Andrew Wyeth Exhibition to be Held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum; First Retrospective in Japan Since His Death
The first retrospective exhibition for Andrew Wyeth in Japan since his death will be held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum in 2026.Summary
The first retrospective exhibition for Andrew Wyeth (1917–2009) in Japan since his passing, titled "Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum 100th Anniversary Andrew Wyeth Exhibition," is scheduled from April 28 to July 5, 2026. Wyeth is a leading figure in 20th-century American figurative painting, who distanced himself from movements like Abstract Expressionism to focus on depicting his immediate surroundings and people. His works reflect his inner world, often featuring motifs like windows and doors that signify boundaries—a theme that for Wyeth represented a connection to his private world. The exhibition will focus on this expression of "boundaries," showcasing over ten works never before seen in Japan, including pieces from the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
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