Report: 'Posthumous 110 Years, Revolutionary of Nihonga: Imamura Shikō' (Yokohama Museum of Art). 42nd Anniversary Large Retrospective, 180 Works of the Premature Painter Gather
A large retrospective exhibition of the revolutionary Nihonga painter Imamura Shikō is held at the Yokohama Museum of Art.Summary
The exhibition 'Posthumous 110 Years, Revolutionary of Nihonga: Imamura Shikō' is currently held at the Yokohama Museum of Art. This is the first large-scale retrospective of Imamura Shikō (1880–1916) in 42 years, since 1984. The exhibition features approximately 180 works, including masterpieces designated as Important Cultural Properties by the government and numerous works from private collections, some of which are being shown to the public for the first time. Tomoko Uyama, the Chief Curator at the museum, explains that by investigating works held by collectors, the exhibition reveals a different aspect of Shikō than previously known. While he is often seen as a straight-line innovator in Nihonga, the exhibition highlights that he continued to explore diverse expressions and sought to break away from the influence of old paintings until the end of his life. The exhibition is structured into four chapters, with an introductory section designed as a 'digest' version of the exhibition to help viewers grasp the overall picture before viewing the works at their own pace. The chapter titles feature Shikō's own words, conveying his bold and theoretical personality.
(Source：Tokyo Art Beat)