The Osaka-Kansai Expo Closes in Great Success... Reliving the Afterglow at Seikado's Expo Commemorative Exhibition Featuring "Important Cultural Properties," "National Treasures," and "Future National Treasures" Opening of the "Commemoration of the 2025 Japan International Exposition (Osaka-Kansai Expo) Grand Reopening After Restoration! Seikado's Important Cultural Properties, National Treasures, and Future National Treasures" Exhibition
Seikado Bunko Art Museum is holding an exhibition commemorating the Osaka-Kansai Expo, showcasing treasures from past international expositions.Summary
This article introduces the special exhibition held at the Seikado Bunko Art Museum, titled "Grand Reopening After Restoration! Seikado's Important Cultural Properties, National Treasures, and Future National Treasures," commemorating the Osaka-Kansai Expo. The exhibition traces the history of Japan's participation in international expositions, starting from the first official participation in the 1867 Paris World's Fair. It highlights key works from Seikado's collection that were displayed at major past events, including the 1895 Kyoto National Industrial Exhibition, the 1900 Paris Exposition, the 1910 Anglo-Japanese Exhibition in London, the 1936 Boston Japanese Art Exhibition, the 1939 Berlin Japanese Art Exhibition, the 1939-40 Golden Gate International Exposition, and the 1970 Osaka Expo. Visitors can immerse themselves in the legacy of these historical art pieces and the cultural exchange fostered by these world fairs.
(Source：JBpress)