Exhibitions

Traditional ukiyo-e prints (ukiyo-e: pictures from the Floating World) were among the most important artistic achievements of the Edo era (1603-1868), whose decline began with the death of the artist Ando Hiroshige in 1858. Two contributing factors to this change were the opening of the gates of Japan to the West in 1853 and the Meiji Restoration (1868) which led, among other things, to the discovery of new artistic works. At this time, Japan was greatly exposed to the influence of European art, although there were those who recognized the need to preserve their traditional art.

Over the centuries, the tendency evolved in Japan to value small objects over big ones and this for both practical and religious reasons. Since Japan is an island nation with limited resources and dense population, the use of large objects is not practical. In addition, the Buddhist perception of minimalism had extensive impact over a wide range of Japanese art forms.

Makoto Fujimura, is a talented contemporary artist. Because of his exhibitions, writings, lectures and symposia he conducts around the world, he is regarded as a cultural designer and an inspiration for both artists and art lovers. His works are a fusion of cultures, traditional Japanese art and an abstract, expressionist, contemporary and fresh artistic approach.

The netsuke was originally a decorated accessory on a cord which attached various implements to clothing. It fulfilled an important function as the kimono, the traditional Japanese robe, had no pockets. Instead it was fastened by means of a broad sash tied around the hips on which various

Hashira-e (“pillar pictures”) are woodblock prints with specific measurements. The source of these long, narrow prints and the exact dates of their provenance are not known, but it seems that they were integrated into the hanging scrolls that were traditionally used to decorate the interior supporting beams of the Japanese house.

 A new kite exhibition for families!
40 new and spectacular kites decorated with mythical fighters, historical and mythological figures, Kabuki theater actors and more are presented at the exhibition.

The exhibition will be displayed at "Horev Center", Horev St. 15, Haifa, between the dates: 02.04.17-30.06.17. Free entrance!

New Exhibition: Humourous Erotica - 11.03.2017

The exhibition was brought to Israel with the help of The Embassy of Israel in Japan and is dedicated to to the memory of the collector’s sister, the late Oranit (Shagan) Talmor.

The exhibition features artworks from the museum’s collection as well as those by Mrs. Miho Kataoka Erlich.

Aizuri-e (literally, indigo pictures) are Japanese prints done in shades of blue. The development of the blue prints resulted from the import of Prussian blue dye from Europe.