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Nezu Museum
根津美術館
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The Nezu Museum , formerly known as the Nezu Institute of Fine Arts, is an art museum in the Minato district of Tokyo, Japan.
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Notable Works
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- 燕子花図Wikipedia (ja)尾形光琳
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- IrisesWikipedia (en)Ogata Kōrin
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Exhibitions
Past and present exhibitions aggregated by artible.
No current exhibition data is available yet.
Past exhibitions (20)
- Past
The Kōrin School: The Irises and Ogata Kōrin’s Followers
2026Apr11(Sat)–May10(Sun)Explore the design-oriented Kōrin School, a lineage of Rimpa painters from Sōtatsu to Kōrin and Hōitsu.
OFFICIALOgata Kōrin · Tawaraya Sōtatsu · Sakai Hōitsu · Watanabe Shikō +3#Korin School#Rinpa School#Ogata Kōrin#Tawaraya Sotatsu - Past
Museum Collection Exhibition Technique and Expression in Japanese Traditional Art : Decorated Paper
2017May25(Thu)–Jul2(Sun)This exhibition explores the techniques and expressions of decorated papers used in traditional Japanese calligraphy and paintings.
ARCHIVE#Japanese Art#Decorated Paper#Calligraphy#Painting - Past
Irises and Mountain Stream in Summer and Autumn
2017Apr12(Wed)–May14(Sun)Features Rinpa masterpieces: Kōrin's Irises and Kiitsu's Mountain Streams, showcasing their unique styles and commonalities.
ARCHIVEOgata Kōrin · Suzuki Kiitsu#Rinpa#Korin Ogata#Suzuki Kiitsu#Irises - Past
The Fragrant Sublime: Koryŏ Buddhist Paintings
2017Mar4(Sat)–Mar31(Fri)Experience masterpieces of Koryŏ Buddhist art from the 11th to 14th centuries, showcasing a world of tranquil beauty.
ARCHIVE#Koryo Buddhist Painting#Korean Art#Buddhist Art#Amitabha - Past
Museum Collection Exhibition Technique and Expression in Traditional Japanese Painting
2016Jul23(Sat)–Sep4(Sun)Explore traditional Japanese painting techniques and terminology, focusing on ink and gold, through the Nezu Museum collection.
ARCHIVE#Japanese Painting#Traditional Art#Painting Techniques#Ink Painting - Past
The Brilliant Artist Sesshū in His Youth: Japan Premiere of Bodhidharma Crossing the Yangtze on a Reed
2016May26(Thu)–Jul10(Sun)Discover "Young Sesshu" through the first public display of the newly restored "Daruma on a Reed Leaf" and other works by the Muromachi period painter monk.
ARCHIVE雪舟 · 拙宗#Sesshu Toyo#Ink Painting#Daruma on a Reed Leaf#Muromachi Period - Past
Bewitching Mirrors: Ancient Mirrors from the Murakami Collection
2016May26(Thu)–Jul10(Sun)Explore ancient Chinese bronze mirrors from the Murakami Collection, featuring spiritual and auspicious patterns.
ARCHIVE#Ancient Mirror#Chinese Art#Bronze Mirrors#Pattern - Past
特別展 国宝 燕子花図屏風 歌をまとう絵の系譜
2016Apr13(Wed)–May15(Sun)Ogata Kōrin's "Irises Screens" and other works explore the deep connection between Japanese poetry and painting.
ARCHIVE尾形光琳 · 窪俊満#Korin Ogata#Irises Screens#Tales of Ise#Waka Poetry - Past
コレクション展 ほとけの教え、とこしえに。 仏教絵画名品展
2016Feb27(Sat)–Mar31(Thu)Explore masterpieces of Japanese Buddhist paintings from the Kamakura and Nanboku-cho periods, featuring Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Arhats.
ARCHIVE#Buddhist Painting#Tathagata#Bodhisattva#Arhat - Past
コレクション展 松竹梅 新年を寿ぐ吉祥のデザイン
2016Jan9(Sat)–Feb14(Sun)Explore auspicious designs of pine, bamboo, and plum in Japanese art, symbolizing longevity and celebration.
ARCHIVE#Pine, Bamboo, Plum#Auspicious Design#Japanese Art#Painting - Past
コレクション展 物語をえがく 王朝文学からお伽草子まで
2015Nov14(Sat)–Dec23(Wed)Narrative paintings from classical Japanese literature to Otogi-zōshi, featuring works by Tosa Mitsunobu.
