Special Exhibition: The Legend of Sesshu—The Birth of a Charismatic Artist” is set to take place at the Kyoto National Museum in Higashiyama, Kyoto, from April 13 to May 26, 2024.
Sesshu, a prominent figure in Japanese art during the Muromachi period (1336-1573), known as the “Sage of Painting,” boasts six national treasures, the most by any painter. This exhibition explores Sesshu’s reception, particularly in the early modern period, featuring works by various artists like Unya Togao, Hasegawa Tohaku, Kano Tanyu, and Ito Jakuchu. It delves into the evolution of his legacy. All six of Sesshu’s national treasures will be on display, offering a profound glimpse into his enduring influence.
The exhibition will be divided into two periods: the first half, from April 13 to May 6, and the second half, from May 8 to May 26. Certain works will be exhibited throughout the entire period.
, Muromachi period, 15th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Kyoto National Museum, on exhibit throughout the year)
, Muromachi period, 15th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Kyoto National Museum, on exhibit throughout the year)
, Lent by Tokyo National Museum, Muromachi period (15th century) (National Treasure, on exhibit throughout the year)
, Lent by Tokyo National Museum, Muromachi period (15th century) (National Treasure, on exhibit throughout the year)
, Lent by Kyoto National Museum, Muromachi period, 16th century (National Treasure, on exhibit throughout the year)
Lent by Eiseibunko, Tokyo, Muromachi period, 16th century (on exhibit throughout the year)
Lent by Ryosokuin, Kyoto, Momoyama period, dated 1607 (Keicho 12, on exhibit throughout the year)
, Edo period, 17th century (On exhibit throughout the year)
, Edo period, 17th century (Lent by Kyoto National Museum, on exhibit throughout the year)
Lent by MIHO MUSEUM, Shiga, Edo period, 18th century (On exhibit throughout the year)
Lent by MIHO MUSEUM, Shiga, Edo period, 18th century (On exhibit throughout the year)
Lent by The Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art, Edo period, dated 1822 (on exhibit throughout the year)
Fuji in Sunshu Happu, By Shiba Ehan, Edo period, dated 1789 (on exhibit throughout the year)
Edo period, 18th century (Lent by Idemitsu Museum of Arts, Tokyo) Exhibited during April 30 – May 26
Lent by Nitori Art Museum, Hokkaido, Edo period (18th century), on exhibit throughout the year
Special Exhibition “The Legend of Sesshu: The Birth of a ‘Painting Sage
Dates: April 13 (Sat) – May 26 (Sun), 2024
［Major exhibition changes]
First Period: April 13 (Sat) – May 6 (Mon), 2024 Second Period: May 8 (Wed) – May 26 (Sun), 2024
Venue: Kyoto National Museum
Official website: https://sesshu2024.exhn.jp/
Inquiries: 075-525-2473 (Telephone Service)
Closed: Mondays (but open on April 29 and May 6), May 7 (Tue)
Hours: 9:00 – 17:30 (admission until 30 minutes before closing)
Admission:
Adults 1,800 yen (1,600 yen), college students 1,200 yen (1,000 yen), high school students 700 yen (500 yen)
Prices in parentheses are for advance purchase and for groups of 20 or more.
