Parrot Is Coming! Kōsetsu Museum Collection × Wakako Kawakami — Together with Piko & Peter, Enjoying Antique Art – artscape
An exhibition at Osaka's Kōsetsu Museum features 200 parrot artworks by Wakako Kawakami to make ancient art accessible.Summary
The article, posted on artscape on June 10, 2026, announces an exhibition at Osaka's Nakanoshima Kōsetsu Museum titled 'Parrot Is Coming! Kōsetsu Museum Collection × Wakako Kawakami — Together with Piko & Peter, Enjoying Antique Art.' Contemporary artist Wakako Kawakami has created approximately 200 colorful parrot installations that accompany the museum's collection of Japanese and East Asian arms, armor, Buddhist art, calligraphy, early modern paintings, and tea utensils. The show is divided into two periods: the early term (June 27–July 26) with the theme 'Colorful, Sparkling, Dreamy,' highlighting bird-themed, glittering works; and the later term (August 1–30) with the theme 'Surprising, Exciting, Varied,' focusing on unique and engaging pieces. Throughout the exhibition, the works are completely rotated between periods, aiming to make ancient art more approachable and enjoyable for a broad audience.
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