[Opening] Setagaya Museum of Art 40th Anniversary Exhibition "Setabi's Footprints -- Between Life and Art" until April 12th, 40 Years...
The Setagaya Museum of Art is holding a special exhibition until April 12th celebrating its 40th anniversary with selected collection highlights.Summary
The Setagaya Museum of Art is celebrating its 40th anniversary with the special exhibition, "Setabi's Footprints -- Between Life and Art," running from February 21st to April 12th. The exhibition features approximately 230 carefully selected works from its collection of about 18,000 items, tracing the museum's 40-year history, including pieces by artists like Rosanjin Kitaoji and Henri Rousseau. The admission fee is set at the remarkably low price of 220 yen, the same as the permanent collection, as a gesture of gratitude.
The museum's collection is characterized by its focus on "Naïve Art" artists like Rousseau from its opening, and a significant group of Rosanjin Kitaoji's works donated by individuals who knew him personally. The exhibition is divided into six chapters, covering themes such as the museum's beginnings with "Art and Naivety," its focus on the "Scenery of Tokyo" through photography by artists like Nobuyoshi Araki, works by self-taught artists, pieces related to "Life and Art" including crafts and illustrations by Yasuji Hanomori, and works from artists connected to the Setagaya area. The exhibition culminates in showcasing the museum's 40-year commitment to viewing art as closely connected to daily life.
(Source：美術展ナビ)