The Masterpiece Exhibition "Gorgeous and Robust: Decorative Elements in the Works of Kawabata Ryushi" and the Exhibition of Hiramatsu Reiji's Works from the Collection of the Yugawara Museum of Art will be held.

Masterpiece Exhibition "Gorgeous and Robust: Decorative Elements in the Works of Kawabata Ryushi"
Concurrently held: Exhibition of works by Reiji Hiramatsu from the collection of Yugawara Museum of Art
Date: February 2026th (Sat) - March 3rd (Sun), 28

Introduction of exhibition contents

　When Japanese painter Kawabata Ryushi (1885-1966) founded his own art group, Seiryusha, in 1929, he proclaimed the motto "The Art of Strength and Virtuousness." Under this slogan, Ryushi continued to direct young artists at Seiryusha for over 30 years. His artworks, emblematic of "strength and vigorousness," center on large-scale works such as "Ittengoji" (1927), which stands over 3.5 meters tall. He also produced gorgeous, decorative works, such as "Kusa no Mi" (Grass Seeds) (1931) and "Ryushi-gaki" (Ryushi Fence) (1961), which utilize gold and other vibrant colors, a style that has been cultivated in Japanese art. This exhibition explores his artistic perspective, focusing on the themes of "splendor" and "strength" found in Ryushi's work.
　In addition, a Hiramatsu Reiji exhibition featuring works from the collection of the Yugawara Museum of Art will be held at the same time as this exhibition. Hiramatsu Reiji (1941- ) is a Japanese painter who was selected for the Seiryusha School of Painting at the age of 19 and studied under Ryuko. In recent years, he has been active both domestically and internationally, exhibiting at the public Giverny Impressionist Museum in France and providing works to decorate the interior of the cruise ship Asuka III. Please enjoy his decorative and dazzling works, including Cherry Blossoms Falling in Japan (2003).

〇 Chatting viewing session (interactive program)
Dates: Monday, December 30nd, Monday, January 20th, Monday, February 25th, starting at 5:00 PM each day
Cooperation: Ota Ward Social Welfare Council
Venue: Ryushi Memorial Museum Exhibition Room
Capacity: 10 people (first come, first served). Registration will close once capacity is reached.
Admission: Free
To apply: Please email the address below or call us (03-3772-0680) and let us know your participation date, name, phone number, and age.

〇 Regional Collaboration Project Lecture: "Japanese Painter Reiji Hiramatsu Speaks About the Seiryu-sha Era and Ryushi Kawabata"
Date and time: Saturday, July 5, 17: 13-30: 15
Venue: Ota Cultural Forest Assembly Rooms 3 and 4
Capacity: 70 people (if capacity is exceeded, a lottery will be held)
Deadline: Tuesday, February 28th
Speakers: Japanese painter Reiji Hiramatsu, Chief Curator of the Ota City Ryushi Memorial Museum Takuya Kimura
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〇Regional collaboration project "Fragrant Breeze Museum Concert"
Date and time: Sunday, December 5st, 24: 18-30: 19
Venue: Ryushi Memorial Museum Exhibition Room
Capacity: 50 people (if capacity is exceeded, a lottery will be held)
Deadline: Must arrive by Friday, March 5
Featuring: Triton String Quartet
　　　(Planned by Omori Chamber Music Club)
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Main exhibits

Ryuko Kawabata "Ichiten Gomochi" 1927, Ota Ward Ryuko Memorial Museum Collection

Kawabata Ryushi "Grass Seeds" 1931, Ota City Ryushi Memorial Museum

Kawabata Ryushi, Son Goku, 1962, Ota City Ryushi Memorial Museum

Hiramatsu Reiji, "Cherry Blossoms Falling in Japan," 2003, deposited at the Yugawara Museum of Art

Hiramatsu Reiji, "Tokai Fuji" 2006, Yugawara Museum of Art

Hiramatsu Reiji "Early Spring" 2008, Yugawara Museum of Art

Reiji Hiramatsu, "Spring Light: Carp" 2015, artist's collection

Exhibition information