【Preservation Edition】3 Must-See "Blue Art Exhibitions" in 2026 Featuring Hokusai, Vermeer, and Van Gogh: Treasures Using "Blue" from the Takaichi Whirlwind Coming to Japan One After Another, Is This the Last Visit for "Girl with a Pearl Earring"?
2026 offers a prime opportunity to view three major art exhibitions in Japan focusing on masterpieces featuring the color blue by Hokusai, Vermeer, and Van Gogh.Summary
The year 2026 is highlighted as a major opportunity in the art world to appreciate masterpieces that effectively utilize the color blue, coinciding with the public attention on the 'blue' associated with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The article introduces three highly anticipated art exhibitions coming to Japan that focus on 'blue paintings' and 'blue painters,' including Katsushika Hokusai, Johannes Vermeer, and Vincent van Gogh. The text notes that blue is a sacred color in Christian society, symbolizing the Virgin Mary's mantle, and connects this to the profound spirituality often expressed through the color in art. Furthermore, it speculates that the upcoming visit of Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' might be its last to Japan, urging readers not to miss these significant displays.
(Source：JBpress)