British Museum Japanese Art Exhibition Opens in Osaka on the 31st
An exhibition of about 200 masterpieces of Japanese art from the British Museum opens on the 31st at the Osaka中之島 Museum of Art.Summary
An exhibition titled "The British Museum Japanese Art Collection: A Hundred Flowers in Bloom—Edo Paintings Across the Sea" will be held at the Osaka中之島 Museum of Art, showcasing about 200 masterpieces of Japanese art from the British Museum in London. The exhibition brings together woodblock prints and hand-painted works by the eight great ukiyo-e masters of the Edo period, including Kitagawa Utamaro's hand-painted "Courtesan Reading a Letter" (c. 1804–06), as well as works returning to Japan for the first time. It runs from the 31st to January 31, 2027, with general admission at 2,300 yen. The museum is closed on Mondays, November 24, December 31, January 1, and January 12 (but open on November 23 and January 11). Details are available on the official website.
(Source：朝日新聞)