The Rise of Graphic Design & Illustration in Japan 1900s―1930s Taisho lmagerie
Sompo Museum of Art
Starts 7/12
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Takeji Fujishima, Hisui Sugiura, Yumeji Takehisa et al.
Discover the roots of contemporary Japanese popular culture through groundbreaking printed media produced from the late Meiji through early Shōwa periods. The Taishō period (1912-1926) in particular witnessed a flourishing publishing industry, giving birth to distinctive aesthetic designs and illustrations that beautifully merged Western art, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco styles with Japanese traditions.
This exhibition presents approximately 400 carefully selected items from the collection of Yamada Toshiyuki, who passionately gathered modern books and prints where literature, art, and music intermingle. Explore the fleeting yet vast imagery of the Taishō period—unforgettable visual memories that captivated the public—through works of prominent artists including Fujishima Takeji, Sugiura Hisui, and Takehisa Yumeji, while delving into various designs that mirror this transformative era.
This exhibition presents approximately 400 carefully selected items from the collection of Yamada Toshiyuki, who passionately gathered modern books and prints where literature, art, and music intermingle. Explore the fleeting yet vast imagery of the Taishō period—unforgettable visual memories that captivated the public—through works of prominent artists including Fujishima Takeji, Sugiura Hisui, and Takehisa Yumeji, while delving into various designs that mirror this transformative era.
Schedule | Jul 12 (Sat) 2025-Aug 31 (Sun) 2025 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥1500, Age 25 and Under ¥1100, High School Students and Under free. | ||||
| Website | https://www.sompo-museum.org/en/exhibitions/2024/taisho-lmagerie/ | ||||
| Venue | Sompo Museum of Art https://www.sompo-museum.org/en/ | ||||
| Location | 1-26-1 Nishi-shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8338 | ||||
| Access | 5 minute walk from the West exit of Shinjuku Station on the JR, Keio or Odakyu line. 5 minute walk from exit A15 at Shinjuku Station on the Marunouchi line. 5 minute walk from the West exit of Shinjuku-nishiguchi Station on the Toei Oedo line. | ||||
| Phone | 050-5541-8600 | ||||
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