Captivated by Detail: Edo and Meiji Era Craft to Contemporary Art
Discover the enduring appeal of detailed craftsmanship and artistic expression from the Edo and Meiji eras to contemporary art at the Yokosuka Museum of Art’s exhibition, “Captivated by Detail: Edo and Meiji Era Craft to Contemporary Art,” on view from Saturday, April 20, 2024, to Sunday, June 23, 2024.
Exhibition Overview
This exhibition showcases a diverse selection of works from Japan’s Edo and Meiji periods to the present day, featuring crafts, paintings, and contemporary art. Visitors are invited to explore and enjoy the varied styles on display.
Historical Significance and Ceramics Production
Yokohama, a historically significant port with a foreign settlement, emerged as a major ceramics producer during the Meiji period. Notably, “Yokohama ware,” including the renowned Makuzu ware, captivated European and American audiences with its intricate craftsmanship and innovative designs, earning widespread acclaim.
Sculptural Furniture
In addition to ceramics, Yokohama also produced highly sculptural furniture for export. These pieces, including chairs and tables, combined Japanese and Western elements, featuring precise carvings of dragons, pine trees, bamboo, plum blossoms, phoenixes, and other Japanese motifs. Recently, Yokohama ware has been returning to Japan, and the rare sculptural furniture, scarcely found in Japan, is garnering renewed attention for its creativity.
Artistic Excellence Over the Years
Over the years, works created with exceptional techniques, rich individuality, and artistic excellence have continued to captivate audiences. In the modern era, artists produced paintings and sculptures with lifelike realism, a style originating from the West. Today, contemporary artists continue to experiment boldly with their unique styles.
Exhibition Details “Captivated by Detail: Edo and Meiji Era Craft to Contemporary Art”
| Dates | Saturday, April 20 – Sunday, June 23, 2024 |
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| Hours | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Admission Fees | Day Ticket (tax included) – Adults ¥1,300 (Groups of 20 or more: ¥1,040) – University Students, High School Students, Seniors (65+) ¥1,100 (Groups: ¥880) – Junior High School Students and younger Free |
| Official Web page | YOKOSUKA MUSEUM OF ART – Captivated by Detail: Edo and Meiji Era Craft to Contemporary Art Yokosuka Tourist Information (JP) |
| Organizer | Yokosuka Museum of Art |
| Contact Information | Yokosuka Call Center 046-822-4000 Hours – Weekdays 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Weekends and Holidays 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Language Support Service available in 21 languages, including English |
– Admission includes access to the Taniuchi Rokuro Pavilion
– Free entry for high school students residing in or attending school in Yokosuka
– Free admission for individuals with a disability pass and one accompanying caretaker
About Yokosuka Museum of Art
The Yokosuka Museum of Art first opened in 2007, as part of the commemorations for the 100th anniversary of its municipalization.
It is surrounded on three sides by the rich nature of the Kannonzaki Prefectural Park and directly faces Tokyo Bay.
The walls and ceiling of the museum have been designed with holes of various sizes opening to the outside world in order to create a feeling of spaciousness and enable visitors to feel and enjoy the surrounding nature from inside the building.
Feel free to reenter the museum from the hillside or seaside, and explore the nearby lighthouse or the battery ruins to fully experience the immersion of nature, history, and art.
Past Exhibitions
YOKOSUKA MUSEUM OF ART INTRODUCTION MOVIE
Afternote
Explore the enduring allure of intricate craftsmanship and artistic expression spanning the Edo and Meiji eras to contemporary art at the Yokosuka Museum of Art’s exhibition, “Captivated by Detail.” Immerse yourself in a journey through Japan’s rich cultural heritage and vibrant artistic evolution, culminating in a celebration of creativity that resonates across centuries.
