Report on the Opening of "50th Anniversary Commemorative Kayo Yamaguchi Exhibition" (SOMPO Museum). Exploring the full scope of the "animal painter" who led the modern Kyoto art scene
The SOMPO Museum's Kayo Yamaguchi exhibition explores the life and work of the prominent Japanese animal painter.Summary
The SOMPO Museum in Shinjuku, Tokyo, has opened the "50th Anniversary Commemorative Kayo Yamaguchi Exhibition," running until August 30th. Kayo Yamaguchi (1899–1984) was a prominent Japanese painter who led the Kyoto art scene for decades. Born into a family of Yuzen dyers, he studied under Saun Nishimura and gained recognition for his animal-themed works, eventually receiving the Order of Culture in 1981.
This exhibition showcases Yamaguchi's career from his early years to his late period, centered around three key works from the museum's collection: "Hazakura," "Saru," and "Genka." Curator Ryo Furudate notes that this is the first time in 27 years that Yamaguchi's work has been exhibited so comprehensively in Tokyo. With 221 different animals depicted across the works, the exhibition offers a deep look into his mastery as an animal painter.
(Source：美術手帖)