Economy | ANALYSIS
Households to take hit from tax hike
by Tomoko Otake
The consumption tax increase will hit every household in Japan hard, with many people’s financial future hanging on whether their wages rise enough to offset the hike's impact.
Art Topics
Openings in Tokyo Oct 2, 2013
'Turner from the Tate: The Makings of a Master'
by Jordan Sievers
British artist Joseph Mallord William Turner’s experimental style allowed him to become one of the most prominent artistic figures of 19th-century Romanticism. This exhibition reflects the diversity of Turner’s talents and offers a comprehensive overview of some of his most famous paintings. Special attention ...
Openings in Tokyo Oct 2, 2013
'Kyoto from Inside and Outside: Scenes on Panels and Folding Screens'
by Jordan Sievers
Kyoto, the old capital of Japan, has harbored a rich traditional culture that has remained strong for generations. Focusing on large-scale works that present depictions of town life as well as seasonal views of the city, this exhibition reveals a detailed glimpse into the ...
Openings in Tokyo Oct 2, 2013
'Masterpieces from the Collection of Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum, Tokyo 2013'
by Jordan Sievers
During the 19th and 20th centuries, Paris gained a reputation as a cultural hub of Europe. It attracted artists such as Auguste Renoir, Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne, Odilon Redon, Henri Toulouse-Lautrec and Felix Vallotton — all of whom inspired and influenced each other’s work. ...
Openings in Tokyo Sep 25, 2013
'Divisionism from Van Gogh and Seurat to Mondrian'
by Jordan Sievers
Neo-impressionists, divisionism, painting, National Art Center
Openings in Tokyo Sep 25, 2013
'Comical Ukiyo-e: Humorous Pictures and the School of Kuniyoshi'
by Jordan Sievers
The Edo Period (1603-1867) of Japan is well known for its economic growth and strong social order, but a lesser known fact is that people of this era also enjoyed comedy. Comedic ukiyo-e (woodblock prints) were particularly popular and they typically depicted anthropomorphic interpretations ...
Openings in Tokyo Sep 25, 2013
'Tokyo Art Meeting: Bunny Smash — Design to Touch the World'
by Jordan Sievers
As part of the Tokyo Culture Creation Project, this exhibition focuses on how expressions in contemporary art and design can inspire each other and society. It spotlights 21 groups of artists, designers and architects from around the globe, all of whom create works inspired ...
Openings in Tokyo Sep 18, 2013
'Roppongi Crossing 2013: Out of Doubt'
by Jordan Sievers and Jordan C. Sievers
Returning for a fourth time since its first installment in 2004, the “Roppongi Crossing” series of exhibitions aim to provide an extensive overview of the current contemporary Japanese art scene. For 2013, the state of modern Japanese art is explored through works influenced by ...
Openings in Tokyo Sep 18, 2013
'Sengai and the World of Zen'
by Jordan Sievers and Jordan C. Sievers
During his life as a monk, Sengai Gibon (1750-1837) was admired for not only his artistic ability but also his modesty and simplistic way of life. Despite his social status, he chose to don an everyday black robe instead of one of distinguished purple ...
Openings in Tokyo Sep 18, 2013
'Arakawa Africa 4'
by Jordan Sievers and Jordan C. Sievers
Although the Arakawa district of Tokyo and Africa are thousands of kilometers apart, the two locations do, perhaps surprisingly, share some commonalities in their culture and landscape. As part of the Asahi Art Festival, “Arakawa Africa” bridges the gap between the two peoples by ...
Openings in Tokyo Sep 18, 2013
'Light and Illumination'
by Jordan Sievers and Jordan C. Sievers
Light is an integral aspect of all forms of artistic expression, whether it’s portrayed in paintings, captured in ceramic glazes or created as man-made illuminations. This exhibition displays some of the most famous artistic expressions of light by many of the world’s most-respected artists. ...
Openings in Tokyo Sep 11, 2013
'A Toast to the Drinking Glass: In History and Life'
by Jordan Sievers and Jordan C. Sievers
As the title suggests, an everyday object becomes a spectacle of art and history for this exhibition, which explores the evolution of the drinking glass from primitive to modern times. With a focus on historical artworks depicting the usage of various drinking vessels for ...
Openings in Tokyo Sep 11, 2013
'Soul of Meiji: Edward Sylvester Morse, His Day by Day With Kindhearted People'
by Jordan Sievers and Jordan C. Sievers
American zoologist Edward Sylvester Morse was one of the leading figures in the popularization of Japanese ceramic art overseas. While on a science research trip to Japan in 1877, Morse amassed a collection of more than 5,000 pieces of pottery. For his service and ...