Museums & Galleries

Professor Munakata's British Museum Adventure: until 3rd January

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Discover the new manga by Hoshino Yukinobu - which is actually an ongoing new storyline set in the treasure trove of the British Museum. It's easy to pop in to the the exhibition in Room 3 (right inside the front entrance - on the left) for a peek at what the much-love character Professor Munakata thought of his first trip to the British Museum!

'Hoshino Yukinobu (b. 1954) is a world-famous manga artist. One of his most popular characters is Professor Munakata who investigates history and folklore in his manga adventures. In this display, you can see original artwork by Hoshino, including drawings showing the start of Professor Munakata's new adventure set at the British Museum.

Step into a life-sized manga with Hoshino's comic-book creations filling the walls and floor of Room 3. You can also browse a selection of Japanese manga books in the small manga kissa (literally 'manga coffee shop' - although coffee will not be available) in the corner of the room - a perfect way to discover more about the art of manga.'

Visit the British Museum's website for more information.

Posted by Vanessa on 2009年12月 4日 18:43 |

Ceramic Figures from Ancient Japan at The British Museum: 10th Sept - 22nd Nov 09

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VIsit Room 91 at The British Museum to discover 'The Power of Dogu' exhibition, on until the 22nd of November.

'An exhibition featuring about 70 prehistoric figurines (dogû) from Japan. Appealing and mysterious clay figurines that were made in large quantities throughout the Japanese archipelago during the Jômon period (BC13,000 - BC300), they were crafted in a wide variety of styles and most are less than 30-40cm in height.

Dogû clearly reflect social beliefs and rituals of the period when they were created. They also have highly artistic qualities, a beauty and power that inspires many contemporary artists.

This is the first international exhibition dedicated to dogû and it will present many works designated by the Government of Japan as National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties, most of which have never left Japan before. '

Posted by Vanessa on 2009年9月21日 12:36 |

Katsutoshi Yuasa at The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2009: until August 16th

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'Following the success of the Kuniyoshi Exhibition, The Royal Academy is now hosting its annual summer exhibition, now in its 241st year, which will feature Japanese woodblock print artist Katsutoshi Yuasa.

Now in its 241st year, the Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition 2009 continues the tradition of displaying a wide range of new work by both established and unknown artists in all media including painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture and architecture.'

Posted by Vanessa on 2009年7月10日 10:38 |

How to Visit Japan Without Leaving London: Part 2

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Shhh! It’s a bit of a well-kept secret that Hammersmith Park boasts a small but perfectly-formed Japanese Garden, originally commissioned for the Japan-British Exhibition of 1910.

Painstakingly constructed, even the bridge crossing the pond was brought in especially from Japan, brick by brick!

It was rescued from neglect in summer 2008 by Friends of Hammersmith Park Japanese Garden and experts from Japan. To keep the garden in shape in 2009, there will be a ‘General Tidying Session’ on May 30th, from 11am-3pm. Get your wellies on and email jb.ex100@yahoo.co.uk to join in.

Following the restoration work on Saturday, there will also be a garden party on Sunday May 31st, from 12pm-4pm! Taiko, bon dancing, story-telling and Japanese food will make this a great day out for the whole family.

Download Garden Party Event Flyer

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Orbital Manga is the nucleus for connecting with all things manga, anime and cosplay in London.

Even better – there’s a wide selection of the latest manga titles available in English. So, it’s just like being in Japan, except you can actually read everything! Yay! Located just around the corner from Leicester Square, at 4c Orion House, Upper St Martins Lane, this slice of Japan couldn’t be closer to home.

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The British Museum’s Mitsubishi Corporation Japanese Galleries have recently been refurbished to tell the chronological tale of Japanese culture from ancient prehistory, to the present...

There are paintings and prints, exquisite Samurai treasures, everyday objects, even modern manga.

When you enter the gallery, you will note the lovely tea-house. The London-based Urasenke Foundation Chado group does demonstrations there on a regular basis – contact the museum for more information about times and dates.

Have you found a little part of Japan in London? I'd love to hear about it!

Posted by Vanessa on 2009年5月19日 11:18 |

Toshihiro Komatsu Art Exhibition in Wimbledon: 24th April - 22nd May 2009

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The Gallery at Wimbledon College of Art welcomes the first solo exhibition of Toshihiro Komatsu in the UK from 24th April until the 22nd May.

'The show at the gallery has been organised as the first in a series of exciting exchange projects between Wimbledon College of Art and Kyoto Seika University and is the result of a one-month residency by Komatsu at WCA hosted by the Fine Art School. For the exhibition, Komatsu will make a new site-based work for the gallery space with other project material on show in the Foyer.

In his work, buildings frequently become both the subject and object. He is preoccupied with the numerous movements between public and private space that we negotiate each day and sets out to interrogate our living or working spaces from as many different viewpoints as possible by dissecting and re-configuring them.'

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The Gallery is located in Wimbledon, at Wimbledon College of Art, Merton Hall Road, London, SW19 3QA

Open during exhibitions on Monday to Friday, from 1pm - 6pm and on Saturdays from 11am - 3pm. The gallery is closed on Sundays and Bank Holiday

For more information...
Tel: 020 7514 9703
Fax: 020 7514 9642
Email: thegalleryatwimbledon.arts.ac.uk

Posted by Vanessa on 2009年4月23日 15:26 |

Japan Night at the Science Museum: Wednesday 28th Jan 09, 6.45pm

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This Japan-themed evening is in celebration of the Science Museum's current exhibit - Japan Car: Designs for the Crowded Globe. A free, adults-only event in association with Asahi beer, you don't need to register - simply turn up and enjoy the activities.

There will be Japanese pop DJs, kendo demonstrations, 2 for 1 entry to the popular exhibition and other Japanese activities, as well as 'shameless playtime' in the famous interactive gallery Launchpad!

Posted by Vanessa on 2009年1月26日 10:09 |