【Report】What is the Essence of Japanese Art Passed Down in the UK? -- "British Museum Japanese Art Collection: A Kaleidoscope of Flowers ~ Edo Painting Across the Sea" Exhibition at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum until October 18
The "British Museum Japanese Art Collection: A Kaleidoscope of Flowers ~ Edo Painting Across the Sea" exhibition is held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, showcasing Edo-period paintings and ukiyo-e.Summary
The "British Museum Japanese Art Collection: A Kaleidoscope of Flowers ~ Edo Painting Across the Sea" exhibition is currently taking place at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum in Ueno Park. Running from July 26, 2026, to October 18, 2026, the exhibition features a diverse range of works from the British Museum's extensive collection. The display is organized into three main blocks: a prologue highlighting the five individuals who contributed to the formation of the museum's Japanese collection, a chapter dedicated to "Blooming Edo Painting" which includes Edo-period Japanese art and its foundations, and a chapter on "Ukiyo-e: A Kaleidoscope Reflecting Edo's Present." The Edo painting section highlights works by Maruyama Ōkyo and the Kano school, featuring a reunion of four folding screen paintings that had been separated for about 150 years. The ukiyo-e section showcases works by the "Eight Great Ukiyo-e Masters," including Hokusai, Hiroshige, and Sharaku, as well as rare examples like Hokusai's unprinted woodblock proofs for the "万象絵本大全" (Encyclopedia of All Things) and a hand-painted work by Kitagawa Utamaro. The exhibition offers a unique opportunity to view Japanese art through the lens of the British Museum.
(Source：美術展ナビ)