The History of Japanese Art: Life and Faith

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In commemoration of 130 th anniversary of Thailand Japan diplomatic

[Duration] Wednesday 27 December 2017 Sunday 18 February 2018 1 2 3

Dogu (Clay figurine) with goggle-shaped eyes, 1,000 400 BCE,, (ICP)

Toshusai Sharaku, Actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu III as Onayo of Gion and

early 18 th century, Collection of Kyushu National Museum, ICP 5.

1 In commemoration of 130 th anniversary of Thailand Japan diplomatic relations EXHIBITION The History of Japanese Art: Life and Faith [Duration] Wednesday 27 December 2017 Sunday 18 February Dogu (Clay figurine) with goggle-shaped eyes, 1, BCE,, (ICP) 2. Seated Dainichi Nyorai (Mahavairocana), th century,, ICP 3. Toshusai Sharaku, Actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu III as Onayo of Gion and Actor Ichikawa Tomiemon as Kanisaka Toma, 1794, Collection of Tokyo National Museum, ICP 4. Large dish decorated with wisteria motifs in overglaze enamels, early 18 th century, Collection of Kyushu National Museum, ICP 5. Gusoku-type Armor, European style cuirass with dark blue, th century, 6. Nuihaku (Noh costume), Lily and courtly carriage design on brown ground, 16 th century,, ICP

Japanese masterpieces in Bangkok covering 6,000 years from the prehistory to the Edo period The Japan Foundation, Bangkok, proudly presents an art exhibition The History of Japanese Art: Life and

Japan, Tokyo National Museum, Kyushu National Museum and the Fine Arts Department, Ministry of Culture of Thailand.

2 Japanese masterpieces in Bangkok covering 6,000 years from the prehistory to the Edo period The Japan Foundation, Bangkok, proudly presents an art exhibition The History of Japanese Art: Life and Faith to commemorate the 130 th Anniversary of Thailand Japan Diplomatic Relations from Wednesday 27 December 2017 to Sunday 18 February 2018 at, co-presented by the Agency for Cultural Affairs of Japan, Tokyo National Museum, Kyushu National Museum and the Fine Arts Department, Ministry of Culture of Thailand. The exhibition comprehensively introduces the history of Japanese Art through 106 fine items including 3 National Treasures and 25 Important Cultural Properties from Japan. It consists of 5 sections; The Birth of Japanese Art, Buddhist Art, Aristocrats & Samurai, Zen & the Tea Ceremony, and Colorful Edo Culture, under the Sixteen Arhats: Third Arhat, 11 th century National Treasure theme of life and faith, covering over 6,000 years from the prehistory to the Edo period ( ). The highlight of the exhibition is that 3 National Treasures, Sixteen Arhats: Third Arhat (11 th century), Sixteen Arhats: Sixth Arhat (11 th century), and Sword mounting of kazari-tachi type with mother-of-pearl inlay decoration and gold fittings on nashiji lacquer ground (12 th century) are all first-ever shown in Thailand, including 2 first-ever in ASEAN member states. Some of Important Cultural Properties such as Nirvana (12 th century) and Actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu III as Onayo of Gion and Actor Ichikawa Tomiemon as Kanisaka Toma by Toshusai Sharaku (1794) are also first-ever shown in ASEAN member states. This tremendously valuable exhibition could not be realized without the long-term relationship between and Japan s National Museums (Tokyo and Kyushu), accumulating mutual trusts and understandings through exchanges of experts as well as collaborative academic researches over decades. It is our hope that visitors will enjoy not only the aesthetic value of the exhibited items but also Nirvana, 12 th century enhance understanding of the characteristics of Japanese Art which stand the test of time. Related events include Curator s talk on Wednesday 27 December 2017, Lecture & demonstration on tea ceremony on Sunday 14 January 2018, and in cooperation with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan, videos on Japanese Art by 8K Super Hi-Vision are screened for the whole duration of the exhibition. For more information and updates, stay tune at

