Pierre Soulages and Shiryu Morita Exhibition
Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art
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Pierre Soulages, Shiryu Morita
In the post-war period, shortly after World War II, abstract painting from overseas and avant-garde calligraphy in Japan transcended borders and genres, demonstrating contemporaneity. In the magazine "Bokubi," edited by Shiryu Morita and first published in June 1951, various abstract paintings from Europe and the United States were introduced in the 1950s. Morita's relationship with Pierre Soulages also began through "Bokubi." The 26th issue of "Bokubi" (August 1953) featured ten photographs of his works provided by Soulages himself.
Morita referred to painters who created monochrome works as "comrades of black and white." He expressed joy and encouragement in having such comrades. When Soulages visited Japan for the first time in 1958, he directly exchanged opinions with Morita and others. In 1963, during Morita's visit to Europe, he reunited with the Soulages couple in Paris.
Pierre Soulages, known as the "painter of black" and a representative figure in post-war abstract painting, had interactions with Koryu Morita, who, along with four others, formed the "Bokujin-kai" in 1952, relentlessly pursuing new ways of expression in calligraphy. Through their exchange, the two artists deepened their understanding of the commonalities and differences in their expressions.
Morita referred to painters who created monochrome works as "comrades of black and white." He expressed joy and encouragement in having such comrades. When Soulages visited Japan for the first time in 1958, he directly exchanged opinions with Morita and others. In 1963, during Morita's visit to Europe, he reunited with the Soulages couple in Paris.
Pierre Soulages, known as the "painter of black" and a representative figure in post-war abstract painting, had interactions with Koryu Morita, who, along with four others, formed the "Bokujin-kai" in 1952, relentlessly pursuing new ways of expression in calligraphy. Through their exchange, the two artists deepened their understanding of the commonalities and differences in their expressions.
Schedule | Mar 16 (Sat) 2024-May 19 (Sun) 2024 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥1600, University Students ¥1000, Seniors 70 & Over ¥800, High School Students and Under free. | ||||
| Website | https://www.artm.pref.hyogo.jp/exhibition/t_2403/ | ||||
| Venue | Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art https://www.artm.pref.hyogo.jp/eng/ | ||||
| Location | 1-1-1 Wakinohamakaigandori, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo 651-0073 | ||||
| Access | 8 minute walk from Iwaya Station on the Hanshin line, 10 minute walk from the South exit of Nada Station on the JR Kobe line, 20 minute walk from the West exit of Oji-koen Station on the Hankyu line. | ||||
| Phone | 078-262-1011 |
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