Find out more »January 2015
Japan Beauty: Enchanting bijin-ga paintings treasured in a private collection
Gyokuyo Kurihara - Christian girl Asazuma with cherry blossoms 1918 Fine works of bijin-ga (paintings of beautiful women) by the representative Japanese-style painters of the modern times are diversely introduced from the private collections focusing on the feminine beauty in light of the key subject of the traditional Japanese art. Please appreciate the affluent development of the expressions of feminine beauties emanated from the pieces of bijin-ga paintings gorgeously assorted including those of the three great masters, viz., Shoen Uemura,…
Find out more »March 2015
Tsuyoshi Isoe: Genius of Spanish Realism
Osaka-born Tsuyoshi Isoe (1954-2007）left for Madrid at the age of 19 to study oil painting in the midst of the tide of Realism, characterized by detailed representation through close observation, that was sweeping Madrid. During his 30 years in Europe, he painted under the name Gustavo Isoe, producing highly acclaimed realistic works and garnering high praise from one of Spain’s leading realist artists, Antonio Lopez Garcia. After his return to Japan, Isoe took a position at Hiroshima City University in…
Find out more »September 2015
KUNIYOSHI Show: UKIYO-e Artist of the Edo
Utagawa Kunisyoshi, Kaidoumaru c.1836 One of the last great masters of the ukiyo-e style of woodblock prints and painting, active at the end of the Edo Period, Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1797-1861) is known for his eclectic, novel and humorous works inspired by a wide range of subjects. Ukiyo-e exhibitions can sometimes be a little dry when they lack adequate explanation, but this show of around 200 of his representative works has more than enough drama and humor to keep even the…
Find out more »October 2015
Masterpieces of the Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art: The Allure of Kyoto, the Longing for Beauty
Keigetsu Kikuchi, Taking a Stroll 1934 "With a history that corresponds with the flow of Japanese modern art history, the Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art has, since its opening in 1933, amassed a collection of works that reflect the unique character and development of Kyoto’s tradition-rich art world. This exhibit introduces transitions in the portrayal of the female form from the Meiji Period through the Showa Period through displays of around 80 carefully selected works from the collection of the…
Find out more »January 2016
Mt Fuji by Hokusai Exhibition
Mt Fuji by Hokusai: Thirty-six Views of Mt Fuji and One Hundred Views of Mt Fuji Fine Wind, Clear Morning, also known as Red Fuji, and the Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai Katsushika (1760-1849) are two of Japan’s most iconic artworks. Both are part of Hokusai’s 36 Views of Mt.Fuji series which the artist embarked upon at the age of 70 and at the height of his powers. The series proved so popular that there ended up being 46…
Find out more »February 2016
62nd Traditional Kogei Art Crafts Exhibition
This annual exhibition of traditional crafts at the Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum elevated to the level of art is always fascinating and always attracts large crowds.
