Maruki Suma Exhibition '73 Years Old Artist' Held at Shiga Prefectural Museum of Art. Tracing the Footsteps of an Unconventional Painter Who Made Her Art Debut at 73
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Shiga Prefectural Museum of Art hosts an exhibition of Maruki Suma, who began painting at 73.Summary
The Shiga Prefectural Museum of Art is hosting the exhibition 'Maruki Suma Exhibition: 73 Years Old Artist' from September 11 to November 23. Born in 1875 in Hiroshima, Maruki Suma began painting at the age of 73 after surviving the atomic bomb and losing her husband. Encouraged by her son, she started creating art in 1948, producing over 700 works until her death at 81. The exhibition features approximately 130 pieces spanning her early to late career, including her acclaimed works like 'Hairpin' (1955) and 'Pikadon' (undated), which reflect her harrowing wartime experiences. The show also includes family photos, historical materials, and interactive workshops like 'Let’s Draw with Everyone' to engage visitors of all ages.
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