Life in Edo

Edo Paintings: Centuries of Japanese Art

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A geisha holding a parasol Kaburagi Kiyokata (1878-1972), 1920s-30s, painting in ink and colours on silk, 45.7 x 50.9 cm, Edo Paintings

This exhibition of kakemono (hanging scroll), or kakejiku, is the first in Italy to focus exclusively on this art form, presenting 125 hanging scrolls, alongside painted fans and decorated lacquerwares from The Perino Collection. It explores the story of Japanese… Continue reading →

LIFE IN EDO: JAPANESE PRINTS

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Geiko-Fukune-with-her-tea-bowl-Russel-Wong

In commemoration of the 55th anniversary of Singapore-Japan Diplomatic Relations, the Asian Civilisations Museum has organised a joint exhibition of Edo-period prints and Singaporean photographer Russel Wong’s series that focuses on life in Kyoto. Two Exhibitions Reflecting Japanese Life –… Continue reading →