Collection Exhibition 4: The Era of Okaya City's Birth and Art

About this event

Commemorating the 90th anniversary of the municipal organization of Okaya City, this exhibition introduces items from the collection produced around that era. As Japan was modernizing, the works on display reflect a historical background where modern European forms such as Art Deco and Cubism coexisted with nationalistic Japanese and Asian expressions. The exhibition introduces works influenced by modern Western sculpture by Naoya Takei, an artist associated with the local area, Western-style paintings depicting Parisian landscapes by Teiichiro Takahashi, as well as landscape paintings, seal carving, and Buddhist statues that carry on Eastern traditions. Focusing on how artists engaged with and incorporated the atmosphere of their era into their works, visitors can sense the ambiance of approximately 90 years ago through a diverse array of artistic expressions.

Venue

Okaya Museum of Art and Archeology

1-9-8 Chuo-cho, Okaya, Nagano 394-0027