From timeless masterpieces to contemporary marvels, we’ve hand picked ten unmissable exhibitions across the country that promise to offer something for everyone.
Kono Bairei
Kono Bairei (1844–1895) was a Japanese painter and calligrapher of the Meiji era. He was a master of the Nanga style, which drew inspiration from Chinese literati painting. Bairei's works often depicted landscapes, birds, and flowers with a refined simplicity and elegance. He also founded an influential art school called the Shijō School, which emphasized the fusion of traditional Japanese and Chinese painting techniques. Bairei's artistic legacy continues to be celebrated in Japan, and his influence can be seen in the development of modern Japanese painting.
Kono Bairei (1844–1895) was a Japanese painter and calligrapher of the Meiji era. He was a master of the Nanga style, which drew inspiration from Chinese literati painting. Bairei's works oft...
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Kono Bairei (1844–1895) was a Japanese painter and calligrapher of the Meiji era. He was a master of the Nanga style, which drew inspiration from Chinese literati painting. Bairei's works often depicted landscapes, birds, and flowers with a refined simplicity and elegance. He also founded an influential art school called the Shijō School, which emphasized the fusion of traditional Japanese and Chinese painting techniques. Bairei's artistic legacy continues to be celebrated in Japan, and his influence can be seen in the development of modern Japanese painting.
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Samurai
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Dragonfly on Bulrush Leaf
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Japanese Architecture
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Black and White Rabbits
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Flying Crane
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Asian Pears
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Bamboo
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Two Sparrows
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Kingfisher
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Green Bird
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Swallow
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Songbird Among Autumn Grasses
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Farmhouse
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Egret Flying
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Dragonfly
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Birds on Cherry
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Bird & Morning Glory
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View of Mount Fuji
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Turtle
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Tree on the Water
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