Art Exhibitions
Bunrei Maekawa: Three Generations of Shijo School Painters
Oct 24 – Dec 13, 09:00–16:30 · Kyoto Prefectural Yamashiro Local Museum, Kizugawa
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Dates
- Oct 24 – Dec 13, 2026, 09:00–16:30
About this event
SummaryAn exhibition showcasing the Shijō school of Kyoto painting, featuring works from three generations of the Maekawa family and associated artists.
Highlights
- Works by Bunrei Maekawa, a central figure in the Shijō school active from the late Edo period to the Meiji Restoration.
- Artworks by his father, Gorei Maekawa, and his son, Kōrei Maekawa.
- Pieces by other painters associated with the school.
Details
The Shijō school was a dominant force in the Kyoto art scene during the Edo period. This exhibition presents works entrusted to the museum, focusing on the artistic legacy of the Maekawa family across three generations. It includes pieces currently held in the museum's collection alongside works by artists linked to the family, offering insight into the turbulent historical era from the late Edo period through the Meiji Restoration.
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