Two Exhibitions Running Simultaneously
◆ [Main Building, 2nd Floor]
“The Hatakeyama Collection Exhibition”: Stories of Tea Ceremony Utensils and Inscriptions
◆ [New Wing, 2nd Floor & Basement Level 1]
《Masaki Yamada Exhibition》 An Invitation to Abstraction and Beauty—The Serene World of Masaki Yamada: Focusing on a Treasured Collection

◇ Stories of Tea Utensils and Inscriptions
These exquisite tea utensils have been carefully preserved and passed down through the ages. Out of respect and affection for these one-of-a-kind objects, tea masters bestowed “names” upon them.
A “name” is an alternative name given to an exceptional tea utensil. These names, inscribed on the utensils themselves or their storage boxes, serve as a bridge connecting the thoughts and aesthetic sensibilities of those who loved these tea utensils to the present day. This exhibition focuses on the theme “Why was this name given?” to unravel the stories hidden within the tea utensils. We hope you will enjoy them alongside the many works that evoke a sense of coolness. We hope this exhibition will serve as an opportunity for you to
appreciate and enjoy tea utensils.
[Main Building · Special Exhibition]
We are presenting the Important Cultural Property *Portrait of Toyotomi Hideyoshi (Attributed to Kano Sanraku, with a Poem by Konoe Nobuyuki)* as a special exhibition.
This work is known as one of the most representative portraits of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. With interest in the Warring States period on the rise thanks to the Taiga drama currently airing, we hope you will take this opportunity to view it.

◇ An Invitation to Abstraction and Beauty—The Serene World of Masateru Yamada: Focusing on a Treasured Collection
~A Vivid Relay Between “Ultimate Abstraction” and “Ultimate Realism”~
As part of our summer series, we will present two exhibitions—Phase I and Phase II—that showcase two contrasting forms of artistic expression. Through the theme “From Abstraction to Realism,” we will showcase the richness of contemporary art expression.
In Phase I, we invite you into the world of abstract painting by Masateru Yamada (1929–2010). Centered on themes such as “grids,” “stripes,” and the “materiality” of paint, this exhibition is designed to allow visitors to intuitively enjoy abstract art—which can often seem difficult to grasp at first glance. By allowing visitors to chronologically retrace the trajectory of his artistic career—from his early still lifes to the vibrant colors of his later years—we aim to create a narrative space where even those unfamiliar with abstract art will naturally be drawn into its charm.
[Biography] Masaaki Yamada
Born in 1929 (Showa 4) at 861 Oaza Togoshi, Ebara-cho, Ebara District, Tokyo Prefecture (present-day Togoshi, Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo). After graduating from the Tokyo Prefectural Technical College in 1950 (Showa 25), he worked at a design firm while studying under Saburo Hasegawa, and began creating paintings in 1953 (Showa 28). From 1958 (Shōwa 33) onward, he distanced himself from the art world at an early stage; although he had previously exhibited at the Free Art Association Exhibition and the Yomiuri Independent Exhibition, he subsequently pursued a solitary artistic career, presenting his work exclusively through solo exhibitions. In Showa 62 (1987), he exhibited at the 19th São Paulo Biennial, gaining international recognition as a leading painter of Japanese contemporary art. In his later years, in Heisei 17 (2005), he held a solo exhibition at the Fuchu City Museum of Art and received the Commissioner-General of the Agency for Cultural Affairs Award. He passed away on July 18, 2010 (Heisei 22), at his home and studio in Kunitachi City. He was 81 years old.

[Exhibition Overview]
Organizer: Ebara Hatakeyama Art Museum
In cooperation with: The Masaki Yamada Society (General Incorporated Association)
Dates: July 4 (Sat) – August 2 (Sun), Reiwa 8
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Last admission at 4:30 p.m.)
Closed: Mondays (except Monday, July 20, which is a national holiday), and July 21

[Admission Fees]
<Online Ticket Prices>
General: 1,300 yen
Students (high school and above): 900 yen

<Same-Day Ticket Prices>
General Admission: 1,500 yen (1,300 yen)
Students (High School and Above): 1,000 yen (900 yen)
*Prices in parentheses apply to groups of 20 or more.
*Free for middle school students and younger (must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)
*Admission is free for individuals with a disability certificate and one caregiver per person.

Event information

Phone

050-5541-8600

Website

https://www.hatakeyama-museum.org/