The exhibition “The Tale of Genji and Miyabi” will be held at the Yoshizawa Memorial Museum of Art in Sano (Tochigi Prefecture). The exhibition will feature paintings and crafts that showcase the “miyabi” of the imperial court culture, including Tale of Genji and other literature of the imperial court and bugaku. The exhibition will feature seven works by Akane Yamamoto from the museum's collection, including works from the new collection, and we hope you will take this opportunity to view them.
The following 7 works by Akane Yamamoto will be on exhibit.
・“Kiritsubo ”, Chapter 1 of The Tale of Genji
・“Wakamurasaki ”, Chapter 5 of The Tale of Genji ←New collection
・“Fujinouraba ”, Chapter 33 of The Tale of Genji
・“Minori (The Law)”, Chapter 40 of The Tale of Genji
・“Futari-Shizuka”
・ Kirikane Glass Incense container “Happy Plum Blossom”
・Wooden Box for Tanzaku “The Melody of the Sho”
The Tale of Genji and Miyabi
Dates: November 2 December 15 –December 15, 2024
※Closed on Mondays(open on November 4), the day following national holidays(closed on November 5)
Place: Yoshizawa Memorial Museum of Art,Sano
