【Opening】Special Exhibition 'Kinzoku Unki Kirara —The Brilliance of Japanese Art—' at Hakone Okada Museum of Art until Dec 6 Keywords are Sparkling! Techniques that Illuminate Calligraphy, Painting, Ceramics, and Lacquerware
The special exhibition 'Kinzoku Unki Kirara —The Brilliance of Japanese Art—' is currently open at Hakone Okada Museum of Art until December 6, showcasing the use of gold, silver, and mica in Japanese art.Summary
The special exhibition 'Kinzoku Unki Kirara —The Brilliance of Japanese Art—' has opened at Hakone Okada Museum of Art (Hakone-machi, Komagutani) and will run until December 6, 2026. The exhibition explores the use of gold, silver, and white mica in Japanese art, featuring works from the museum's extensive collection. The displays are broadly categorized into calligraphy, painting, screens, ceramics, and lacquerware. The calligraphy section highlights the 'Nen'kyo' (Golden and Silver Interwoven Sutra) from Chuson-ji Temple and 'Ise-shu Dan-kan' (a scroll of the Ise Collection), as well as a newly acquired work by the calligrapher Takagi Seikaku. The painting section features works by Moru Tetsuzan, Ike no Taiga, Haruki Nanpo, and Maruyama Okyo, utilizing techniques like 'Kinpeki Suija' (gold and green landscape painting). The ceramics section showcases Arita ware and Jingdezhen ware decorated with gold and silver, while the lacquerware section displays Ryukyu dynasty and Edo period pieces adorned with mother-of-pearl inlay and gold leaf. The exhibition offers educational materials for both adults and children, providing insights into the craftsmanship behind these dazzling artworks.
(Source：美術展ナビ)