Journey to the World of Edward Gorey: Yokosuka Museum of Art 2024
Join us for “Journey to the World of Edward Gorey: Yokosuka Museum of Art 2024” from July 6th (Saturday) to September 1st (Sunday), 2024, for an enchanting exploration of Edward Gorey’s enigmatic world. This exhibition reconfigures approximately 250 works and documents around themes such as “Children,” “Real and Imagined Creatures,” and “Performing Arts.” Discover Gorey’s unique worldview and meticulous monochrome line drawings at the Yokosuka Museum of Art.
Exhibition: Journey to the World of Edward Gorey 2024
Edward Gorey (1925-2000) is a picture book author with a profound fan base worldwide, is known for his unique worldview and meticulous monochrome line drawings.
Recently, his works such as “The Doubtful Guest” and “The Hapless Child” have been introduced one after another in Japan.
Apart from his primary books, where he worked on both the text and illustrations, Gorey also exhibited his diverse talents in illustrations, stage and costume design, and posters for theatre and ballet.
This exhibition reconfigures about 250 works and documents around themes such as “Children” “Real and Imagined Creatures” and “Performing Arts” from past exhibitions held at the Gorey House, the final residence turned memorial museum. Hold in an old house on the East Coast peninsula in the past, the exhibition probably invites you to Gorey’s enigmatic world, characterized by his detached and cool perspective on life and death. Enjoy your visit as if traveling to this historic house.
【開催中の展覧会】
— 横須賀美術館 (@yokosuka_moa) July 12, 2024
★1階企画展示室
7月6日(土)～9月1日(日)まで「エドワード・ゴーリーを巡る旅」を開催中です。
※休館日：8/5(月)
「エドワード・ゴーリーを巡る旅」詳細🔽https://t.co/wUoyic7usC
★地階所蔵品展示室
7月13日(土)～10月20日(日)まで令和6年度第2期所蔵品展「特集：新恵美佐子… pic.twitter.com/RMnojMZjaa
【7/6(土)開幕「エドワード・ゴーリーを巡る旅」】
— 横須賀美術館 (@yokosuka_moa) July 5, 2024
いよいよ今週末、7月6日(土)よりスタートする「エドワード・ゴーリーを巡る旅」（会期：7月6日[土]～9月1日[日]、休館日：8月5日）をどうぞお楽しみに！
※画像は展示準備中の様子。ケースの中は、子供時代の絵。ぜひ実物をご覧ください。… pic.twitter.com/c593jeEoUA
Basic Information
Date
Sat. July 6, 2024 – Sun. September 1, 2024
Hours
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Closed
August 5 (Monday), 2024
Admission (tax included)
Day ticket (Group of 20 persons or more)
Adults: ¥1,300 (¥1,040)
University Students/High School Students/Seniors over 65: ¥1,100 (¥880)
Junior high school students and younger: Free
Yokosuka Museum of Art Website
https://www.yokosuka-moa.jp/en/archive/exhibition/2024/20240706-852.html
Additional Information
1. Including the admission fee for the Collection Gallery.
2. Entry is free for high school students residing in Yokosuka or attending high school in Yokosuka.
3. Free admission for persons with a disability pass and one accompanying caretaker.
Organization
Yokosuka Museum of Art
Planning and Coordination
I.D.F. Inc.
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
Service is available in 21 languages, including English.
【7/6-9/1「エドワード・ゴーリーを巡る旅」】
— 横須賀美術館 (@yokosuka_moa) July 6, 2024
本日10時に開幕しました！絵本や定番のポストカード、マスキングテープなどの文具をはじめ、ミュージアムショップのグッズも充実。お早めのご来館をおすすめします。… pic.twitter.com/OKVvbgFVXO
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— 横須賀美術館 (@yokosuka_moa) July 5, 2024
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About Edward Gorey – “Edward St. John Gorey”
Edward Gorey “Edward St. John Gorey” (1925-2000) was an American writer, illustrator, and artist known for his distinctive, whimsical, and often macabre illustrations. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Gorey developed a passion for drawing and storytelling from a young age. He briefly attended the Chicago Art Institute in 1942 after graduating from Francis W. Parker School. In 1943, he enlisted in the United States Army and served with the Corps of Engineers, participating in tests with poison gas at the Dugway Proving Grounds.
After completing his military service in 1946, Gorey enrolled at Harvard University, where he pursued studies in French literature. He became roommates with poet Frank O’Hara and formed friendships with fellow poets John Ashbery, writer George Plimpton, and novelist Alison Lurie.
Gorey’s artistic style is characterized by intricate pen-and-ink drawings and a gothic sensibility. He is renowned for his illustrated books, which often blend dark humor with themes of the bizarre and surreal. Some of his most famous works include “The Doubtful Guest,” “The Gashlycrumb Tinies,” and “The Hapless Child.” His narratives frequently feature eccentric characters in mysterious and occasionally morbid scenarios.
Beyond his books, Gorey contributed to theatrical productions by designing stage sets and costumes, notably for the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of “Dracula” in 1977. His unique ability to create evocative and atmospheric imagery garnered him a dedicated global following.
Today, Gorey’s legacy continues to inspire contemporary illustrators and writers alike. His former home, the Edward Gorey House in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts, serves as a museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating his life and artistic achievements.
Edward Gorey Official Website: https://www.edwardgoreyhouse.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edward.gorey.house/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EdwardGoreyHouse/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@edwardgoreyhouse
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