What's On & Upcoming Events in Japan
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Emulation and Admiration: Two Stories of Collecting European Art European Master Paintings in Kyoto
This exhibition brings together approximately 90 paintings from the collections of the San Diego Museum of Art, which houses some of the earliest Western paintings collected on the U.S. West Coast, and the National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo, which has the only systematic collection of Western paintings in East Asia. The exhibition traces the history of Western art over 600 years, from the Renaissance to 19th-century Impressionism, with a focus on how to enjoy and appreciate the artworks. Related pieces are displayed in pairs or small groups for comparison, allowing visitors to explore the stories behind the paintings from various perspectives. https://art.nikkei.com/dokomiru/en/
Hello Kitty Exhibition -As I change, so does she-
An exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty will be held under the theme “50 Years with Kitty and Me.” The event will feature the largest-ever display of Hello Kitty goods, along with an original video work by visual director Atsushi Makino, and illustrations created by 30 unique artists—including illustrators—who each expressed their own vision of “Me and Kitty.” Visitors can also enjoy a variety of special sections, as well as shop for exclusive merchandise such as the exhibition catalog, plush toys, and tote bags. https://kyotocity-kyocera.museum/en/exhibition/20250925-20251207
