A retrospective exhibition commemorating Shimura Fukumi's 100th birthday will be held at the Okura Museum of Art in Tokyo from November. The exhibition will feature "Autumn Mist," which inspired Fukumi to embark on the path of dyeing and weaving; "End of the Field II," in which she reminisces about her younger days as she approaches her 100th birthday; and costumes from "Okimiya," a new Noh play based on an original work by Ishimure Michiko, which conveys a message to the next generation. The exhibition will also focus on Fukumi's mother, Ono Yutaka, who led her down the path of dyeing and weaving, and her folk art spirit, as well as her brother Ono Motoe, a painter who died young and who nurtured Fukumi's artistic spirit.
Related events to the exhibition will include a special lecture by Yoko Shimura and a gallery tour with meal at the Okura Tokyo, so please invite your friends and join us.

Tokyo Okura Museum of Art "Special Exhibition: Shimura Fukumi's 100th Birthday Celebration - From "Autumn Mist" to "End of the Field""

Period: Thursday, November 21, 2024 - Sunday, January 19, 2025 *Exhibits will be changed during the period. (First period: Thursday, November 21 - Sunday, December 15 / Second period: Tuesday, December 17 - Sunday, January 19)
Venue Okura Museum of Art, 2-10-3 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo (in front of the Okura Tokyo)
Opening hours: 10:00-17:00 (entry until 16:30) *Open until 19:00 on Fridays (entry until 18:30)
Closed on Mondays (open on national holidays and closed the following Tuesday)
Admission fee: General 1,500 yen, high school and university students 1000 yen, free for junior high school students and younger

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■ Special lecture to commemorate the publication of "Mirror: Yoko Shimura - Impressions of Dyeing and Weaving"

A lecture by dyeing and weaving artist Yoko Shimura will be held to commemorate the launch of her collection of works, "Mirror: Yoko Shimura - Impressions of Dyeing and Weaving," on October 17th. She will talk about how her works, from her earliest to her latest works, reflect her own impressions. She will also talk about the key points to appreciate in this exhibition at the Okura Museum of Art, and about Shimura Fukumi as a mother and teacher.

Date and time: Saturday, November 30th Doors open/Tea time: 10:30-11:00 Lecture: 11:00-12:30
Lecturer: Yoko Shimura (dyeing and weaving artist, essayist)
Location: Okura Tokyo Okura Prestige Tower 1F "Heian Room"
Price: 5,500 yen (includes admission to the Okura Museum of Art, a drink, consumption tax and service charge)

■ Okura Shukokan Gallery Tour with meal or afternoon tea at Okura Tokyo

This is a one-of-a-kind gallery tour, narrated by Yoko Shimura. Participants can choose to have lunch or dinner at Orchid, Okura Tokyo, or afternoon tea at Starlight on the 41st floor before or after the tour.

Date and time: Saturday, November 30th, 17:15-18:30 (reception opens at 17:00)
Instructor: Yoko Shimura Meals: All-day Dining Orchid Lunch: 14:30~ or Dinner: 18:45~
Bar Lounge Starlight Afternoon Tea 14:00~ Capacity: 45 people Price: 15,000 yen (includes admission to Okura Museum of Art, meal or afternoon tea, consumption tax and service charge)

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