Exhibition

Miwada Beizan (1821-1908) was born as the eldest son of the Hio Hachiman Shrine in Matsuyama, Iyo, and spent his entire life as a priest there. In addition to his work as a priest, he studied all aspects of Japanese and Chinese studies, wrote calligraphy, composed poetry, and loved alcohol. In calligraphy, he established his own style by taking Wang Xizhi as his ideal, and his calligraphy by Suiyo in particular was highly praised throughout Iyo during his lifetime. His calligraphy, which was free and unrestrained by anything, still shines uniquely even today as a "pioneer of modern calligraphy." This exhibition marks the 200th anniversary of Yoneyama's birth and brings together all of his unique works, which overwhelm and amaze viewers. The collection of Osaka businessman Hatsujiro Yamamoto (1887-1951), which solidified Yoneyama's reputation today, will be returning to Matsuyama for the first time in 31 years (now held at the Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka). We hope that this will be an opportunity for visitors to experience the endless charm of Yoneyama art through a number of representative works from within and outside the prefecture, rubbings of Shinmeiseki and Shimeishi stones, banners, and more.

Organized by: Ehime Museum of Art
Co-organized by: Ehime Shimbun
Special cooperation: Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Hio Hachiman Shrine, Miwada Yoneyama Memorial Association
Planning cooperation: Hattori Kazuhiro (Professor, Fukuoka University of Education)
Sponsor: Daiichi Gas Co., Ltd.
Supported by: Matsuyama City, Matsuyama City Board of Education, Ehime Prefecture Shrine Association, Ehime Prefecture Art Association, Ehime Art Education Federation, Asahi Shimbun Matsuyama General Bureau, Yomiuri Shimbun Matsuyama Branch, Mainichi Shimbun Matsuyama Branch, Sankei Shimbun, NHK Matsuyama Base Broadcasting Station, Nankai Broadcasting, Television Ehime, Ai Television, Ehime Asahi Television, Ehime CATV, FM Ehime, Ehime Living Newspaper
Supported by: Arts and Culture Promotion Fund, Kao Foundation for Arts and Sciences (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation)

Ehime Prefectural Museum of Art (Main Building Museum Shop, South Building Fureai Art Center), Ehime Prefectural Museum of History and Culture Museum Shop, Ehime Prefectural Museum of Nature and Science Museum Shop, Miwada Yoneyama Memorial Association Secretariat (Available for order)

*How to apply: For (1) and (3), please contact the museum by phone, fax, or via our website (contact form).

*Events may be canceled or changed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. If this occurs, we will update you on the museum's website. Please note that we may have to restrict admission to reduce congestion in the exhibition rooms.

A keynote speech and a symposium will be held. At the symposium, we will discuss the evaluation and appeal of Miwada Yoneyama, which should be passed on to future generations.
Date and time: Sunday, October 3rd, 14:00-15:30 (Registration begins at 13:30)
Location: Auditorium
Speakers: Lecturer: Hattori Kazuhiro (Professor, Fukuoka University of Education)
Panelists: Hattori Kazuhiro (Professor, Fukuoka University of Education)
Chosokabe Nobuaki (Honorary Chief Priest of Iyodohiko-no-Mikoto Shrine)
Kono Takashi (Calligrapher)
Coordinator: Nagai Ken (Specialist Curator and Section Chief at the Museum)
Capacity: 60 people
Fee: Free
*Advance registration required

Date and time: November 6th (Sat) and 20th (Sat), 14:00-15:00 each session
Location: Training room on the 2nd floor of the main building
Instructor: Nagai Ken (specialist curator and section chief at the museum)
Capacity: 20 people
Fee: Free
*No registration required

Date and time: Black on white version: October 3rd (Sun), 17th (Sun), 31st (Sun)
Black on white version: October 10th (Sun), 24th (Sun)
Each day (1) 10:30-11:30 (2) 14:00-15:00
Location: South Building Atelier 2
Capacity: 2 groups each (even one member of the public can participate)
Material cost: Approximately 400 yen
*Advance registration required

Date and time: October 10th (Sun), 24th (Sun), November 7th (Sun), 21st (Sun), 11:00-11:30 each day
Location: Training room on the 2nd floor of the main building
Navigator: Volunteer guides of the museum's artworks
Capacity: 20 people
Fee: Free
*No registration required

*Please contact each venue for the latest information on events.

Ehime University Nanka Memorial Hall October 23 (Sat)
Contact: Ehime University Regional Collaboration Promotion Office (089-927-8512)

Matsuyama City Sakano Ue no Kumo Museum, Tuesday, September 28th to Sunday, November 28th
Contact: Miwada Yoneyama 200th Anniversary Commemoration Project Executive Committee Secretariat
(Special Exhibition: Sakano Ue no Kumo Museum 089-915-2601)