The Uesugi Museum will be putting up an art exhibition entitled “The World of the Female Form” very soon!
The female figure has been depicted in artworks throughout the ages. It first gained popularity in the Edo period when it was mostly drawn in woodblock prints before peaking in the Meiji period as the Bijin-ga genre of art (bijin-ga meaning “beautiful person pictures”). Women artists who specialized in this genre of art also made their debut and cemented their position in the mainstream. From there, they made various advances with their work.
The museum will put up works from its own collection based on the exhibit’s theme of the female figure. Just the words “female form” alone encompass a wide variety of art! From the works that abide by so-called traditional form shown in bijin-ga to those that emphasise the individualistic and freedom of expression in intimately realistic figures that have broken away from tradition, there is much to look forward to in this exhibition!
Let us introduce you to the forms which bring emotions, meaning, social commentary, and many more to life.
Exhibition Dates
11th February 2023 (Saturday, national holiday) ~ 21st March 2023 (Tuesday, national holiday)
Closed day
Mondays
Opening Hours
9:00am ~ 5:00pm (Last entry at 4:30pm)
Entry Fees
Regular – 210 (160) yen
High school and University students – 110 (80) yen
Elementary and Middle school students – 50 (40) yen
※ Prices in brackets are for groups of 20 and above
Gallery Talk
Exhibition explanation by the curator-in-charge
Date: 18th February (Saturday)
Time: 9:15am ~ 10:00am
Location: Special Exhibition Room
* Entry to the special exhibit is required
Participants: 20 (Pre-registration is required)
* Registration begins from 10th January (Tuesday) at 9:00am.
Night Tour – Let's Enjoy the Art Exhibit!
Come over and ponder over the exhibit at night!
Date: 10th March (Friday)
Time: 7:00pm ~ 8:30pm
Location: Special Exhibition Room
Participation fee: 500 yen
Participants: 20 (Pre-registration required)
* Children who are below high school age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
* Registration begins from 7th February (Tuesday) at 9:00am
Contact
Yonezawa City Uesugi Museum
TEL: 0238-26-8001
