KS Cover no. 98 2008 JUL

JUL 2008 :: 098

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Katsu Kimura: Toi Boxes

Dec 21

ddd Gallery, Osaka

Kimura is a pioneer in packaging design. He uses rhythmical designs to create his own unique world. New experimental works brimming with originality are exhibited, including paper puzzles, moving boxes, block dates, color reliefs, and turning pipes, In addition, images taken with a 360 degree camera of the Ginza Graphic Gallery's basement walls at the time of Kimura's March 2007 exhibition will be on exhibit. See many of his representative works and latest creations.

Getting there: 5-min walk from Subway/JR/Kintetsu Namba stn
Open: 11am–7pm. Closed Sun, Mon, hol
Admission: free Tel: 06-6110-4639

Taikichi Irie and Literary Figures Who Loved Nara

Dec 24

Irie Taikichi Memorial Museum of Photography, Nara

Irie Taikichi was born in Nara where he remained throughout his life to continue taking photos of Buddha portraits, cultural products and Nara scenery until his death in 1992. After World War II, he walked around the streets of Nara with his camera, even turning down a lucrative offer to take photos of China's Xian, saying the trip would take away his time from taking photos of his beloved city. All his works are regarded as masterpieces created through his severely selective eyes. His works are so remarkable that they are said to have reshaped the Japanese view of Nara. Today many Japanese view Nara from his points of view. This exhibition features the photographer's color and monochrome photos that are interpretations of words from authors Tetsuro Watsuji, Naoya Shiga and Yaichi Aizu of Yamato literature.

JR/Kintetsu Nara stn, take city bus to Warishicho stop
Open: 9:30am–5pm. Closed Mon
Admission: ¥500/¥200/¥100
Tel: 0742-22-9811

Blue and White Porcelain of Joseon Dynasty

Dec 24

The Koryo Museum, Kyoto

Blue and white porcelain were developed in China during the Yuan Dynasty. Its production and technology then moved on into Japan, southeast Asia and even parts of Europe. In Korea, porcelain ware shifted from Celadon porcelain with ironpainted ornamentation and inlay decoration to Bun-Chung porcelain that uses such techniques as sgraffito, brush marks and speckled straw-ash glaze but blue and white porcelain made from cobalt oxide colors were hard to come by and Korea mostly depe- nded on imports from China. Blue and white porcelain ware was and is widely considered to express warmth and sensitivity. During the Joseon Dynasty, production of cobalt became easier, increasing production, and blue and white porcelain became a standard fixture among the people. This exhibition will feature blue and white porcelain produced at the end of the Joseon Dynasty that lasted 518 years.

Getting there: JR Kyoto stn, take Kyoto 9 bus to Kamogawa Chugakko-mae stop
Open: 10am–5pm. Closed Mon
Admission: ¥500/¥400/¥300
Tel: 075-491-1192

Books Independent

Dec24

Ashiya City Museum of Art and History, Hyogo

Today's modern world is filled with all types of books imaginable but what exactly, is a book? Even with all the TV and internet media, books will will be around so long as people are around. This exhibition is focusing on the books that express and show the people who actually created them. For example, there are handmade picture books, artist's books, novels and magazines many of which are unique. These books, created by ordinary people and famous artists, will be on display. The museum has accepted any applications for books and artwork related to books from all over the world. The exhibition wishes to look further into the roots of books, their history, and how they evolved.

Getting there: Hanshin/Hankyu Ashiya stn, Take Hankyu Bus (20, 26, 29, 31, 32, 36) to Midori-cho stop
Open: 10am–5pm. Closed Mon
Admission: ¥300/free for JHS students and younger
Tel: 0797-38-5432

Kansai Art Listings December

OSAKA

Skin of/in Contemporary Art Exhibition

The National Museum of Osaka
Thru Dec 2

30th Anniversary Exhibition: All-Museum Display from the Collection

Dec 18–Feb 11
Subway Yotsubashi line, Higobashi stn, exit 2
Open: 10am–5pm. Closed Mon and holidays
Admission: ¥830/¥450/¥250
Tel: 06-4950-7555

Autumn Exhibition on Asian Art

Fujita Bijutsukan
Thru Dec 9
Subway/Keihan Kyobashi, JR Osaka-jo Kitazume stn
Open: 10am–4pm. Closed Mon
Admission: ¥800/¥500/¥300
Tel: 06-6351-0582

50th Anniversary of the Museum: Special Exhibition

Itsuo Bijutsukan
Thru Dec 9
Hankyu Ikeda stn, 10 min walk
Open: 10am–4:30pm. Closed Mon
Admission: ¥700/¥500/¥200
Tel: 0727-51-3865

Masterpieces from Kurashiki Museum of Folk-craft Exhibition

The Japan Folk Crafts Museum Osaka
Thru Dec 9
Osaka Monorail Banpakukinenkoen stn
Open: 10am–5pm. Closed Wed
Admission: ¥700/¥450
Tel: 06-6877-1971

The Great Ocean Voyage

Kokuritsu Minzokugaku Hakubutsukan
Thru Dec 11
Subway/Monorail Banpaku Kinen Koen stn, Inside Expo 70 Park
Open: 10am–4:30pm. Closed Wed
Admission: ¥1,000/¥550
Tel: 06-6876-2151

"Biombo" Special exhibition on folding screens

Osaka Shiritsu Bijutsukan
Thru Dec 16
JR/subway Tennoji stn
Open: 9:30am–4:30pm. Closed Mon
Admission: ¥1,200/¥1,000
Tel: 06-6771-4874

Masterpieces of The Russian State Museum from Late 18th Century to Early 20th Century