3 Related activities 1. Curator s talk [Date & Time] 14:00 16:00 Wednesday 27 December 2017 Auditorium, [Speaker] Mr. Kenjiro Okimatsu, Curator of the exhibition Senior Manager, Painting and Sculpture, Tokyo National Museum *Advanced reservation is highly recommended by [Capacity] [Language] 150 seats booking_acd@jfbkk.or.th Japanese with Thai interpretations 2. Lecture and demonstration on Tea Ceremony [Date & Time] 13:30 16:00 Sunday 14 January 2018 Auditorium, [Lecturer] Mrs. Fumiko Boughey President of Chado Urasenke Tankokai Bangkok Association *Advanced reservation is required by [Capacity] [Language] 150 seats booking_acd@jfbkk.or.th English with Thai interpretations 3. 8K Super Hi-Vision Screenings In cooperation with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan, two videos related to Japanese Art will be screened with the quality of 8K Super Hi-Vision at the entrance of the exhibition venue. 8K Super Hi-Vision is the new media which makes us feel more real with extremely high-resolution videos at four times the number of pixels of 4K, and 16 times that of current HD developed by NHK, Japan. [Duration] Wednesday 27 December 2017 Sunday 18 February 2018 [Screening videos] [Opening hours] 09:00 16:00 (Close on Monday and Tuesday) A Universe of 1,000 Buddhas - Sanjusangen-do Temple in Kyoto The dance for celebration, Shakkyo (Stone Bridge), Wago Renjishi (2 Lions), Kongo School (Produced by NHK)

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Tsunan town, Niigata Prefecture, Japan Kyobako (Sutra box) with lotus

of Japan Saddle with cherry blossoms in mother-of-pearl inlay 13 th

Kettle with maple and stream motifs 15 th century Collection of Kyushu

4 Photos for reference If you would like to obtain the high-quality of the photos (including the photos in previous pages) for your media, please kindly contact the staffs in charge mentioned below. Thank you. Flame-type Jōmon earthenware vessel 25 th century BCE Collection of Tsunan town, Niigata Prefecture, Japan Kyobako (Sutra box) with lotus pond in maki-e 12 th century Collection of Agency for Cultural Affairs of Japan Saddle with cherry blossoms in mother-of-pearl inlay 13 th century Collection of Agency for Cultural Affairs of Japan Ashiya Kettle with maple and stream motifs 15 th century Collection of Kyushu National Museum Suzuki Harunobu, Moored Boat 18 th century Important Art Object

5 Exhibition Summary Title The History of Japanese Art: Life and Faith Duration Wednesday 27 December 2017 Sunday 18 February 2018 [Opening hours] 09:00 16:00 (Close on Monday and Tuesday) Venue 4 Na Phra That Alley, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok TEL Ticket 200 THB (Foreigners) 30 THB (Thai) *The normal entrance ticket (prices above) is required to enter the exhibition venue. * from Wednesday 27 December 2017 to Wednesday 3 January 2018 due to a special period of. Contact The Japan Foundation, Bangkok 10th Fl. Serm-Mit Tower, 159 Sukhumvit 21 Rd., Bangkok Thailand Tel: Facebook: jfbangkok Staff in charge Ms. Benyatip Tiraviriyapol (benyatip@jfbkk.or.th) Mr. Suphawat Laohachaiboon (suphawat@jfbkk.or.th) Ms. Hikaru Kuwahara (kuwahara@jfbkk.or.th) Co-organized by Agency for Cultural Affairs of Japan Tokyo National Museum Kyushu National Museum The Fine Arts Department, Ministry of Culture of Thailand () The Japan Foundation Sponsored by: Japan Airlines GLASBAU HANH / TAKIYA Co., Ltd. / Yushi-Seihin Co., Ltd. / Kaneka Corporation / MinebeaMitsumi Inc. / Okamura Corporation In cooperation with: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan (for the 8k Super Hi-Vision screenings) Supported by: Embassy of Japan in Thailand / Japanese Association in Thailand

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