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NEXT EXHIBITION
Women Between Hopes and Fears Masterpieces Discovered by the Hoshino Gallery
Sat. 06 Jul. 2024 - Sun. 22 Sep. 2024
Admission Fee:
Adults: JPY 1,200 (JPY 960)
University Students: JPY 850 (JPY 680)
High School Students and Below: Free
*Discounted prices in parenthesis are groups of 20 members or more. *Admission is free for annual pass holders. *Free admission is extended to following individuals and one companion: those folding physical disability, rehabilitation, or mental disability certificates, people with wounded veteran or atomic bomb survivors' certificates, and residents aged 65 and over Kochi Prefectural or Kochi City senior citizen passes.
Organizers: The Museum of Art, Kochi (Kochi Cultural Foundation), KSS Kochi Sunsun TV
Supporters: Kochi Prefectural Board of Education, Kochi City Board of Education, The Kochi Shimbun, Kochi Cable Broadcast, FM Kochi Broadcasting, Kochi City FM
Planning Cooperation: SEIGENSHA Art Promotion
Content
The Hoshino Gallery was opened by Mr. Keizo Hoshino (1943-) and Mrs. Mamiko Hoshino in 1973 in Kyoto. The works of art held in this gallery have been chosen by Mr. and Mrs. Hoshino based on their inherent quality, rather than specific art school or reputation. In contrast to the contemporary method of showcasing only masterpieces created by famous artists, this gallery aims to provide a more liberal way to appreciate and enjoy art.
This exhibit showcases around 120 Japanese and Western works from the Hoshino Gallery under the theme of “Girls”, spanning over the Meiji, Taisho and Showa periods. Through this exhibit, you can see the wide variety of ways that modern Japanese artists portray girls. Experience the many hopes and dreams, as well as hardships and sorrows, that young girls experience on their path to womanhood through charming depictions from a plethora of artists.
Exhibit Contents
Chapter 1: Girls in the Meiji Period
Chapter 2: During 8the Changing of the Seasons
Chapter 3: Unique Painters in the Taisho Period
Chapter 4: Girls Drawn in Historical Paintings
Chapter 5: Dreaming Girls
Chapter 6: As an Affectionate Mother
Chapter 7: Modern Girls
Chapter 8: Paintings of Women by French and Japanese Painters
Related Events
○Commemorative Opening Talk
Mr. Keizo Hoshino, the owner of the collection from the Hoshino Gallery, and Mr. Shiro Uezono, exhibition supervisor and former director of the Chikkyo Art Museum in Kasaoka, will talk about the exhibit.
Time: July 6th (Sat) 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Location: First Floor Lecture Room
Price: Free
No reservation needed
○Gallery Talk
The curator in charge will present the highlights of this exhibition.
Time: August 18th (Sun), September 15th (Sun) 1:00–2:00 PM
Meeting Point: Outside Assembly Hall 1 (Admission Ticket required)
○Saturday Lecture: Studying Art in Europe
Time: September 7th (Sat) 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Venue: First Floor Lecture Room
Lecturer: Katsuhito Okuno (Chief Curator at The Museum of Art, Kochi)
Teachers’ Week
For the whole week, all teaching staff (regardless of subject) of Kochi Prefecture can visit the Women Between Hopes and Fears: Masterpieces Discovered by the Hoshino Gallery, and the permanent exhibit for free! We are also available to discuss the use of the Museum of Art, Kochi at your school.
Time: August 13th (Tue) - 18th (Sun) [Reservation Required]
Registration: Please call (088-866-8000／9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) before August 12th(Mon).
Okamoto Shinso Apprentice Geisha Playing the Fox-hunter-gun (Kitsune-ken) Game c.1922
