Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum: The British Museum's Japanese Art Collection - Profusion: Edo Paintings Across the Sea
An exhibition showcasing selected masterpieces from the British Museum's Japanese art collection to celebrate the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum's 100th anniversary.Summary
This exhibition commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum by showcasing selected masterpieces from the British Museum's extensive Japanese art collection. Since the rise of Japonisme in the late 19th century, the British Museum has amassed one of the world's most comprehensive collections of Japanese art through the efforts of dedicated collectors and curators.
The exhibition features a curated selection of works, including Edo-period folding screens, hanging scrolls, and picture scrolls, alongside woodblock prints by iconic ukiyo-e artists such as Kitagawa Ukiyo-e, Toshusai Sharaku, Katsushika Hokusai, and Utagawa Hiroshige.
Beyond the artworks themselves, the exhibition will shed light on recent research findings and the historical context of the collection's acquisition. By exploring the role the British Museum has played in the collection, research, and preservation of Japanese art, the exhibition aims to reflect on the history of international cultural exchange and foster a new dialogue between these masterpieces and contemporary audiences.
(Source：美術展ナビ)