Summer Collection Exhibition "Art That Tells a Story"
Fukuyama City Museum presents a summer exhibition exploring the stories and emotions embedded in art.Summary
The "Summer Collection Exhibition 'Art That Tells a Story'" is a summer exhibition held at the Fukuyama City Museum from July 3, 2026, to September 23, 2026. The exhibition focuses on the various "stories" embedded in artworks, including the thoughts and prayers of the people who lived in that era. These stories are not limited to plotlines but also include the expressions of characters and the movement of their hearts, as well as the light of landscapes. The exhibition features 68 works, including portraits, photographs of Buddhist art, masterpieces of the tea ceremony, paintings based on classical literature, and landscapes depicting nature and daily life. The works are categorized into five themes: "Stories in Portrayal of People," "Stories of Buddhas in Photographs," "Stories of the Tea Ceremony," "The World of Classical Literature," and "Stories in Landscapes." The exhibition also includes gallery talks by curators and interactive viewing sessions.
(Source：city.fukuyama.hiroshima.jp)