Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

　　6/12 (Wed.) to 6/24 (Mon.) "Utrilo Exhibition" will be held at Nihonbashi Takashimaya 8th floor hall.

　It's done. Maurice Utrilo (1883-1955), who was said to be "the painter of Montmartre".

　This is a retrospective exhibition commemorating the 130th anniversary of his birth.

　　When I was a boy, I became alcoholism due to family circumstances and painted as a rehabilitation.

　It was the starting point for me to enter this road. His talent blossomed in a blink of an eye, and many masterpieces have been created.

　I sent it to you.　

　　On the other hand, there are many problems due to the effects of alcoholism and human relationships, and pictorial expression.

　The only thing may have been the relief of one's soul.

　Drink 8-10L of wine a day and get to be called "ritorilo" and draw pictures. What

　Did you spend your days?

　　In this exhibition, 70 works that express the pure soul while being hurt are exhibited.

　2013.5.29-6.10 At the 8th floor hall of Nihonbashi Takashimaya, "Beautiful Competition Kyoto Painting and Sekka Kamisaka"

More than 100 years ~ Kyoto City Museum of Art and Hosomi Museum Collection is being held.

A painter representing Kyoto art galleries, such as Seiho Takeuchi and Uematsu Shoen, who played an active part from the Meiji era to the Showa era.

The work of Sekka Kamisaka, the successor of Rinpa and a pioneer in modern design, is introduced.

It's an exhibition of beauty contests.

The Kyoto City Museum of Art, which has held works by famous modern artists, and the excellent ancient beauty of Japan such as Rinpa.

Known for its art collection, the Hosomi Museum has showcased a different world of beauty in Kyoto.

These two works have never been met together so far, but in the same period, both of them have never been met together.　

In the same Kyoto, Takashimaya was developing his own art as the cornerstone of the fan. This is the first time in 100 years

Nisu Otori and Shoen meet Kyoto art gallery and Yukika. That's Mr. Takashimaya. What can I do this?

You will be able to feel the aesthetic sense of the painters at that time and the energy of the era full of time with your whole body.

If you have time, it's a must-see.