It has always been common for artists to use children as models for their art, and, whether they are their own kids or not, these portraits are often painted with love and warmth. With about 90 portraits of children by nearly 50 different artists, including Henri Rousseau (1844-1910), Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) and Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), this exhibition recommends a new way of looking at art; not just by enjoying the artists techniques, but trying to feel the emotions of the young models as well. About two-thirds of the paintings are being exhibited in Japan for the first time.; April 19-June 29.
Mori Arts Center Gallery; 52F Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo. Roppongi Stn. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. ¥1,500. 03-5777-8600.www.ntv.co.jp/kodomo
