Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

I went out thinking that the cherry blossoms had fallen due to the rain and wind on April 11, but the cherry blossoms in the park near my home were still in full bloom.

But the road is full of cherry blossom petals.

The weather was fine and a little sweaty on April 12th.

I've seen the "Vermeer Hikari Kingdom Exhibition" held from January 20 to July 22 on the 5th floor of "Ginza Sotoko Toro Lotus Hall" behind Ginza 5-chome Matsuzakaya.
　　

Host: Vermeer Center Ginza, Kirakusha, Kosaido, Yomiuri Shimbun, Dentsu

Supervised: Shinichi Fukuoka (Molecular Biologist)

Admission fee: 1,000 yen

Opening: From 10:00 to 18:00

Closed: First and third Monday

37 items recognized as Vermeer's works, including works that have been stolen and have not yet been found, are reproduced in full size with the colors of the time. The shape of the canvas fabric was copied, and I felt like I saw a real picture.

In particular, the expensive "Lapis Lazuli" that Vermeer liked to use was vivid.

It is said that this reproduction (recreate) is being carried out with the latest digital mastering technology. There was an explanation panel at the venue for recreate.

The real thing is sometimes seen in Japan, but since it is an exhibition of about 1 to 3 points, it is wonderful that all his paintings can be seen even though it is reproduced like this .
It was exhibited by age of production, and it was good to understand the transition of his production.
Even though it was a weekday, quite a few people came to see it.
　

In addition, the full-scale "Vermeer's Atelier" was also reproduced, and some people took a commemorative photo here.

If you are interested or not in Vermeer, we recommend that you take a look.

It's a wonderful reproduction technology. It was said that the exhibition after July 22 has not been decided so far.

I saw the 67th Spring House Exhibition held at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store until April 9, and then had a cherry blossom viewing near Nihonbashi.

"Spring House Exhibition": In November 1945, the "Nippon Art Academy Small Product Exhibition" was held at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store, and in 1970 it was renamed the "Spring House Exhibition" and has continued to this day. (Excerpted from Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store HP "Spring-in Exhibition")

The number of entries this time was 870, of which 314 were selected. The number of exhibitions is 346, including works by the same person. It was wonderful.

I'm interested in Japanese painting, and it's just a cherry blossom season, and I see it every year along with the cherry blossom viewing around Nihonbashi. (I'm grateful that admission is free.)

The cherry blossom viewing is "Okamezakura" near Mitsukoshi. But it was only leaves, so I missed the time.

According to a police officer, the cherry blossoms in Nihonbashi were "weeping cherry tree" in front of the police box. It was a cherry tree today. But the next "Yoshino cherry tree" is in full bloom. Many people were taking pictures.

The cherry blossoms on Sakura-dori St. next to Maruzen are also in full bloom. There was also a stall in the square in front of the Plaza Building. A blue sheet was laid in a good place, and the place was taken.

It was a bit chilly, but it was a pleasant and nice cherry blossom viewing. I wonder if it will scatter next week. 。 。