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2004.07.06 - 09.05

American Visitors Arrive - Rosanjin

Overview

Rosanjin went to America in 1954 at the invitation of Nelson Rockefeller, chairman of the Japan-America Society, and he had a great deal of influence on American artists. This show of ceramics by Kitaoji Rosanjin from the Setagaya Art Museum collection is being presented concurrently with an exhibition of contemporary American ceramics so that visitors can enjoy the work of this Japanese master in comparison with the Americans. It also includes newly acquired dyeing works by Mitsugi Yamada and a number of major paintings.

Information

Dates:
2004.07.06 (Tuesday) - 09.05 (Sunday)
Closed:
Mondays
Hours:
10:00A.M. - 6:00P.M. (Last entry 30 minutes before closing time)
Place:
Setagaya Art Museum, exhibition rooms
Organized by:
Setagaya Art Museum

Admission

Day Tickets
Adults 200yen / Seniors(over 65) 100yen / University and high school students 150yen / Junior high and elementary school students 100yen
Group Discount
Adults 160yen / Seniors(over 65) 80yen / University and high school students 120yen / Junior high and elementary school students 80yen
*Discount applies to groups of 20 or more.
*The ticket price for handicapped person is 100 yen, and a helper is free. All handicapped persons in college, high school, junior high and elementary schools is free.
*Elementary and junior high school students will admitted free on weekends, national holidays, and during the summer holidays.
*Holders of Setagaya Arts Cards are eligible for a discount (for more info: www.setagaya-bunka.jp/artscard/).

Overview

Rosanjin went to America in 1954 at the invitation of Nelson Rockefeller, chairman of the Japan-America Society, and he had a great deal of influence on American artists. This show of ceramics by Kitaoji Rosanjin from the Setagaya Art Museum collection is being presented concurrently with an exhibition of contemporary American ceramics so that visitors can enjoy the work of this Japanese master in comparison with the Americans. It also includes newly acquired dyeing works by Mitsugi Yamada and a number of major paintings.