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Takeshi Fujimori Photo Exhibition "Morikazu Kumagai", a painter called hermit, IN Noevia Ginza Gallery
From March 20th (Mon) to June 2nd (Fri), 2023, "Takeshi Fujimori Photo Exhibition Painter" Morikazu Kumagai "" is being held at "Noevia Ginza Gallery". Admission is free. Morikazu Kumagai is a painter who was also called a "Sennin" because of his appearance with a white beard and his life in a thick wooden house. Photographer Takeshi Fujimori has been shooting Morikazu's daily life for three years since 1974 (Showa 49). "Morikazu Kumagai" painter's later years, selected from a huge number, is introduced.
The photo above is a photo of the venue. There are 19 photos on display at the venue. Photographer "Takeshi Fujimori" was born in Setagaya-ku, Tokyo in 1942 (Showa 17), graduated from Tokyo College of Photography (currently Tokyo Institute of Technology), studied under the photographer "Ken Domon", and influenced by his teacher. He mainly works on people, ikebana, antique art and Buddha statues. Major books include "secret Buddha Eleven-faced Kannon" and "spinning top Morikazu Kumagai's World".
The photo above shows the painting room of "Morikazu Kumagai" on the left and the oil painting on the right.
"Morikazu Kumagai" painter was born in 1880 (Meiji 13) in Tsuchichi-mura, Ena-gun, Gifu Prefecture (currently Tsukichi-cho, Nakatsugawa-shi), and graduated from Tokyo Bijutsu School (currently Tokyo University of the Arts) Western painting selection course. He died in 1932 (Showa 7) and moved to Senhaya-cho, Toshima-cho, Toshima-ku in late 7 in late 7 in 5 in 5 in 1 in late 7 in 1 in 1 in 19 in 1 in 7 in 7 in Toshima-ku.
Finally, I would like to introduce the work of the artist "Morikazu Kumagai". We received the cooperation of "Toshima City Morikazu Kumagai Museum of Art". This work is owned by the museum and has not been exhibited in this photo exhibition. If you are interested, please come and visit us. The museum is built on the ruins of the old residence where the artist spent his later years.
The above works are not exhibited in this photo exhibition.
"Morikazu Kumagai" painter is said to be a free painter who was not interested in money or fame at all. In 1967 (Showa 42), the Order of Culture was also declined. From his home and atelier, where trees were overgrown, he hardly took a step in his later years, and drew familiar insects, butterflies and cats in a unique form that simplified the color and shape called the "Kumagaya style". The work is still highly acclaimed.
Photo exhibition
・Period: From March 20, 2023 (Mon) to June 2, 2023 (Fri)
・Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Open)
・Venue: Noevia Ginza Gallery
7-6-15 Ginza, Chuo-ku (Noevia Ginza Building 1F)
Morikazu Kumagai Museum of Art, Toshima City
・Opening hours: 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
(Entry until 5:00 p.m.)
・Closed days: Every Monday (regardless of public holidays)
・Viewing fee: 500 yen for general and 300 yen for high and university students
Elementary and junior high school students 100 yen, free under elementary school students
・Address: 2-27-6, Chihaya, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
・Nearest station: Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line and Fukutoshin Line
(Kanamemachi Station, Senkawa Station)
・Electric Talk: 03-3957-3779 (Representative)
[Image provided] Morikazu Kumagai Museum of Art, Toshima City