Find out more »September 2016
Kaii Higashiyama: Nature, Men and Towns Exhibition
Green Sound (1982) Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum Higashiyama Kaii Gallery Exhibition which traces the work of Japan’s famous post-war Nihon-ga painter Kaii Higashiyama (1908 -1999) through his major landscape pieces, such as his Toshodaiji screen painting. Admission Adult ¥1300 College & High School ¥900 Junior High & Elementary School ¥600
Find out more »November 2016
M.C. Escher, the Master of Trompe l’oeil: Mysterious World of Prints
Graphic artist, Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898-1972) is best known for his impossible constructions such as Ascending and Descending. This exhibition of 150 pieces includes many of Escher's best known works (get a preview of what to expect here) and is sure to delight viewers of all ages. http://www.mcescher.com/ Admission: Adult ¥1200 High School & College ¥800 Elementary school and Junior High ¥400 Opening hours 09:00*-17:00 (until 19:00 on Fridays) Final admission 30 minutes before closing *Open at 10:00 on opening…
Find out more »January 2017
Nanzan Shimizu: Hiroshima’s The Master of Modern Metalwork
Shimizu Nanzan was born in Mihara in Hiroshima prefecture and entered the Tokyo School of Fine Arts the year after its establishment. He became a teacher in Kagawa after finishing the post-graduate department in metal carving. In 1915, at the age of 40, he resigned and embarked on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage. He served as professor of metal carving at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts from 1919 until 1945. He was appointed a Teishitsu gigei-in or Imperial Court…
Find out more »February 2017
63rd Japan Traditional Kogei – Art Crafts – Exhibition
This annual exhibition of traditional crafts at the Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum elevated to the level of art is always fascinating and always attracts a lot of local interest. Combine this exhibition with a look at the plum blossoms in neighboring Shukkei-en Garden (show your exhibition ticket and admission to the garden is reduced to ¥100). Open: 09:00-17:00 (until 19:00 on Fridays) Admission: Adult: ¥700 College/High School: ¥400 Junior High 6 younger: Free
Find out more »June 2017
The 5th NEW KENBITEN Art Competition
The 5th NEW KENBITEN Annual Competition of Art in Hiroshima Prefecture Admission Adult ¥510 High school & College ¥310 Junior High and Elementary School ¥100
Find out more »July 2017
Shaun the Sheep Exhibition
The Shaun the Sheep Exhibition: An Aardman Animations 40th Anniversary Event Admission Adult ¥1200 High School & College ¥1000 Under Junior High ¥600 © Aardman 2016
Find out more »August 2017
Leonardo da Vinci and The Battle of Anghiari: The Mystery of Tavola Doria
To this day, The Battle of Anghiari by Leonardo da Vinci remains as shrouded in enigma as it is with intrigue. One of the largest mural projects he ever undertook, it is ranked among the most ambitious decorative works in the history of Italian Renaissance art. What is widely known is that da Vinci and Michelangelo had been concurrently commissioned in 1504, the former to depict a battle scene from the famous military clash that took place in Tuscany in…
Find out more »Kagura at the Prefectural Art Museum
In addition to the weekly Hiroshima Kagura performances at the Kenmin Bunka Center every Wednesday there is the chance to see this dynamic and entertaining art form on four Saturday nights at the Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum during August, September and October. Performances Takiyasha-hime Saturday, August 12 Momoiji-gari Saturday, September 23 Yamata-no-orochi Saturday, October 7 Tsuchigumo October 14 Admission is only ¥500. Doors open and tickets go on sale at 17:30 on the day of the show. The show starts…
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January 2018
Play with Ukiyo-e: Children and Toy Ukiyo-e in the Edo period from the Kumon Collection
Kumon Collection: https://www.kumon-ukiyoe.jp/en/ Image: 歌川広重 ≪風流をさなあそび（男の子）≫ 天保初期（1830～44年頃）
Find out more »April 2018
La Parisienne: Portraying Women in the Capital of Culture
La Parisienne: Portraying Women in the Capital of Culture 1715-1965 from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 120 pieces selected from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston include haute-couture gowns, paintings by Manet and Renoir, and photographs of singers and scholars of the 1920s. Open: 0-9:00-17:00 (until 20:00 on Fridays) Admission: Adults: ¥1400 (¥1200) College and High School: ¥900 (¥700) Junior High and Elementary School: ¥600 (¥400) Prices in () groups of 20 or more. Includes admission to the general…
Find out more »English Kagura Experience
Kagura performances with English explanation, subtitles, Q&A and photo session at Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum.
Find out more »English Kagura Experience
Kagura performances with English explanation, subtitles, Q&A and photo session at Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum.
Find out more »May 2018
English Kagura Experience
Kagura performances with English explanation, subtitles, Q&A and photo session at Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum.
Find out more »English Kagura Experience
Kagura performances with English explanation, subtitles, Q&A and photo session at Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum.
Find out more »June 2018
English Kagura Experience
Kagura performances with English explanation, subtitles, Q&A and photo session at Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum.
Find out more »July 2018
Ghibli Expo: From Nausicaä to Marnie
Admission Adult: ¥1400 High school, college ¥1000 Elementary, junior high school ¥600
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Kagura performances with English explanation, subtitles, Q&A and photo session at Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum.
