[Kyushu Preview] "Iron and Art: The Trajectory of Beauty Woven by the Iron Capital" to be held at Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art from January 4th, tracing the history and memory of the Iron Capital through art.
An exhibition tracing the history and memory of Kitakyushu, the "Iron Capital," through art will open at the Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art on January 4th.Summary
The Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art will host the exhibition "Iron and Art: The Trajectory of Beauty Woven by the Iron Capital" from January 4 to March 15, 2026. This exhibition explores the history and memory of Kitakyushu City—known as the "Iron Capital" due to its steel industry development since the start of the Yawata Steel Works in 1901—through the art produced in the region. The exhibition is structured chronologically, covering the development of railways, the lives of steelworkers, wartime production, post-war cultural activities, and international steel sculpture symposiums. It highlights the deep connection between industry and culture, featuring works from artists like those in the steelworks' art circle, pieces related to wartime, and works donated by Nippon Steel Corporation, including pieces by Pablo Picasso. The exhibition aims to reveal how iron has been intrinsically linked to the lives, memories, and pride of the people in this industrial city.
(Source：美術展ナビ)