ARCHIVE住吉具慶 · 土佐光信#Narrative Painting#Dynastic Literature#Otogi-zoshi#Emaki - Past
創立75周年記念特別展 根津青山の至宝 初代根津嘉一郎コレクションの軌跡
2015Sep19(Sat)–Nov3(Tue)Celebrating 75 years, this exhibition showcases the first Nezu Kaichiro's collection of calligraphy, painting, and tea utensils.
ARCHIVE初代根津嘉一郎#Nezu Kaichiro I#Collection#Antiquities#Calligraphy and Painting - Past
コレクション展 絵の音を聴く 雨と風、鳥のさえずり、人の声
2015Jul30(Thu)–Sep6(Sun)Discover new charms in artworks by imagining the sounds within paintings, from birdsong to roaring winds and bustling crowds.
ARCHIVE#Painting#Sound Expression#Nature Depiction#Landscape Painting - Past
コレクション展「江戸のダンディズム」
2015May30(Sat)–Jul20(Mon)An exhibition exploring the concept of dandyism and refined aesthetics during Japan's Edo period.
ARCHIVE#Edo Period#Dandyism#Japanese Art#Fashion - Past
尾形光琳300年忌記念特別展 燕子花と紅白梅 光琳デザインの秘密
2015Apr18(Sat)–May17(Sun)Commemorating Ogata Kōrin's 300th anniversary, this show highlights his National Treasure screens and design legacy.
ARCHIVE尾形光琳 · 俵屋宗達 · 尾形乾山#Korin Ogata#Irises Screens#Red and White Plum Blossoms Screens#Rinpa - Past
コレクション展 救いとやすらぎのほとけ 菩薩
2015Mar7(Sat)–Apr6(Mon)Explore 40 exquisite sculptures and paintings of Bodhisattvas from the Asuka to Edo periods at Nezu Museum.
ARCHIVE#Bodhisattva#Buddhist Art#Sculpture#Painting - Past
動物礼讃 大英博物館から双羊尊がやってきた！
2015Jan10(Sat)–Feb22(Sun)Celebrating the Year of the Sheep, this exhibition showcases animal-themed art, including the Shuangyangzun.
ARCHIVE#Animal Motifs#Sheep#Bronze Ware#Buddhist Painting - Past
誰が袖図
2014Nov23(Sun)–Dec23(Tue)ARCHIVE#Tagasode-zu Screens#Nihonga (Japanese-style painting)#Edo Period Art#Kimono - Past
コレクション展 誰が袖図 描かれたきもの
2014Nov13(Thu)–Dec23(Tue)Explore "Tagasode-zu" (Who Wears These Sleeves?) and bijinga, celebrating the beauty of kimonos in early modern Japanese genre paintings.
ARCHIVE#Tagasode-zu Screens#Kimono#Costume#Fuzoku-ga - Past
名画を切り、名器を継ぐ
2014Sep20(Sat)–Nov3(Mon)ARCHIVE#Japanese Art#Tea Ceremony Utensils#Painting#Crafts
Museum basics
- Founded
- 1940
- Architect
- 隈研吾
- Building completed
- 2009
- Renovated
- 2009
- Director
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- Operated by
- 公益財団法人根津美術館
- Annual visitors
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- National treasures
- 7
- Important cultural properties
- 87
- Site area
- 15,372 m²
- Floor area
- 4,014 m²
- Exhibition area
- 1,288 m²
- Architectural features
- 切妻造の屋根
- Awards
- 毎日芸術賞 (2010)
- BCS賞 (2010)
Visit info
- Hours
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- Tickets
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- Avg. visit time
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- Reservation
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- Nearest station
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- Address
- 6-5-1 Minamiaoyama, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0062
Rules & amenities
- Photography
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- Audio guide langs
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- Wheelchair
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- Kid-friendly
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- Café
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- Shop
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Collection
- Collection size
- 7,420 works
- Top departments
- 仏教絵画、写経、水墨画、近世絵画、中国絵画、漆工、陶磁器、日本刀とその刀装具、中国古代青銅器
- 日本・東洋の古美術
- Chinese bronzes of the Shang and Zhou dynasties
- painting, calligraphy, sculpture, metalwork, ceramics, lacquerware, wooden and bamboo craft, textiles, armor, and archaeological artifacts
- Featured artists
- 尾形光琳
- Ogata Kōrin
More info
- Official site
- www.nezu-muse.or.jp ↗
- Wikipedia
- Read on Wikipedia ↗
Sources
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