Suntory Museum
Thru Jan 14
Subway Chuo line, Osaka-ko stn
Open: 10:30am–7:30pm. Closed Mon
Admission: ¥1,200/¥900/¥500
Tel: 06-6577-0001

KYOTO

Kawai Kanjiro Exhibition

Asahi Beer Oyamazaki Sanso Bijutsukan
Thru Dec 9
JR Yamazaki/Hankyu Oyamazaki stn
Open: 10am–4:30pm. Closed Mon
Admission: ¥700/¥500/free
Tel: 075-957-3123

Meiji Elegance Exhibition

Namikawa Cloisonne Museum of Kyoto
Thru Dec 9
Subway Tozai line, Higashiyama stn,exit 1
Open: 10am–4:30pm Closed Mon & Thu
Admission: ¥600/¥500
Tel: 075-752-3277

Kamisaka Sekka Exhibition

Hosomi Bijutsukan
Thru Dec 16
Okazaki, Saishoji-cho
Open: 10am–6pm. Closed Mon
Admission: ¥1,000/¥800
Tel: 075-752-5555

Rebirth of New Colors and Beauty Exhibition

Byodoin Temple Museum Hoshokan
Thru Dec 16
JR Nara/Keihan Uji station
Open: 9am–5pm
Admission: ¥600/¥400/¥300
Tel: 0774-21-2861

Ikeda Masuo Exhibtion (Printmaker)

The National Museum of Modern Art Kyoto
Thru Dec 24
City Bus 5, Kyotokaikan Bijutsukanmae stop
Open: 9:30am–5pm. Closed Mon
Admission: ¥830/¥450/¥200/Free under junior high
Tel: 075-761-4111

Blue and White Porcelain of Joseon Dynasty Exhibiton

Koryo Museum of Art
Thru Dec 24
JR Kyoto station, 9 bus to Kamogawa Chugakkou-mae stop
Open: 10am–5pm. Closed Mon
Admission: ¥500/¥400/¥300
Tel: 075-491-1192

Shokokuji's Zenrin Culture: From Muromachi Period to the Early Modern Period

Jotenkaku Art Museum
Thru Mar 23
Subway Karasuma line, Imadegawa stn.
Open: 10am–5pm. Closed Dec 10-14, Dec 27-Jan 5
Admission: ¥800/¥600/¥300/¥200
Tel: 050-5542-8600

HYOGO

Birds from Around the World: Their Shapes and Colours Exhibition

Japan-Mongolia Folk Museum
Thru Dec 4
JR Toyooka stn, bus to Shogenji stop
Open: 9:30am–5pm. Closed Wed
Admission: ¥500/¥300
Tel: 0796-56-1000

Tea Containers and Natsume Masterpieces Exhibition

Kosetsu Museum of Art
Thru Dec 16
Hankyu Mikage stn, 5min walk
Open: 10am–5pm
Admission: ¥700/¥450/¥250
Tel: 078-841-0652

Kawaguchi Tatsuo Exhibition

Hyogo Kenritsu Bijutsukan
Thru Dec 16
Hanshin Iwaya stn
Open: 10am–5:30pm. Closed Mon
Admission: ¥1,000/¥700/¥400
Tel: 078-262-0901

The Three Great Civilizations of Mesoamerica and the Central Andes: The World of Maya, Aztec and Inca

Kobe Shiritsu Hakubutsukan
Thru Dec 24
JR/Hankyu/Hanshin Sannomiya stn
Open: 9:30am–4:30pm. Closed Mon
Admission: ¥1,300/¥800/¥400
Tel: 078-391-0035

Tamba's Sake Bottles Exhibition

The Museum of Ceramic Art Hyogo
Thru Dec 24
JR Fukuchiyama line, Aino stn. Take bus to Hyogo Togei Bijutsukan stop
Open: 10am–7pm. Closed Mon
Admission: ¥200/¥150/¥100
Tel: 079-597-3961

Print it Out – Exhibition series with the theme of works and display

Onishi Masakazu photos CAP House
Dec 16–26
JR Motomachi stn, 15 min walk north
Open: 11am–8pm. Closed Tue
Admission: Free
Tel: 078-230-8707

Exhibition of thin-cloth dresses, from the Indian sari to 19th century European dresses

Kobe Fashion Museum
Thru Jan 15
Rokko Liner, Island Center stn
Open: 10am–5:30pm. Closed Wed (Dec 29–Jan 3)
Admission: ¥500/¥250
Tel: 078-858-0050

Tadanori Yokoo Hot Bath Unfinished Chain Exhibition

Okanoyama Museum of Art Nishiwaki
Thru Feb 24
JR Kakogawa stn, transfer to JR
Kakogawa line, Nihon Heso Koen stn
Open: 10am–5pm. Closed Mon
Admission: ¥310/¥210/¥110
Tel: 0795-23-6223

Nara

Kyujin Yamamoto Exhibition

Shouhaku Art Museum
Thru Dec 16
JR Nara line, Gakuen-mae stn. Take bus to Obuchibashi stop
Open: 10am–5pm. Closed Mon
Admission: ¥800/¥400
Tel: 0742-41-6686

Marc Chagall: In Praise of Love and Nature

Nara Kenritsu Bijutsukan
Thru Dec 16
Kintetsu Nara stn
Open: 9am–4:30pm. Closed Mon
Admission: ¥1,300/ ¥900/ ¥500
Tel: 0742-23-3968

On-Matsuri and the Sacred Art of Kasuga

Nara National Museum
Dec 8–Jan 29
Kintetsu Nara stn, inside Nara Park
Open: 9:30am–5pm. Closed Mon
Admission: ¥1,000/¥700/¥400
Tel: 0742-22-7771

ART section compiled by Maki Nibayashi

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