Exhibitions

100th Anniversary ot the Birth of Yamashita Kiyoshi

a Retrospective

Yamashita Kiyoshi, Fireworks, Nagaoka, Hari-e, 1950

Designed to mark the centenary of Yamashita Kiyoshi (1922-1971), renowned as a wandering master of painting, this exhibition focuses primarily on the artist’s hari-e collages, including his signature piece Fireworks Nagaoka. Comprising some 190 works, the exhibition includes Yamashita’s childhood pencil drawings, late-period paintings, watercolors, ink drawings, and ceramics as well as related items such as the backpack and yukata that he brought along on his travels. Unlike TV drama series and film portrayals of him, the emphasis here is on Yamashita Kiyoshi the artist.

Date 2025.04.19 Sat. - 2025.06.15 Sun.

Admission Fee

■ General / 1300 (1100) yen
■ High school and university students / 800 (600) yen
■ Junior high school students / 500 (400) yen
■ Elementary school students and younger / Free (accompanied by a guardian)

* Figures in parentheses are advance sales, groups, and repeaters.

Those who are free of charge: Those who have a
physical disability certificate, rehabilitation certificate, mental disability health and welfare certificate, and their chaperone (1 person).

Audio guide

A number of masterpieces left by the artist Kiyoshi Yamashita.
The essence of Kiyoshi Yamashita, who continues to fascinate people even now, is spoken by voice actor Yuichiro Umehara in a soft tone.

【Usage fee】
1 unit 600 yen (tax included)

Advance tickets and exhibits

Advance ticket sales and some of the works exhibited at the exhibition are introduced on a special website (Hokkaido Shimbun (official)).

Click here for the link to the special website (Hokkaido Shimbun (official))

"Kiyoshi Yamashita 100th Birthday Exhibition - 100th Anniversary Reminiscence" flyer (PDF format: 1MB)

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