Nobuya Abe: Relentless Transgressor
＜特別展＞阿部展也―あくなき越境者
2018Mar10(Sat)–Nov18(Sun)About this exhibition
This special exhibition features Nobuya Abe (1913-1971), a painter active from pre-war to post-war periods. Known for his avant-garde photography and surrealist ventures, Abe is presented as a relentless transgressor, showcasing his diverse artistic journey.
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The red line is today. Where bars overlap, those shows are open at the same time.
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