Exhibition

Born in Futanamura, Kitauwa District, Ehime Prefecture (now Mima-cho, Uwajima City), Azechi Umetaro (1902-1999) has come to be known as a "mountain printmaker" for his depictions of mountains from various angles, including mountain scenery, mountain creatures, and his signature work Mountain Man. This exhibition, his first retrospective in 10 years at the Ehime Prefectural Museum of Art, will display over 200 prints from his early period to his final years. It will also introduce his work in the mountain literary magazine Alp, as well as his "book work," which allows visitors to experience Azechi's rich thoughts as reflected in his book covers and bookplates. As he described his life as "plodding," Azechi's feet were firmly on the ground as he built up his artistic career without rushing, and the exhibition will once again convey the appeal of the man and his work from his birthplace.

Organizers: 2019 Umetaro Azechi Exhibition Executive Committee (Ehime Prefecture, Nankai Broadcasting)
Special cooperation: Atelier U
Cooperation: Umetaro Azechi Memorial Museum, Kunisaburo Iseki Memorial Museum, Montbell Co., Ltd.
Support: Kao Foundation for Arts and Sciences
Sponsors: Daiichi Gas Co., Ltd., Futaba Sangyo Co., Ltd., Yasuoka Kamabokoten Co., Ltd., Ehime Prefecture Bookstore Commercial Association
Supported by: Ehime Prefectural Board of Education, Matsuyama City, Matsuyama City Board of Education, Uwajima City, Uwajima City Board of Education, Ehime Prefectural Association of Municipal and Town Boards of Education, Ehime Prefectural Education Association, Ehime Prefectural Education Research Council, Ehime Prefectural Association of Elementary and Junior High School Principals, Ehime Prefectural PTA Association, Ehime Prefectural Art Association, Ehime Art Education Federation, Matsuyama Tourism and Convention Association, Ehime Mountaineering and Sport Climbing Federation, The Ehime Shimbun, Asahi Shimbun Matsuyama General Bureau, Yomiuri Shimbun Matsuyama Branch, Mainichi Shimbun Matsuyama Branch, Sankei Shimbun Matsuyama Branch, NHK Matsuyama Base Station, Television Ehime, Ai Television, Ehime Asahi Television, Ehime CATV, FM Ehime, Ehime Living Newspaper

Ehime Prefectural Museum of Art (New Museum Shop, South Fureai Art Center), Iyotetsu Takashimaya, Fuji Grand (Matsuyama, Emifull Masaki, Shigenobu, Ozu, Kitahama, Kitauwajima, Saijo), Akiya Bookstore (Matsuyama Main Branch, Aeru Branch, Ishii Branch, MEGA Hirata Branch), Junkudo Bookstore Matsuyama Branch, Lawson Ticket (L Code 62250), Seven Ticket (Seven Code 081-727), etc.

Date and time: Saturday, February 22nd, from 14:00
Location: Auditorium, special exhibition room
Lecturer: Takahito Yamamoto (Chairman of the NPO Saijo Nature School)
*No registration required. A ticket to the exhibition is required for the talk in the exhibition room.

(1) "Mountain Man" Looking at Azechi's Mountains / (2) About the Books Azechi "Draws" and "Written"
Date and Time: (1) March 7th (Sat), (2) March 28th (Sat) 2pm each
Location: Hi-Vision Gallery
Instructor: Curator in charge
*No registration required, participation is free.
*The event on March 7th (Sat) will be cancelled to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Date and time: Saturday, February 15th and Saturday, March 21st, from 2pm each day
Location: Special Exhibition Room
Instructor: Curator in charge
*No registration required. Exhibition ticket required.
*The session on Saturday, March 21st has been cancelled to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The exhibition designer and Ochi couple, who run a unique bookstore, will talk about the charm of the ridges.
Date and time: Wednesday, March 18th, from 2pm
Venue: The park M's coffee (museum cafe)
Talk: Inoue Maki (Inoue Design Office)
Ochi Masanao and Chiyo (Book Tracks)
Participation fee: One drink (5% off with exhibition ticket)
Capacity: Approximately 15 people
Application: Ehime Prefectural Museum of Art, tel. 089-932-0010 *First come, first served
*No application required. Exhibition ticket required.
*Cancelled to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Dates: Sunday, February 23rd and Sunday, March 8th, from 2pm each
Location: Atelier 1
Instructor: Murakoshinaoko (printmaker)
Materials cost: 1,100 yen
Target audience: Middle school students and above (maximum 8 people)
Application: Ehime Prefectural Museum of Art, tel. 089-932-0010 *First come, first served
*The session on Sunday, March 8th has been postponed to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Date and time: Saturday, February 8th and Saturday, March 14th, 2pm-3pm
Location: In front of the special exhibition room
Instructor: Museum curator
Target audience: 4th grade and above (maximum 10 people)
Cost of materials: Approximately 200 yen.
*No registration required.
*The event on Saturday, March 14th has been canceled to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Date and time: Sundays in March, 10:30-15:00
Personnel: Volunteer museum guides and others
*No application required. Exhibition ticket required. .
*To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the event will be canceled on March 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd.

Date and time: Sundays in February, 11:00-11:30
Person in charge: Museum volunteer guides
*No application required. Exhibition ticket required.