EVENT

Shibuya Ward Lecture & Culture

【60th Anniversary of the Museum’s Opening Special Exhibition 2】 Okumura Togyu — Tracing 100 Years Through Masterpieces —

Special Exhibition

Special exhibition commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Yamatane Museum of Art’s opening
“Okumura Togyu — Tracing 100 Years through Masterpieces —”

Name: 【60th Anniversary of the Museum’s Opening Special Exhibition 2】 Okumura Togyu — Tracing 100 Years Through Masterpieces —
Start: 2026-08-08
End: 2026-10-04
Location: Yamatane Museum of Art

The Yamatane Museum of Art is holding the 60th Anniversary Special Exhibition 2, “Okumura Togyu — Tracing 100 Years through Masterpieces.” Focusing on the deep ties between the Japanese painter Okumura Togyu (1889-1990) and the Yamatane Museum of Art, this exhibition traces his career from the early period to his final years. The museum’s founder, Yamazaki Taneji, maintained a friendship with Togyu for over 50 years from the early days of his career. Thanks to that connection, the museum holds 135 works by Okumura Togyu; this exhibition presents about 60 outstanding pieces from among them, including representative works such as 《鳴門》 and 《醍醐》.

Exhibition Highlights

POINT 01

Around 60 works on view from one of Japan’s premier Togyu collections

From the 135 Okumura Togyu works in the Yamatane Museum of Art’s collection, approximately 60 carefully selected pieces are on display. Beginning with 《鳴門》 and 《醍醐》, the works from his early years to his final period trace the trajectory of Togyu’s career.

POINT 02

Works shown at the Inten gathered together

Okumura Togyu was active at the Inten throughout his life. This exhibition brings together 35 Inten-related works from the Yamatane Museum of Art’s collection: 32 from the Autumn Inten, 2 from the Spring Inten, and 1 from the 同人展.

POINT 03

Materials unique to the Yamatane Museum of Art also featured

In addition to artworks, visitors can see materials connected to the Yamatane Museum of Art, such as illustrated letters sent by Okumura Togyu to the museum’s founder, Yamazaki Taneji, and original drawings for commemorative items from tea gatherings once held at the museum.

POINT 04

Gallery talks by curators also held

Every Wednesday during the exhibition period (except public holidays), gallery talks by curators will be held. The talk lasts about 30 minutes, with a maximum capacity of 25 people; numbered tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at the 1st-floor lobby starting at 9:50 a.m. on the day.
Upcoming dates are Wednesday, September 16 and Wednesday, September 30. Participation is free, but a valid same-day admission ticket is required.

Period	2026.08.08–10.04
Time	Opening Hours 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (Last admission 4:30 p.m.) Closed Days Mondays [Open on 9/21 (Mon, public holiday), 9/22 (Tue, public holiday), 9/23 (Wed, public holiday); closed on 9/24 (Thu)]
Location	Yamatane Museum of Art
Address	〒150-0012 東京都渋谷区広尾3-12-36
Participation Fee	General: 1,500 yen; free for junior high school students and younger (must be accompanied by an attendant) Summer student discount: University and high school students 500 yen ※ Those who present a disability certificate or an Atomic Bomb Survivor’s Health Certificate, as well as one accompanying caregiver: 1,300 yen (general) ※ Kimono benefit: Visitors wearing kimono or yukata receive 200 yen off the general admission. ※ Multiple discounts and benefits cannot be combined. Online reservations for entry date and time are also available.