2027年03月17日（水） - 2027年07月11日（日）
A celebrated artist, Takehisa Yumeji (1884–1934) was at the beating heart of Taishō Romanticism.
While you may not be familiar with Yumeji by name, you have probably come across Yumeji Design in commercial products adorned with camellia motifs or his many depictions of young girls in illustrated stories or ads. Even for people encountering this artist for the first time, starting with the basics, this exhibition will help to unravel Yumeji's enduring appeal.
As well as being an entirely self-taught visual artist, active across a remarkably broad range of interests, Yumeji also demonstrated talent in literature and music: he was what we would today call a multi-disciplinary
creator. While he depicted ephemeral Yumeji-style beauties in nihonga paintings, he also bequeathed some rare oil paintings, of which only about 30 are currently known to exist: you can see six of them in this exhibition.
The public loved his book covers, colorful chiyogami paper, and his published sketches of everyday life. He also wrote lyrics and, naturally, designed sheet
music publications.
What is more, for the first time ever during a single show, we will display the two iconic watercolor series that Yumeji painted and gave to his close friend
Nagami Tokutarō (1890–1950), a wealthy Nagasaki magnate. You can see Twelve Views of Nagasaki in the first exhibition period, and Ten Themes of Woman in the second.
A vibrant and fantastical spirit animated the Taishō era (1912–1926), Yumeji's enchanted art expressed its essence.
| Title | Takehisa Yumeji: All You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Dates | March 17 (Wed.) 2027 - July 11 (Sun.) 2027 1st period: March 17 (Wed.) – May 17 (Mon.) 2nd period: May 19 (Wed.) – July 11 (Sun.) *Every Tuesday and Sunday will be “Feel Free to Talk” days |
| Closed | April 13(Tue.), May 18(Tue.), June 15(Tue.) |
| Opening Hours | 10:00 – 17:00 (last entry 16:30) |
| Admission Fee | General / University student: 1,000 (900)yen High School Stutdent (age 16-18): 600 (500)yen Elementary / Junior high school student (age 7-15): 400 (350)yen Disabled person and up to one helper: 600 (500)yen *Prices in parentheses are for groups of 20 or more *Free admission applied for children under 13 during August Combined Ticket with Fukuda Art Museum: 2,400yen- for adult (prices depend on the admission fee of Fukuda Art Museum) *Combo ticket can be only purchased at the reception on the day of your visit. |
| Organizer | Saga Arashiyama Museum of Arts & Culture |
| Supported by | Kyoto prefecture, Kyoto City, Kyoto City Board of Education, Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry |
"Nail Clipping" circa 1924, 2nd term
"Cross" from "Twelve Scenes from Nagasaki", 1920, 1st term
"Ode to Youth", 1930, 1st term & 2nd term
"Dressing Table" from "Twelve Scenes from Nagasaki", 1920, 1st term
"Nishio Ballad", original painting for Nakayama Shinpei Folk Song Collection, circa1929, 2nd term
"On the Train", 20th century, 2nd term
"Megane Bridge" from "Twelve Scenes from Nagasaki", 1920, 1st term
"Northern Winter" from "Ten Female Subjects", 1921, 2nd term
"The Texture of Flannel" from "Ten Female Subjects", 1921, 2nd term
