"Ukiyo-e Uncle Festival" Exhibition Opens at Ota Memorial Museum of Art in Harajuku! Smile Uncontrollably at the Uncles Drawn by Utagawa Hiroshige, Katsushika Hokusai, and Others
The "Ukiyo-e Uncle Festival" exhibition, featuring unique uncles drawn by artists like Utagawa Hiroshige, has opened at the Ota Memorial Museum of Art in Harajuku.Summary
The "Ukiyo-e Uncle Festival" exhibition, focusing on the rich, characterful 'uncles' of the Edo period, has opened at the Ota Memorial Museum of Art in Harajuku, running from January 6th to March 1st. This exhibition builds upon a previously successful concept, expanding to include works by various ukiyo-e masters beyond Utagawa Hiroshige, showcasing over 150 pieces across two rotating periods. According to the exhibition's curator, Akira Watanabe, focusing on these background figures—who are often depicted without the constraints of main subjects like beautiful women—reveals the artists' daily observations and accumulated skill. By shifting attention to these seemingly minor characters, viewers can gain a deeper appreciation for the details and nuances within the landscape prints.
(Source：Tokyo Art Beat)