Japanese Contemplations
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Presentation of original Japanese prints from the Collection Georges Leskowicz. Featuring UTAMARO, CHOKI, EISHI, SHUCHO, HOKUSAI, TOYOKUNI and HIROSHIGE, along with the work of artist Makiko FURUICHI.
The Edo period (1603-1868) was a significant era in Japan's history, marked by a time of peace and economic prosperity influencing the artistic field. It was during this era that Japanese prints experienced significant growth.
Through these prints, some renowned ukiyo-e painters (an art movement from the Edo period) distinguished themselves in depicting women, embodying for some, elegance, education, and a contemporary ideal of beauty. They portrayed them in scenes of everyday life, leisure, learning arts, or in contemplative postures.
True testimonies of a codified society, these prints reflect both the fashion and societal modernity of this era. While they inspired the Impressionists in the 19th century, their influence still shines in today's art. Hence, the work of contemporary Japanese artist Makiko Furuichi attests to this heritage.
With poetry, she multiplies delicate silhouettes, subtly recalling the feminine representations of the great ukiyo-e masters. Makiko's textile installations, accompanied by watercolors, however, contrast with the sophisticated motifs of traditional kimonos.
This exhibition celebrates Japanese art by not only describing reality but also evoking the contemplation of a subtle and refined beauty.
Where does it take place?
Country Tourism Thionvillois
1 Place André Malraux Thionville 57100 FRANCE
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