“Ieji (Homeward Journey)” by Abe Hiraomi

　Journey is not just moving the physical distance, but it is also an inner approach to discover “Something” within one’s own-self. This time, titled “Journey of the Wind” (period: Apr.12 ~ Jun.26, 2021), the artworks of the artists who went on a journey tempted by the wind are displayed. What are the inner voices of the artists who discovered themselves through the journey—. All of the artworks of Abe Hiraomi in possession and the number of works of the leading artists of the Collection such as Toshima Yasumasa, Hirano Ryo will be displayed.

　And this time, celebrating the centenary of Abe Hiraomi’s birth, both at Naogata Tanio Art Museum and Tagawa-shi Art Museum “Celebrating the Centenary of Birth of Abe Hiraomi Exhibition” will be held. At Naogata Yao Art Museum (period: Apr.01 ~ May 30), under the subtitle of “Not Known Memories,” Abe Hiraomi’s artworks as well as not opened to the public materials and novel works will be displayed. It will be a display to find multiple aspects of the artist.

At Tagawa-shi Art Museum (period: Apr. 8 ~ May 9, 2021) taking the full advantage of the large display space, under the subtitle of “Depicted Works rooted in Homeland,” many of the large size oil paintings and representative works will be displayed. It is possible to follow the life-time of the artist inclusively.

　Toshima Yasumasa Memorial Gallery supports this collaboration of both Art Museums. During the same period, celebrating the centennial of Abe Hiraomi’s birth, Abe Hiraomi’s artworks will be displayed at Display Floor of Shigyo Sosyu Collection at Kouji-machi, Tokyo.

Abe Hiraomi

Abe Hiraomi（1920-2006）

Born in Nogata-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture, Kyushu. Graduated from Tokyo Bijyutsu Gakko, Oil Painting Department. While attending school, he contracted tuberculosis and exempted from military service. After the War, he started to teach art classes in his hometown Nogata. Exhibited his artworks at Jiyuu Bijyutsuka Kyokai, Syunyo-kai. And at Kodo Bijyutsu Exhibition, received the award for best new artist in his first entry, and received number of awards from Kodo Bijyutsu Kai thereafter. Toured around the Middle East, Europe, South America, and held solo-exhibition at Sâo Paulo, Brazil and Tokyo Nihonbashi Gallery. His artworks are collected by Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art and The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo. “Ieji (Homeward Journey),” “Bokujin (Herdsman)” and “Sekireki (Stone History)” and others. General Incorporated Foundation Abe Art Foundation

※ARTIS No.10 featuring above theme “Journey of the Wind” will be published on Apr.01. We would like to have you read it also.

※Exhibition period, closed days, open schedule and entry fee vary accordingly to the respective Museum. We hope to have you refer to the respective official site before visiting.

 
Display period: Apr.12 (Mon), 2021 ~ Jun.26 (Sat), 2021
Shigyo Sosyu Collection / Toshima Yasumas Memorial Gallery
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