Exhibitions

The exhibition presents women in Japanese art in order to examine the many ways in which art dominated by men contributed to the concept of women and their role in society.

Utagawa Kuniyoshi was one of the most prominent ukiyo-e artists (ukiyo-e: pictures of the floating world) during the Edo period (1600-1868).

As in all cultures, colours have meaning in Japanese culture. The exhibition deals with red (aka) in Japanese art and culture.

In Japan, many Zen temples and their gardens consist of conspicuous areas where emptiness prevails.

The animated film "Sleep tight my baby, cradled in the sky" (49.11 minutes) is an independent creation of Naoya Kurisu.

Landscape has always been a challenging subject for artists.

Tamuzo is a self-taught illustrator and designer. Among her works are CD jacket designs, illustrated maps, company logos, and others.

"The timely message of the Manyôshû (Collection of Myriad Leaves, compiled in the 8th century), the ancient Poetry Anthology of Japan, reminds us of the human spirit and the inspiration that comes from love and a way of life that is gradually disappearing,"

This exhibition is the fourth of its kind since the Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art reopened its doors to the public in 1995. .

Kacho-ga is one of the three pictorial motifs deriving from the Chinese classification system.