Takehisa Yumeji: An Artist Who Defined His Era
Oct 23, 2026 at 10:00am ~ Jan 11, 2027 at 5:00pm
Takehisa Yumeji (1884–1934) worked as a painter, poet, illustrator and designer, and his wistful portraits of women became a symbol of Taisho roman (the romantic, Western-tinged style of the 1910s). About 500 works and documents from collections across Japan fill the show, including his best-known painting, “Kurofuneya,” on display for the first time in roughly 40 years.
“Kurofuneya”, a woman in kimono cradling a black cat, is thought to have been painted for Yumeji’s lover Hikono, who was ill with tuberculosis. Beyond paintings, the show covers his book and magazine covers, chiyogami (patterned paper) and textile designs, plus sketches documenting the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake.
Admission also covers same-day entry to the MOMAT Collection galleries. Advance tickets are on sale until October 22. For ticket outlets and special bundles, see the official exhibition website.
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Start: Oct 23rd 2026 at 10:00am
End: Jan 11th 2027 at 5:00pm
¥500 - ¥1,900
