The Pola Museum of Art, which closed on April 3, reopened on June 1 and will host the exhibition "Monet and Matisse: Another Paradise" from June 1 to November 3. The exhibition was originally scheduled to feature 90 works by Monet and Matisse, including 20 works on loan from 10 overseas locations and approximately 30 works from 21 domestic locations. However, due to the recent impact of COVID-19, the exhibition was forced to postpone the display of the 20 overseas loan works. The exhibition content has been revised at the opening, and the museum will feature approximately 70 works by Monet and Matisse, including approximately 30 works on loan from Japan, as well as approximately 20 works by related artists from the museum's collection, for a total of approximately 90 works.
■Overview
In France from the 19th to 20th centuries, amidst a turbulent social situation characterized by rapid modernization and repeated wars, a longing for "somewhere other than here" began to appear in literature and art. For Monet and Matisse, "Paradise" was an indispensable subject for their paintings, as well as a place for their creations and the environment they lived in. This exhibition examines how these two artists created "Paradise" and sublimated it into their artworks.
Claude Monet, Water Lilies, 1907, Collection of Asahi Beer Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art
Henri Matisse, Woman in Green in a Red Interior, 1947, Collection of Hiroshima Museum of Art
■Highlights after the exhibition changes
1) Additional exhibition of the Pola Museum of Art's Impressionist collection
The exhibition will feature works by Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painters, as well as 20th-century painters. By viewing the works of Monet and Matisse together with those of painters who were active in their time, you will gain a deeper understanding of the art of the era in which they lived.
Georges Seurat, Low Tide at Grandcamp, 1885, Collection of the Pola Museum of Art
Pierre-Auguste Renoir, "Rest," 1916-1917, Collection of the Pola Museum of Art
2) A gathering of approximately 70 masterpieces by Monet and Matisse. This is the first large-scale Matisse exhibition in approximately 10 years
The exhibition will cover Monet's works from his early career to his final years, and seven works from his "Water Lilies" series will be on display. Furthermore, Matisse's works are rarely seen together in large collections in Japan, and in addition to 24 oil paintings, you can also see a wide range of his works, including illustrated books and collages.
Henri Matisse, Blue Dress in Front of a Mirror, 1937, Collection of the National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto
Claude Monet "The Cave of Paul-Domoy" 1886, Collection of the Museum of Modern Art, Ibaraki
3) Introducing the development of painting from Monet and Matisse, through 20th century painting to the present day
Monet and Matisse are artists who have had a major influence on art from the 20th century onwards. Moving on from Cubism and the abstract paintings of Kandinsky, we will introduce modern and contemporary Western painting that is linked to Monet and Matisse, through modern and contemporary paintings by Ben Nicholson, Bridget Riley, Marco del Re and others.
Wassily Kandinsky, Unsupported, 1923, Collection of Pola Museum of Art
New acquisitions related to Monet and Matisse
New acquisitions (on public display for the first time)
Bridget Riley, Tabriz 1984, oil on canvas, 217.2 x 182.2 cm
© Bridget Riley 2020. All rights reserved.
Bridget Riley (1931-)
A leading painter of "Op Art," a style of painting that utilizes optical illusions and the principles of vision. Her meticulously calculated geometric patterns create illusions in the viewer, making the work appear to waver or flicker. A connection to Seurat's color theory has also been noted.
Work Description
This work is one of a series of striped works that Riley began working on in 1980. The entire painting is covered with bright, vivid colors, a style inherited from Monet and other Impressionist painters, and later Matisse and others.
New Acquisition (First Public Viewing)
Ben Nicholson, St. Ives Harbour (Summer), 31 August 1951 1951 Oil and pencil on cardboard 36.8 x 46 cm
© Angela Verren Taunt. All rights reserved, DACS & JASPAR 2020 G2200
Ben Nicholson (1894-1982)
A painter representing 20th-century British abstract art. While producing landscapes and still lifes, he also worked on abstract painting. In addition to Cézanne, he incorporated new artistic trends such as Cubism by Picasso and Braque, and Abstract Constructivism by Mondrian and others.
Work Description
The realistic view of the harbor outside the window is fused with the geometric shapes of the still life inside. Matisse also repeatedly tackled the challenge of spatial expression, reconstructing interior and exterior motifs separated by a window on a single canvas.
Marco del Re (1950-2019)
A representative contemporary Italian painter with a deep knowledge of art history, mythology, and literature, who combined classical learning with a modern style. In 2011, a solo exhibition at Galerie Maeght focused on Matisse's style, drawing widespread attention for its organic forms of color and linework.
