【Museum Goods】10 Recommended Items Found at the "Shimomura Kansan Exhibition" (The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo) by the Editorial Department
This article introduces 10 recommended original merchandise items from the Shimomura Kansan Exhibition held at The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo.Summary
The Shimomura Kansan Exhibition, the first large-scale retrospective of Japanese painter Shimomura Kansan (1873–1930) in the Kanto region in 13 years, is being held at The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, from March 17th to May 10th. Kansan was known for his innovative fusion of traditional techniques from Yamato-e and Rinpa schools with realistic expression derived from Western painting. The exhibition reviews his artistic achievements through major works and examines his significance in modern Japanese art history. The exhibition merchandise heavily features motifs from iconic pieces like the "Lion Screen" (Shishi-zu Byobu) and "Field of Pumpkins" (Tonasu Batake), offering a wide range from cute items to pieces that allow enjoyment of Kansan's gold leaf application and decorative style in daily life. The editorial team highlights their favorite items, such as the charming "Lion Mascot" (2,970 yen, tax included), based on the lion from the "Lion Screen."
(Source：Tokyo Art Beat)