Art Exhibitions
Shiroki Umi: Memories Return to the White Sea
Sat, Sep 19, 14:00–15:00 · Sep 20 – Nov 14, 09:00–17:00 · Sun, Nov 15, 15:30–17:00 · Onomichi City Museum of Art · Hiroshima
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Dates
- Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 14:00–15:00
- Sep 20 – Nov 14, 2026, 09:00–17:00
- Sun, Nov 15, 2026, 15:30–17:00
About this event
SummaryA retrospective exhibition titled 'To the White Sea' by artist Motoyuki Yamamoto, exploring themes of memory and time through 35 years of work.
Highlights
- Public creation of a large-scale floor installation using 3 tons of salt.
- Interactive event where visitors dismantle the artwork and return the salt to the sea.
- Reconstruction of works damaged in the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake.
- Comprehensive display ranging from early oil paintings to large-scale salt installations.
Details
This exhibition is held in Onomichi, the artist's hometown, and serves as a reflection on his artistic journey over the past three decades. The event allows visitors to spatially experience the 'layers of memory' where the artist's life and expression intersect. Key features include early oil paintings, large-scale installations utilizing salt as a primary material, and the reconstruction of pieces that collapsed during the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake. The exhibition is structured to provide a unique spatial experience of the intersection between the artist's life and his artistic expression.
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