Find out more »September 2018
English Kagura Experience
Kagura performances with English explanation, subtitles, Q&A and photo session at Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum.
Find out more »English Kagura Experience
Kagura performances with English explanation, subtitles, Q&A and photo session at Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum.
Find out more »English Kagura Experience
Kagura performances with English explanation, subtitles, Q&A and photo session at Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum.
Find out more »English Kagura Experience
The Prefectural Art Museum located next to Shukkei-en Garden hosts regular performances of Hiroshima Kagura specifically for overseas visitors. As well as a short introduction in English, a screen next to the stage provides simple summaries of what is happening in each act. Best of all, audience members have an opportunity to ask members of the night's kagura troupe questions with the help of an interpreter. The experience finishes with a chance to check out and try on the gorgeous…
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Awesome kagura show with English subtitles, Q&A and photo session.
Find out more »October 2018
English Kagura Experience
Awesome kagura show with English subtitles, Q&A and photo session.
Find out more »English Kagura Experience
Awesome kagura show with English subtitles, Q&A and photo session.
Find out more »January 2019
Savignac Exhibition
French graphic artist famous for his commercial posters distinguished by humorous simplicity.
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English Kagura Experience
Kagura performances with English explanation, subtitles, Q&A and photo session.
Find out more »An Evening of Kagura
Kagura performances with English explanation, subtitles, Q&A and photo session.
Find out more »English Kagura Experience
Kagura performances with English explanation, subtitles, Q&A and photo session.
Find out more »August 2019
English Kagura Experience
Kagura performances with English explanation, subtitles, Q&A and photo session.
Find out more »English Kagura Experience
Kagura performances with English explanation, subtitles, Q&A and photo session.
Find out more »English Kagura Experience
Kagura performances with English explanation, subtitles, Q&A and photo session.
Find out more »English Kagura Experience
Kagura performances with English explanation, subtitles, Q&A and photo session.
Find out more »September 2019
English Kagura Experience
Kagura performances with English explanation, subtitles, Q&A and photo session.
Find out more »The Spirit of The Asano Clan
Samurai bling of the Asano clan that ruled Hiroshima for over 200 years.
Find out more »English Kagura Experience
Kagura performance with English explanation, subtitles, Q&A and photo session.
Find out more »English Kagura Experience
Kagura performances with English explanation, subtitles, Q&A and photo session.
Find out more »English Kagura Experience
Kagura performances with English explanation, subtitles, Q&A and photo session.
Find out more »October 2019
English Kagura Experience
Kagura performances with English explanation, subtitles, Q&A and photo session.
Find out more »English Kagura Experience
Kagura performances with English explanation, subtitles, Q&A and photo session.
Find out more »January 2020
English Kagura Experience
Kagura performances with English explanation, subtitles, Q&A and photo session.
Find out more »English Kagura Experience
Kagura performances with English explanation, subtitles, Q&A and photo session.
Find out more »February 2020
English Kagura Experience
Spectacularly entertaining local folk art with English language support and great photo opportunities.
Find out more »The 66th Japan Traditional Kōgei – Art Crafts – Exhibition
This annual exhibition of traditional arts and crafts produced in Hiroshima Prefecture always has some beautiful pieces on display and attracts many enthusiastic viewers. Open hours: 09:00-17:00 (until 19:00 on Fridays) Final admission 30 minutes before closing Admission Adult: ¥700 College & High School: ¥400 Junior High School & younger: Free
Find out more »English Kagura Experience
Spectacularly entertaining local folk art with English language support and great photo opportunities.
Find out more »English Kagura Experience
Spectacularly entertaining local folk art with English language support and great photo opportunities.
Find out more »May 2020
The 135th anniversary of birth of Kawabata Ryushi
A comprehensive exhibition of the works of one of Japan's 3 great nihonga painters.
Find out more »December 2020
Hokusai Manga Exhibition
An exhibition of sketches by by master of the woodblock print, Katsushika Hokusai the iconic Great Wave Off Kanagawa.
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