Shintaro Tanaka: Far Removed from Meaning

Overview

Any discussion of art from the 1960s on must include TANAKA Shintaro (1940–2019). After a period of activity as a member of the Neo-Dadaist movement, he began producing works utilizing simple, minimalist forms that gained him immediate attention. In the 1980s these metamorphosed into works combining two- and three-dimensional elements. Through all the permutations of his art, Tanaka kept his gaze focused on a certain vision of form. This is the first retrospective of his work at a Tokyo museum.

Information

Dates:

Sat., April 25 to Sun., June 28, 2026

Closed:

Mondays*
* Open Mon., May 4; closed Thu., May 7

Hours:

Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (last entry: 5:30 PM)

Place:

1st floor galleries

Organized by:

Setagaya Art Museum (Setagaya Arts Foundation)

Admission

Adults 1400(1200)yen / Seniors(65 and over) 1200(1000)yen / University and high school students 800(600)yen / Junior high and elementary school students 500(300)yen / Pre-school children free of charge
*Prices in parentheses ( ) refer to group rates for groups of 20 or more people.For group visits, please contact the museum in advance by phone.
*Admission for visitors with disabilities is 500yen. Students with disabilities, and one attendant per visitor with disabilities are admitted free of charge.
*High school and older students, seniors 65 and over, and people with special certificates should present their ID at the entrance.

Overview

Any discussion of art from the 1960s on must include TANAKA Shintaro (1940–2019). After a period of activity as a member of the Neo-Dadaist movement, he began producing works utilizing simple, minimalist forms that gained him immediate attention. In the 1980s these metamorphosed into works combining two- and three-dimensional elements. Through all the permutations of his art, Tanaka kept his gaze focused on a certain vision of form. This is the first retrospective of his work at a Tokyo museum.