KOMAI Tetsuro (1920–1976) was one of Japan’s most significant print artists. Commemorating the 50th anniversary of his death, this retrospective follows the trajectory of Komai’s entire career, not only through prints but also rare oil paintings from his student days as well as book and magazine illustrations. Prints that Komai collected from Japan and abroad, a look at the artists who influenced him, and photos of his studio are among the supplementary materials that provide an overview of the man and his life.
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![Komai Tetsuro, Le Rêve (Evening with Stars and Moon [Dream No. 3]) (1950), Fukuhara Yoshiharu Collection](https://www.setagayaartmuseum.or.jp/assets/exhibition/images/sp_upld01050_lb1.jpg?d=1772678778)
special exhibitiongallery 1f
2026.11.28 - 01.31
Copperplate Print Artist Komai Tetsuro: Constellations on the Palm of His Hand
Overview
Information
Dates:
Sat., Nov. 28, 2026 to Sun., Jan. 31, 2027
Closed:
Mondays*
*Open Mon., Jan. 11; closed Tue., Jan. 12, and holidays from Tue., Dec. 29, 2026 to Sun., Jan. 3, 2027
*Open Mon., Jan. 11; closed Tue., Jan. 12, and holidays from Tue., Dec. 29, 2026 to Sun., Jan. 3, 2027
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.
*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
KOMAI Tetsuro (1920–1976) was one of Japan’s most significant print artists. Commemorating the 50th anniversary of his death, this retrospective follows the trajectory of Komai’s entire career, not only through prints but also rare oil paintings from his student days as well as book and magazine illustrations. Prints that Komai collected from Japan and abroad, a look at the artists who influenced him, and photos of his studio are among the supplementary materials that provide an overview of the man and his life.
