TOKYO “SHO” 2016: Japanese Calligraphy Today
A cooperative exhibition by 18 public calligraphy groups based in the Tokyo-Kanto area. Featured are 38 artists chosen by each group as representing the “rising generation of calligraphers.” Contemporary calligraphy of many genres—Kanji, Kana, Modern Poetic Calligraphy, Large Character Calligraphy, Seal Engraving, Carved Characters, and Avant-garde Calligraphy—will be presented in one venue, with a focus on recent works, to demonstrate the power and beauty of “Tokyo Calligraphy Today.”
Participationg Groups:
Keiseikai, KENSHINSHODOUKAI, Gencyoukai, Gennichi Kai, Shokaisha Foundation, SYADANHOUJIN SYOSEIKAI, THE SHODAN-IN Public Interest Foundation of Calligraphy, Shodo-Ichigen Kai, Shodo Geijutsu-In Foundation, Public interest incorporated association Sougen Syodoukai, CHOBUN SHOKAI, Teikokai, TOYO SHOGEI-IN, Dokuritsu Shojindan Foundation, Nihon Kokuji Kyokai, Nihon shosakuin, Japan Calligraphy Art Academy, Ranjyunkai
*Period
January 4 (Mon) – January 16 (Sat), 2016
*Venue
LBF Citizens' Gallery 1 and Gallery 2
*Hours
9:30 - 17:30 (Last admission 17:00)
※Opens from 13:00 on January 4
*Admission
Tickets at the door |
General ¥500 ／ Seniors 65+ ¥300
※Admission free for visitors College students and High school students or younger
※Admission free for visitors (and one accompanying person) with a Physical Disability Certificate, Intellectual Disability Certificate, Rehabilitation Certificate, Mental Disability Certificate or Atomic Bomb Survivor’s Certificate
※In each case, please show identification
*Organized by
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture)
*Supported by
The Asahi Shimbun, The Sankei Shimbun, THE MAINICHI NEWSPAPERS, The Yomiuri Shimbun
*In cooperation with
SANKEI INTERNATIONAL SHO ASSOCIATION, The Mainichi Shodo Association, THE YOMIURI CALLIGRAPHY SOCIETY