The exhibition “The 100th Anniversary of “Manifeste du surréalisme” will be held at Itabashi Art Museum from March 2 (Sat).
In 1924, André Breton proclaimed the ‘Surrealist Manifesto,’ marking its centenary. In Japan, from the late 1920s, artists such as Shunjo Koga, Seijo Togo, and Ichiro Fukuzawa pioneered the movement. By the 1930s, young painters and art students expanded their creative horizons under the influence of Ernst and Dalí’s works. However, during wartime, Surrealism became a monitored and dangerous ideology. Some artists died in battle, making activities extremely challenging. Despite this, after the war, Surrealism’s impact endured. Painters like Kikuji Yamashita confronted a tumultuous society, giving rise to uniquely Japanese Surrealist artworks.
This exhibition examines the trajectory of painters who confronted the times through the avant-garde expression of surrealism during and after World War II, using approximately 120 works and documents.
The 100th Anniversary of “Manifeste du surréalisme
Dates: Saturday, March 2 – Sunday, April 14, 2024
First Period: Saturday, March 2 – Sunday, March 24
Second period: Tuesday, March 26 – Sunday, April 14
*Some exhibits will be changed between the first and second terms.
Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Admission until 4:30 p.m.)
Closed: Mondays
Admission: ¥650 for adults, ¥450 for high school and college students, ¥200 for elementary and junior high school students
Free admission for elementary, junior high and high school students on Saturdays.
*Discounts are available for persons aged 65 and over and persons with disabilities (certificate required).
Organizers: Itabashi Art Museum, Tokyo Shimbun
Cooperation: The Museum of Kyoto, Kyoto; Mie Prefectural Art Museum
Supported by: The Pola Art Foundation
