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Tatsuoki Nambata
Nambata Tatsuoki (1905–1997) began his career as an artist before WWII, and in the post-war period he left a significant mark as a pioneer of abstract painting in Japan. As a young man interested in poetry and philosophy at the end of the Taisho period, Nambata met Takamura Kotaro, who mentored and inspired him to become a painter. Nambata began his career by depicting familiar landscapes and a wistful yearning for days of yore. After the war, he shifted to creating abstract works, and although he digested new ideas that came from abroad, he was not swept up by these trends. He found his own way, independent of any particular movement. His work is highly regarded as a milestone of abstract painting in Japan.
Terada Kotaro —donor of the Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery's collection— begin collecting in earnest after his encounter with the works of the standout painter Nambata Tatsuoki, and that encounter also led to Terada conceiving the “Oriental Abstraction” theme that became one of the guiding concepts of his collection. It goes without saying that Nambata figures most prominently in the museum’s Terada Collection.
Marking the 120th anniversary of Nambata's birth, this exhibition presents the full works of Nambata's entire artistic career for the first time in a quarter of a century, examining it from a contemporary perspective. It will incorporate works from not only the museum's collection, but also works from museum collections in Japan and from private collections.
Terada Kotaro —donor of the Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery's collection— begin collecting in earnest after his encounter with the works of the standout painter Nambata Tatsuoki, and that encounter also led to Terada conceiving the “Oriental Abstraction” theme that became one of the guiding concepts of his collection. It goes without saying that Nambata figures most prominently in the museum’s Terada Collection.
Marking the 120th anniversary of Nambata's birth, this exhibition presents the full works of Nambata's entire artistic career for the first time in a quarter of a century, examining it from a contemporary perspective. It will incorporate works from not only the museum's collection, but also works from museum collections in Japan and from private collections.
Schedule | Jul 11 (Fri) 2025-Oct 2 (Thu) 2025 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥1600, University and High School Students ¥1000, Junior High School Students and Under free. | ||||
| MuPon | ¥200 off Up to 2 people For adults, students. No other discounts.  Download the TAB app to get a discount on entry to this event. ※Paid subscriber only | ||||
| Website | https://www.operacity.jp/ag/exh288/index_e.php | ||||
| Venue | Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery http://www.operacity.jp/en/ag/ | ||||
| Location | 3-20-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-1403 | ||||
| Access | 3 minute walk from the East exit of Hatsudai Station on the Keio New line, 11 minute walk from Sangubashi Station on the Odakyu Odawara line, 12 minute walk from exit A2 at Nishi-shinjuku-gochome Station on the Toei Oedo line. | ||||
| Phone | 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial) | ||||
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