1. モリムラ@ミュージアム
    Photo: Keisuke Tanigawa
  2. モリムラ@ミュージアム
    Photo: Keisuke Tanigawa
  3. モリムラ@ミュージアム
    Photo: Keisuke Tanigawa
  4. モリムラ@ミュージアム
    Photo: Keisuke Tanigawa
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    Photo: Keisuke Tanigawa
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    Photo: Keisuke Tanigawa
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    Photo: Keisuke Tanigawa
  8. モリムラ@ミュージアム
    Photo: Keisuke Tanigawa
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    Photo: Keisuke Tanigawa
  10. モリムラ@ミュージアム
    Photo: Keisuke Tanigawa

Morimura @ Museum

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Time Out says

Besides a bustling gallery scene, eye-catching murals and a vibrant community of creatives, the ‘art town’ of Kitakagaya boasts gems such as this small museum dedicated to the work of Osaka-born contemporary artist Yasumasa Morimura.

Open only for exhibitions, the facility administers a wide-ranging collection of work by Morimura, who became a key figure in the revival of the Kansai art scene from the ’80s onward and has won international recognition for pieces such as self-portraits that show himself in the guise of historical figures.

The museum consists of two exhibition galleries and a small theatre, plus a salon and museum shop. Bathed in natural light, the salon includes a library with books by Morimura himself, exhibition catalogues, and a number of reference publications.

Details

Address
2F, 5-5-36 Kitakagaya, Suminoe
Osaka
Transport:
Kitakagaya Station (Osaka Metro Yotsubashi line), exit 4
Opening hours:
Open only during exhibitions (12noon-6pm)

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Yasumasa Morimura: A Bout de Souffle

Born in Osaka, Yasumasa Morimura is one of the most compelling Japanese artists of our time. A conceptual photographer, filmmaker and visual artist, Morimura is best known for appropriating iconic Western paintings and classic imagery from history and popular culture. He inserts himself into these works as a form of self-portraiture through expert use of props, costumes, make-up and digital manipulation. Since the debut of Portrait (Van Gogh) in 1985, Morimura has produced self-portraits based on works by renowned artists such as Frida Kahlo, Diego Velázquez, Johannes Vermeer and many more. While often cheeky, witty and even humorous, his meticulous recreations of some of the art world’s most recognisable masterpieces not only challenge our relationship with the originals but also highlight Japan’s fascination with Western culture. Marking the 40th anniversary of his career, Morimura has organised this retrospective exhibition to showcase one work from each year between 1985 and 2024. Here, you can also explore a chronological timeline of his artistic journey, view four of his personal favourite pieces, and discover previously unreleased works for the first time. Note: the exhibition is open from 11am to 7pm on Sunday November 9, and 12noon to 3pm on Saturday December 6
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