Want to go this weekend! Buddhist art you want to see up close "Kukai and Shingon Masterpieces" "Masterpieces of Myoshin-ji" "Nanto Buddhist Painting" etc. don't miss
Buddhist art exhibitions featuring national treasures and important cultural properties are being held in Tokyo and the Kansai region.Summary
Exhibitions themed around Buddhist art are being held in Tokyo and the Kansai region. One of the highlights is the special exhibition "Kukai and Shingon Masterpieces" at the Tokyo National Museum, which runs until September 6. This exhibition features a spectacular display of 15 national treasures and 60 Important Cultural Properties, including the "Ranjatai" (sandalwood) once owned by Princess Kazu. Another notable event is the special exhibition "Masterpieces of Myoshin-ji" at the Mitsui Memorial Museum in Tokyo, which continues until August 30. This exhibition explores 1,000 years of history, featuring the National Treasure Lotus Sutra commissioned by Unkei and newly discovered Buddhist statues, along with the history of the Mitsui family. At the Hanzomon Museum in Tokyo, the exhibition "Buddhist Statues of Gandhara and the Form of Shakyamuni" runs until September 27, allowing visitors to appreciate the sublime figures of Shakyamuni as expressed in Gandhara, the birthplace of Buddhist statues. The Nara National Museum is hosting "Nanto Buddhist Painting: The Beauty of Nara Heijo Revived" from July 18. This joint project with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, brings together National Treasures such as the "Goddess of Good Fortune" and the "Samantabhadra Bodhisattva" to trace the world of Buddhist painting nurtured in Nara. Additionally, "Special Exhibition: Sacred Monsters of Buddhist Art" at Ryukoku University's Ryukoku Museum runs until August 16, exploring the figures of famous supporting characters that color Buddhist art.
(Source：美術展ナビ)