Exhibitions
2025 - 2026 Schedule
*Exhibition title and dates are subject to change.
Le Corbusier: Synthesis of the Arts 1930-1965
Le Corbusier (1887-1965) was not only a master of modern architecture but also a prolific artist. This exhibition presents his paintings, sculptures, and tapestries from the 1930s onward, highlighting his notion of a "synthesis of the arts" that postulates the unity of art, architecture and design. The exhibition also explores resonances between his works and those of other artists—such as Fernand Léger, Jean Arp and Wassily Kandinsky—and examines Le Corbusier's idealistic assumption that the modern era would mark the advent of a "final era of harmony." We are pleased to present this innovative overview of the work of one of the most creative minds of the 20th century.
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Odilon Redon: Dream of Light, Luminous Shadow
Odilon Redon (1840–1916) was a painter of fantastic worlds of dreamlike light and brilliant shadows. Redon lived in a time of advancing technological innovation and emerging artistic movements such as Impressionism. Yet, he chose to walk a fine line between tradition and innovation to develop his own unique artistic style as he moved between different media, from charcoal and lithography to pastels and oils. Through approximately 110 works, many of them on loan from the Museum of Fine Arts, Gifu, this exhibition will present a full picture of his artistic journey.
Picturesque Pottery: Ceramics Enjoying Art from Mingei to the Present
Ceramics has continued to develop its forms of expression in dialogue with neighboring fields such as painting and sculpture. This exhibition reexamines the essence of ceramics through the lenses of color, texture, and painterly expression. From “Mingei” to traditional crafts, avant-garde ceramics, and contemporary pieces, the exhibition explores iconic masterpieces that have shaped Japanese contemporary ceramic history and lesser-known gems. Works by international artists of the same era, along with oil paintings and drawings that resonate with ceramics, will also be displayed, offering a new perspective on the beauty of ceramics.
Viennese Style: Biedermeier through Fin de SiècleDesign of Living, An Invitation to the Theatrical City, Vienna
Viennese craft and design during the Biedermeier and Wiener Moderne periods will be introduced in this exhibition through silverware, ceramics, glasswork, jewelry, dresses, furniture, and more. The modernist styles of the two eras were characterized by the same combination of seemingly contrasting qualities: minimalist forms and playful ornamentation. Items will be arranged to allow for side-by-side comparisons between the two eras as well as to show how such items may have decorated living spaces during the respective eras. The exhibition will present luxuriously decorated works from the Wiener Werkstätte (Vienna Workshop) alongside drawings by Klimt and displays exploring the richly multifaceted culture of Vienna, with a focus on the accomplishments of women.
Beautiful Utopia: The Modern Japanese Who Dreamed of an Ideal World
In his book News from Now here, the English social activist William Morris advocated for the amalgamation of life and art in order to create a utopia. When his ideas were introduced to Japan, “utopia” became an ideal to strive for in daily life. Throughout the modern and contemporary eras, people everywhere established collectives to bring together art, crafts, architecture, and other creative fields. This exhibition will explore the Japanese people’s search for more beautiful lifestyles in the 20th century to achieve utopia, as well as the aesthetic preferences of those who influenced the direction of this search. By examining how those in the past envisioned the world to come, the exhibition will also present a way to conceptualize utopia today.