Part 1 of the Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art's inaugural exhibition, "A Story of Life and Beauty: LIFE - In Search of Paradise," will run from August 26 to October 3, and from October 5 to November 5. The exhibition explores the fundamental theme of art, "life," as a journey in search of a 'wonderful world,' or paradise, and is divided into eight chapters: "Childhood," "Love," "Everyday Life," "Emotions," "Dreams," "Death," "Primitives," and "Nature." The exhibition showcases works from museum collections both in Japan and abroad, ranging from Impressionist artists such as Renoir to fin de siècle art by Klimt and Schiele, 20th-century modern artists such as Picasso and Chagall, and modern Japanese paintings by Aoki Shigeru and Shimomura Kanzan, creating new encounters with art. Additionally, "Artists @ TAD" will feature open workshops in the museum's third-floor studio from August 23 to 25, followed by the TAD Gallery on the first floor from August 26 to September 18. In addition, on August 26th, "Bread Man @TAD" will be held, featuring contemporary artist Orimoto Tatsumi and 30 performers selected from the public, and on the 27th, a tour of the works will be held with explanations by a curator.

Events to commemorate the museum's full opening include a commemorative concert by cellist Hanasaki Kaoru and her husband, violinist Atsuo, a commemorative talk event by a graphic designer, and a performance show by Shige-chan Ichiza, produced by Muroi Shigeru.
【Event Information】
"A Story of Life and Beauty: LIFE - In Search of Paradise"
Dates: First period: August 26th - October 3rd, Second period: October 5th - November 5th
Venue: Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art, 2nd floor, Exhibition Rooms 2, 3, and 4
Address: 3-20 Kiba-cho, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture
Hours: 9:30am - 6pm (last entry at 5:30pm) *Open to the public from 1pm on August 26th
Closed: Wednesdays (except public holidays), the day after public holidays (open on August 30th, September 24th, and November 4th)
Admission Fee: Adults 1,300 yen (1,000 yen), university students 950 yen (750 yen), high school students and younger free / Advance tickets: Adults 1,000 yen
*Prices in parentheses are for groups of 20 or more