EVENT

Shibuya Ward Lecture & Culture

【60th Anniversary Special Exhibition 2】　Okumura Togyu ―A Century’s Journey Through Masterpieces―

Special Exhibition

A special exhibition commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Yamatane Museum of Art
“Okumura Togyu — Tracing 100 Years Through Masterpieces”

Name: 【60th Anniversary Special Exhibition 2】 Okumura Togyu ―A Century’s Journey 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 Commemorative Special Exhibition 2, “Okumura Togyu — Tracing 100 Years Through Masterpieces.” Focusing on the deep connection between the Japanese painter Okumura Togyu (1889–1990) and the Yamatane Museum of Art, this exhibition traces his career from his early years to his final period. Taneji Yamazaki, the founder of the Yamatane Museum of Art, maintained a friendship with Togyu for more than 50 years from the early stages of his career. Thanks to that bond, the museum holds 135 works by Okumura Togyu; from among them, about 60 outstanding pieces, including representative works such as 《鳴門》 and 《醍醐》, are presented in this exhibition.

Exhibition Highlights

POINT 01

Approximately 60 works from one of Japan’s foremost Togyu collections on view

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》, you can trace Togyu’s artistic trajectory from his earliest to his final works.

POINT 02

Works exhibited at the Inten brought together in one place

Okumura Togyu was active at the Inten throughout his life. This exhibition presents 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 Members’ Exhibition.

POINT 03

Materials unique to the Yamatane Museum also on view

In addition to artworks, you can also see items related to the museum, such as illustrated letters that Okumura Togyu sent to the museum’s founder, Taneji Yamazaki, and original drawings for commemorative gifts from tea gatherings once held at the museum.

POINT 04

Curator-led gallery talks also held

During the exhibition, curator-led gallery talks are held every Wednesday (except holidays). The duration is about 30 minutes, and capacity is up to 25 people; numbered tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis in the 1st-floor lobby from 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 AM–5:00 PM (last admission until 4:30 PM) 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; junior high school students and younger free (must be accompanied by a guardian) Summer student discount: university and high school students 500 yen ※ 1,300 yen (general) for those who present a disability certificate or an A-bomb Survivor’s Health Handbook, and for one accompanying caregiver ※ Kimono benefit: visitors who come wearing a kimono or yukata receive 200 yen off the general admission price. ※ Multiple discounts and benefits cannot be combined. Online reservations for the admission date and time are also available.