Work Description
Marco del Re created these interior paintings during his stay at Le Rêve in Vence, where Matisse once had his studio. In addition to themes such as still lifes and nudes, the vivid colors and intricately combined decorative patterns are reminiscent of many of Matisse's works.
■Exhibition Overview
Period: Monday, June 1st – Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 (national holiday)
Open every day during the exhibition period (may be closed temporarily due to changing exhibits)
Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (last entry at 16:30)
Organizer: Pola Museum of Art, Pola Art Foundation
Address: 1285 Kozukayama, Sengokuhara, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture TEL: 0460-84-2111
Sponsored by: Embassy of France in Japan / Institut Français du Japon
Number of works on display: Approximately 90
Breakdown of works on display: 34 works by Monet (including seven works from the "Water Lilies" series), 34 works by Matisse.
(Of which 19 are by Monet and 13 by Matisse are from the Pola Museum of Art collection)
Additionally, there are approximately 20 works from the Pola Museum of Art collection.
Exhibiting artists: Claude Monet, Henri Matisse, Camille Pissarro, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Odilon Redon, Georges Seurat, Pierre Bonnard, Wassily Kandinsky, Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Ben Nicholson, Bridget Riley, Marco del Re, and more
◆COVID-19 infection and measures to prevent the spread upon reopening
Upon reopening, we will be taking thorough measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including strengthening infection prevention measures within the museum and making some changes to our operations.
1) Admission restrictions
The number of visitors will be limited to a maximum of 800 people per day.
2) Limiting the number of cars in the parking lot
We will limit the number of cars in the parking lot to approximately half of their capacity.
3) Checks upon entry
Anyone with cold symptoms or a body temperature of 37.5°C or higher will be asked to refrain from entering, and we will conduct temperature checks with a thermal camera upon entry.
4) Ensuring social distancing
- We will use floor markers and information boards to guide customers in maintaining social distancing (estimated at 1-2m). We will also reduce the number of seats in restaurants and cafes by approximately 30% to ensure there is a certain amount of space between customers' seats.
5) Gallery talks and large group events will be canceled for the time being.
6) Thorough Cleaning and Disinfection of the Building
Lockers, handrails, doorknobs, and other areas frequently touched by customers will be disinfected twice a day, and disinfectant will be placed near public telephones and other facilities.
7) Preventing Splash Spread
All staff will wear masks, and shields will be installed at each cash register.
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■Overview
In France from the 19th to 20th centuries, amidst a turbulent social situation characterized by rapid modernization and repeated wars, a longing for "somewhere other than here" began to appear in literature and art. For Monet and Matisse, "Paradise" was an indispensable subject for their paintings, as well as a place for their creations and the environment they lived in. This exhibition examines how these two artists created "Paradise" and sublimated it into their artworks.
Claude Monet, Water Lilies, 1907, Collection of Asahi Beer Oyamazaki Villa Museum of ArtHenri Matisse, Woman in Green in a Red Interior, 1947, Collection of Hiroshima Museum of Art■Highlights after the exhibition changes
1) Additional exhibition of the Pola Museum of Art's Impressionist collection
The exhibition will feature works by Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painters, as well as 20th-century painters. By viewing the works of Monet and Matisse together with those of painters who were active in their time, you will gain a deeper understanding of the art of the era in which they lived.
Georges Seurat, Low Tide at Grandcamp, 1885, Collection of the Pola Museum of ArtPierre-Auguste Renoir, "Rest," 1916-1917, Collection of the Pola Museum of Art2) A gathering of approximately 70 masterpieces by Monet and Matisse. This is the first large-scale Matisse exhibition in approximately 10 years
The exhibition will cover Monet's works from his early career to his final years, and seven works from his "Water Lilies" series will be on display. Furthermore, Matisse's works are rarely seen together in large collections in Japan, and in addition to 24 oil paintings, you can also see a wide range of his works, including illustrated books and collages.
Henri Matisse, Blue Dress in Front of a Mirror, 1937, Collection of the National Museum of Modern Art, KyotoClaude Monet "The Cave of Paul-Domoy" 1886, Collection of the Museum of Modern Art, Ibaraki3) Introducing the development of painting from Monet and Matisse, through 20th century painting to the present day
Monet and Matisse are artists who have had a major influence on art from the 20th century onwards. Moving on from Cubism and the abstract paintings of Kandinsky, we will introduce modern and contemporary Western painting that is linked to Monet and Matisse, through modern and contemporary paintings by Ben Nicholson, Bridget Riley, Marco del Re and others.
