Koide Narashige: In Pursuit of Oil Painting for the JapaneseNakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka 10:00
Adults ¥1,700, university & high school students ¥1,200, free for junior high and elementary school students
Osaka-born Koide Narashige (1887–1931) was a pioneering figure in Western-style Japanese painting, and this comprehensive exhibition at the Nakanoshima Museum of Art marks his first major retrospective in 25 years.
A graduate of the Tokyo University of the Arts, Narashige produced a prolific body of work in oil painting, focusing primarily on still lifes and female nudes. It was his portrayals of the female nude, however, that earned him lasting acclaim. Particularly notable are the works produced during the final five years of his life, following his move to Ashiya in 1926. These paintings defined his signature style and celebrated the beauty of the female form.
The exhibition features key works from each period of Narashige’s oeuvre, tracing his contributions to early 20th-century Japanese art. You can also expect to see a selection of sketches, book designs, illustrations and writings that highlight his wide-ranging creative talents beyond painting.
Note: this exhibition is closed on Mondays, October 14 and November 4 (except October 13, November 3 and November 24)
