Exhibition

The Seto Inland Sea was designated as one of Japan's first national parks in 1934 as a "land of outstanding natural scenery that is representative of the landscape of our country," and will mark the 90th anniversary of its designation on March 16, 2024. The Seto Inland Sea is Japan's largest inland sea, surrounded by Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu, and is dotted with over 700 islands of various sizes. This beautiful landscape of islands and the rich resources that have arisen from it have had a great influence not only on art but also on our lives. This exhibition will introduce paintings that tell the history of the sea, as well as familiar folk art and architectural works. We hope that this will be an opportunity for each person to think about the charm of the Seto Inland Sea, which connects across time and fields, as "my sea." In order to deepen a multifaceted understanding, we will also hold exhibitions related to the Seto Inland Sea at the Prefectural Museum of History and Culture and the Museum of Natural Science at the same time, sharing materials and research results. Organized by: Ehime Prefectural Museum of Art
Co-organized by: Ehime Shimbun
Supported by: Agency for Cultural Affairs FY2023 Exhibition Support Project Utilizing Cultural Assets Related to the Region
Supported by: Chugoku-Shikoku Regional Environment Office Shikoku Office, Asahi Shimbun Matsuyama General Bureau, Yomiuri Shimbun Matsuyama Branch, Mainichi Shimbun Matsuyama Branch, Sankei Shimbun, NHK Matsuyama Broadcasting Station, Nankai Broadcasting, Television Ehime, Ai Television, Ehime Asahi Television, Ehime CATV, FM Ehime, Ehime Living Newspaper

1）Prefectural 3 Museum Series Lecture

To commemorate the 90th anniversary, the Seto Inland Sea Exhibition will be held simultaneously at the prefecture's three museums: the Ehime Prefectural Museum of Nature and Science, the Ehime Prefectural Museum of History and Culture, and the Ehime Prefectural Art Museum. A series of lectures will be held from each museum's unique perspective.

Time: 13:30-15:00
Location: Training room
No reservation required. First 60 people each.
○ "The landscape of white sand and green pines seen from a geology perspective" Sunday, February 25
Lecturer: Curator Katsue Yamane (Ehime Prefectural Museum of Nature and Science)
○ "Artists who captured the Seto Inland Sea" Saturday, March 2
Lecturer: Chief Curator Kiyanmei (Ehime Prefectural Museum of Art)
○ "Traveling the Seto Inland Sea from a historical perspective" Saturday, March 9
Lecturer: Chief Curator Mikiko Kai (Ehime Prefectural Museum of History and Culture)

2）Mingei Talk

A discussion between the creators of Kurashiki folk art introduced in this exhibition will be held in front of the works in the exhibition room.

Date and time: Wednesday, March 20th (national holiday) 14:00-15:00
Location: Special Exhibition Room
Instructors: Eiji Kotani (Kurashiki Glass), Yuichi Takiyama (Kurashiki Dantsu)
No reservation required. Viewing ticket required.

3）Setouchi Night Talk

We will welcome guests from various fields with a drink in hand and chat casually about the charms of the Seto Inland Sea.

Time: 6pm-7pm
Location: Museum Cafe
*Reservation required. One drink per person. Limited to the first 20 people per session.
○Books and photography edition: Friday, March 1st
Masahisa Ochi (head of Hon no Wadachi) x Shuhei Miyahata (representative of Setouchi Editorial Design Institute)
○Design and craft edition: Friday, March 22nd
Maki Inoue (designer of this exhibition) x Makiko Kadota (owner of Kogei Rosa)

1）Drawing the sea with lines [Open production + Workshop]

Shunshun, an artist featured in this exhibition, will show you how he draws the ocean from a single line. He will also hold a workshop to explore the appeal of lines.

Date and time: Sunday, February 11th
(1) 11:00-12:00 (public production)
(2) 13:30-16:00 (workshop)
Location: (1) Entrance hall (2) Observation lobby
Instructor: Shunshun (draftsman)
Materials cost: Approximately 2,500 yen
*Reservations are required for workshop participants. Limited to the first 12 people (15 years of age and older).

2）Chirimen Monster in Kenbi

Find the monsters (small creatures) hidden among the dried baby sardines found in the Seto Inland Sea, encase them in resin and take them home!

Date and time: Saturday, February 17th, 13:30-15:00
Location: Entrance hall
Instructor: Specialist curator Kobayashi Shingo (Ehime Prefectural Museum of Nature and Science)
Material cost: Approximately 300 yen
*No reservation required. Accepted at any time.

3）"Indigo dyeing" workshop

An indigo dyeing experience to deepen your understanding of the dyeing of the folk craft "Iyokasuri". You will dye a bag with indigo and take it home.

Date and time: Friday, February 23rd (National Holiday)
(1) 10:30-11:30 (2) 14:00-15:00
Location: Atelier 2, South Building
Instructor: Curator Ayako Tashiro (Ehime Prefectural Museum of Art)
Materials cost: 400 yen
*Reservation required. Accepted at any time.

4）Collaboration between 3 Prefectural Museums: Beachcombing Observation Event + WorkshopCollaboration between 3 Prefectural Museums: Beachcombing Observation Event + Workshop

Date and time: Saturday, February 24th, 13:00-16:00
Location: Fuso Kaikan (Iyo City) <Meet and disband on-site>
Instructors: Curators from the three museums
Materials cost: Approximately 300 yen
*Reservation required. Limited to the first 10 people.

1）Folk Crafts and Architecture Tour

This tour will take you to the Ehime Folk Crafts Museum and Saijo Eiko Church, designed by Urabe Shintaro, one of the original proponents of the Seto Inland Sea Architecture Charter. You can view and shop at the Folk Crafts Museum, and listen to a lecture on the charm of architecture at the church. This tour is full of highlights.
Date and time: March 23rd (Sat) 13:00-15:00
Location: Ehime Folk Crafts Museum (Saijo City) and others <Meet and disband on-site>
Lecturer: Magada Kiyotaka (Professor Emeritus, Ehime University)
Wada Koichi (Architect)
Participation fee: Approximately 500 yen (including admission fee)
*Reservation required. Limited to the first 20 people.

2）Explore? Discover! The Seto Inland Sea

With instructions in hand, you will approach the mysteries of the artworks together with the exhibition room navigators.

Dates: March 3rd (Sun), 10th (Sun), 17th (Sun), 24th (Sun)
10:30-14:30 each day
Location: Special Exhibition Room
Navigators: Volunteer art guides and others

A satellite store of "Kougei Rosa," which sells beautiful handcrafted items, has opened in the entrance hall! Take your time to look around and pick up Tobe ware, Kurashiki glass, and more.

A collaborative menu for this exhibition will be served on Tobe ware at the museum cafe. Please do enjoy.

Venue: Ehime Prefectural Museum of Nature and Science
Dates: Saturday, February 17, 2024 - Sunday, April 7, 2024

Venue: Ehime Prefectural Museum of History and Culture
Dates: Saturday, February 17, 2024 - Sunday, April 7, 2024