Wassily Kandinsky, Unsupported, 1923, Collection of Pola Museum of ArtNew acquisitions related to Monet and Matisse
New acquisitions (on public display for the first time)
Bridget Riley, Tabriz 1984, oil on canvas, 217.2 x 182.2 cm
© Bridget Riley 2020. All rights reserved.Bridget Riley (1931-)
A leading painter of "Op Art," a style of painting that utilizes optical illusions and the principles of vision. Her meticulously calculated geometric patterns create illusions in the viewer, making the work appear to waver or flicker. A connection to Seurat's color theory has also been noted.
Work Description
This work is one of a series of striped works that Riley began working on in 1980. The entire painting is covered with bright, vivid colors, a style inherited from Monet and other Impressionist painters, and later Matisse and others.
New Acquisition (First Public Viewing)
Ben Nicholson, St. Ives Harbour (Summer), 31 August 1951 1951 Oil and pencil on cardboard 36.8 x 46 cm
© Angela Verren Taunt. All rights reserved, DACS & JASPAR 2020 G2200Ben Nicholson (1894-1982)
A painter representing 20th-century British abstract art. While producing landscapes and still lifes, he also worked on abstract painting. In addition to Cézanne, he incorporated new artistic trends such as Cubism by Picasso and Braque, and Abstract Constructivism by Mondrian and others.
Work Description
The realistic view of the harbor outside the window is fused with the geometric shapes of the still life inside. Matisse also repeatedly tackled the challenge of spatial expression, reconstructing interior and exterior motifs separated by a window on a single canvas.
Marco del Re (1950-2019)
A representative contemporary Italian painter with a deep knowledge of art history, mythology, and literature, who combined classical learning with a modern style. In 2011, a solo exhibition at Galerie Maeght focused on Matisse's style, drawing widespread attention for its organic forms of color and linework.
Work Description
Marco del Re created these interior paintings during his stay at Le Rêve in Vence, where Matisse once had his studio. In addition to themes such as still lifes and nudes, the vivid colors and intricately combined decorative patterns are reminiscent of many of Matisse's works.
■Exhibition Overview
Period: Monday, June 1st – Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 (national holiday)
Open every day during the exhibition period (may be closed temporarily due to changing exhibits)
Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (last entry at 16:30)
Organizer: Pola Museum of Art, Pola Art Foundation
Address: 1285 Kozukayama, Sengokuhara, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture TEL: 0460-84-2111
Sponsored by: Embassy of France in Japan / Institut Français du Japon
Number of works on display: Approximately 90
Breakdown of works on display: 34 works by Monet (including seven works from the "Water Lilies" series), 34 works by Matisse.
(Of which 19 are by Monet and 13 by Matisse are from the Pola Museum of Art collection)
Additionally, there are approximately 20 works from the Pola Museum of Art collection.
Exhibiting artists: Claude Monet, Henri Matisse, Camille Pissarro, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Odilon Redon, Georges Seurat, Pierre Bonnard, Wassily Kandinsky, Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Ben Nicholson, Bridget Riley, Marco del Re, and more
◆COVID-19 infection and measures to prevent the spread upon reopening
Upon reopening, we will be taking thorough measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including strengthening infection prevention measures within the museum and making some changes to our operations.
1) Admission restrictions
The number of visitors will be limited to a maximum of 800 people per day.
2) Limiting the number of cars in the parking lot
We will limit the number of cars in the parking lot to approximately half of their capacity.
3) Checks upon entry
Anyone with cold symptoms or a body temperature of 37.5°C or higher will be asked to refrain from entering, and we will conduct temperature checks with a thermal camera upon entry.
4) Ensuring social distancing
- We will use floor markers and information boards to guide customers in maintaining social distancing (estimated at 1-2m). We will also reduce the number of seats in restaurants and cafes by approximately 30% to ensure there is a certain amount of space between customers' seats.
5) Gallery talks and large group events will be canceled for the time being.
6) Thorough Cleaning and Disinfection of the Building
Lockers, handrails, doorknobs, and other areas frequently touched by customers will be disinfected twice a day, and disinfectant will be placed near public telephones and other facilities.
7) Preventing Splash Spread
All staff will wear masks, and shields will be installed at each cash register.
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