The Eki Kyoto Art Museum, located on the 7th floor of JR Kyoto Isetan, will be holding the exhibition "Picasso: An Adventure in Prints from the Print Collection of the National Library of France" from September 7th to October 8th.
Pablo Picasso, "The Luncheon on the Grass (after Manet)", 1962, Linocut©2018－Succession Pablo Picasso-BCF(JAPAN) ©Bibliothèque nationale de France
Pablo Picasso, one of the greatest masters of the 20th century, produced a vast number of works with his extraordinary creativity. One of the attractions of Picasso's art is the way his expressions change freely with the times. He also demonstrated his abundant talent in printmaking, producing nearly 2,000 prints over his more than 70 years of creative activity, using a wide variety of techniques and materials, including copperplate engraving, lithography, linoleum, and woodblock printing.
Pablo Picasso, "The Spear," 1959, Linocut©2018－Succession Pablo Picasso-BCF(JAPAN) ©Bibliothèque nationale de France
The exhibition will shed light on various prints by Picasso from the collection of the National Library of France (Bibliothèque nationale de France, BnF), and will feature approximately 100 pieces, including works by the masters who influenced him. Chapter 1 will introduce works featuring a variety of motifs, including portraits, still lifes, and mythology. In addition to Picasso, Chapter 2 will also feature works by masters who came before him. Visitors can enjoy comparing the differences in expression and discover how Picasso was influenced by the works of his predecessors, including Rembrandt, Goya, Poussin, and Manet.
On September 7th, from 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM, a gallery talk titled "Picasso the Printmaker - Dialogue with the Masters" will be held. Murakami Satoshi, who is supervising the exhibition, will provide commentary using a microphone while moving around the venue. No prior registration is required; participation is free with a museum ticket.
Why not enjoy Picasso's adventurous and original world of expression through his prints?
Pablo Picasso, "The Luncheon on the Grass (after Manet)", 1962, Linocut©2018－Succession Pablo Picasso-BCF(JAPAN) ©Bibliothèque nationale de FrancePablo Picasso, one of the greatest masters of the 20th century, produced a vast number of works with his extraordinary creativity. One of the attractions of Picasso's art is the way his expressions change freely with the times. He also demonstrated his abundant talent in printmaking, producing nearly 2,000 prints over his more than 70 years of creative activity, using a wide variety of techniques and materials, including copperplate engraving, lithography, linoleum, and woodblock printing.
Pablo Picasso, "The Spear," 1959, Linocut©2018－Succession Pablo Picasso-BCF(JAPAN) ©Bibliothèque nationale de FranceThe exhibition will shed light on various prints by Picasso from the collection of the National Library of France (Bibliothèque nationale de France, BnF), and will feature approximately 100 pieces, including works by the masters who influenced him. Chapter 1 will introduce works featuring a variety of motifs, including portraits, still lifes, and mythology. In addition to Picasso, Chapter 2 will also feature works by masters who came before him. Visitors can enjoy comparing the differences in expression and discover how Picasso was influenced by the works of his predecessors, including Rembrandt, Goya, Poussin, and Manet.
On September 7th, from 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM, a gallery talk titled "Picasso the Printmaker - Dialogue with the Masters" will be held. Murakami Satoshi, who is supervising the exhibition, will provide commentary using a microphone while moving around the venue. No prior registration is required; participation is free with a museum ticket.
Why not enjoy Picasso's adventurous and original world of expression through his prints?
【Exhibition Information】
Print Collection of the National Library of France: Picasso's Adventure in Prints
Dates: September 7th - October 8th
Venue: Museum "Eki" KYOTO, adjacent to the 7th floor of JR Kyoto Isetan
Address: Higashi Shiokojicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto City
Hours: 10:00 - 20:00 (last admission 30 minutes before closing)
Admission: Adults 1,000 yen (800 yen), High school and university students 800 yen (600 yen), Elementary and junior high school students 600 yen (400 yen) *Prices in parentheses are for advance tickets and for the person with a disability certificate and one accompanying guest
Open daily during the exhibition period
Print Collection of the National Library of France: Picasso's Adventure in Prints
Dates: September 7th - October 8th
Venue: Museum "Eki" KYOTO, adjacent to the 7th floor of JR Kyoto Isetan
Address: Higashi Shiokojicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto City
Hours: 10:00 - 20:00 (last admission 30 minutes before closing)
Admission: Adults 1,000 yen (800 yen), High school and university students 800 yen (600 yen), Elementary and junior high school students 600 yen (400 yen) *Prices in parentheses are for advance tickets and for the person with a disability certificate and one accompanying guest
Open daily during the exhibition period
