"Iron and Art: The Trajectory of Beauty Woven by the Iron Capital" Exhibition Opens in Kitakyushu City
The "Iron and Art" exhibition opened in Kitakyushu City, tracing the region's art and culture shaped by the iron industry, featuring about 190 works.Summary
Commemorating the 125th anniversary of the start of operations at the Yahata Steel Works, the exhibition "Iron and Art: The Trajectory of Beauty Woven by the Iron Capital" has opened at the Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art, exploring the artistic culture developed around the city's steel industry. The exhibition showcases approximately 190 works, including paintings and sculptures, by 40 artists. Organized into seven sections, the display features art related to the steelworks, works by artists such as Takehisa Yumeji and Picasso, and even the oldest domestically produced rail manufactured in Kitakyushu. A curator hopes visitors will experience the unique culture and history of Kitakyushu, which supported Japan's modernization. The exhibition runs until March 15th and will feature related events.
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