Exhibition

Kumagai Morikazu (1880-1977), a painter who lived from the Meiji to Showa periods, closely observed his subjects and vividly depicted the lives of those close to him. His unique style of painting, which he developed in his later years, using bright colors and simplified forms, continues to attract many people even today.
This exhibition marks the first major retrospective in Shikoku in a long time, looking back on Kumagai's artistic career, which marked the 40th anniversary of his death last year, with over 190 works, including oil paintings, ink paintings, and calligraphy. Sketches and diaries are also on display, providing a glimpse into the background of the creation of his generous yet unique works. We hope that visitors will be able to experience the richness of the world that Kumagai captured with his eyes and hands.
*Some exhibits will be changed during the exhibition period.

Organizers: Kumagai Morikazu Exhibition Executive Committee (Ehime Prefecture, Ehime Shimbun), Nihon Keizai Shimbun
Sponsor: Dai Nippon Printing
Special sponsor of Ehime Exhibition: Daiichi Gas
Exhibitors: Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art, Gifu Prefectural Museum of Art, Kumagai Morikazu Tsukechi Memorial Museum, Tendo City Museum of Art
Special support: Yanagase Gallery
Supporters: Matsuyama City, Matsuyama City Board of Education, Ehime Prefecture Municipal Board of Education Association, Ehime Prefecture Education Association, Ehime Prefecture Education Research Council, Ehime Prefecture Elementary and Junior High School Principals Association, Ehime Prefecture PTA Association, Ehime Prefecture Elderly Welfare Facility Council, Ehime Prefecture Art Association, Ehime Art Education Federation, Ehime Prefecture Cultural Association, Ehime Prefecture Cultural Promotion Foundation, Nankai Broadcasting, Television Ehime, Ehime Asahi Television, Ai Television, Ehime CATV, FM Ehime

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Date and time: Saturday, April 14th, from 14:00
Lecturer: Mika Kuraya (Director of Planning at the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo/Exhibition planner)
Venue: Museum Auditorium
*Limited to the first 120 people. No registration required. Free to attend.

1st lecture: "Kumagaya Morikazu, 97 years old"
Date and time: Saturday, May 26th, from 14:00
2nd lecture: "Seeing Peaches: Morikazu and Noma Jinne"
Date and time: Saturday, June 16th, from 14:00

Lecturer: Museum curator
Location: Hi-Vision Gallery
*No registration required. Attendance is free.

[For everyone]
Date and time: Saturday, April 28th, Saturday, June 9th, from 1pm
[For children]
Date and time: Saturday, May 5th, from 1pm
Location: Special exhibition room
*No application required. Special exhibition ticket required.

Dates: April 28th (Sat), 29th (Sun), 30th (Mon, holiday),
May 3rd (Thurs, holiday), 4th (Fri, holiday), 5th (Sat, holiday),
14:00-15:00 each session
Cooperation: Pentel Co., Ltd.
Location: Special Exhibition Room
*No registration required. Free.

[Omotesenke Domonkai Ehime Branch]
Dates: April 28th (Sat), April 29th (Sun)
[Tea Ceremony Urasenke Tankokai Matsuyama Branch]
Dates: April 30th (Mon, holiday), May 3rd (Thu, holiday),
4th (Fri, holiday), 5th (Sat), 6th (Sun)
10am-3pm each day
Location: South Hall Front Garden
*Admission tickets with tea vouchers (1,300 yen) are on sale until May 6th.
*200 tea snacks inspired by the exhibition will be available each day.
*Tea vouchers (500 yen) can also be purchased at the venue on the day.

A film based on Kumagai Morikazu will be released nationwide on May 19th.

- Ehime Prefecture screening theater: Cinema Sunshine Okaido

*Present your ticket stub to receive a 500 yen discount on the regular ticket price.