Two Exhibitions Running Simultaneously
◆ [Main Building, 2nd Floor]
《The Hatakeyama Collection Exhibition》: Stories of Tea Utensils and Inscriptions
◆ [New Wing, 2nd Floor and Basement Level 1]
《Kaoru Ueda Exhibition》: One-Year Memorial—Kaoru Ueda’s Superrealism: Jam, Ice Cream, and Raw Eggs

◇ Stories of Tea Utensils and Their Inscriptions
These exquisite tea utensils have been carefully preserved and passed down through the ages. Tea masters bestowed “inscriptions” upon them, imbuing them with respect and affection for these one-of-a-kind pieces. An “inscription” 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 cherished 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’ll enjoy these pieces, along with works that evoke a sense of coolness and those that offer a glimpse of autumn. We hope this exhibition will serve as an opportunity for you to appreciate and enjoy tea utensils.
[Main Building · Special Exhibition]
We are holding a special exhibition of the Important Cultural Property, *Portrait of Toyotomi Hideyoshi (Attributed to Kano Sanraku, with a Preface by Konoe Nobuyuki)*. This work is known as one of the most representative portraits of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. With interest in the Warring States period on the rise due to the Taiga drama currently airing, we hope you’ll take this opportunity to view it.

◇ One-Year Memorial: Kaoru Ueda’s Superrealism—Jam, Ice Cream, and Raw Eggs
~A Vivid Relay Between “Ultimate Abstraction” and “Ultimate Realism”~
As part of our summer series, we will hold two phases of an exhibition presenting two diametrically opposed forms of expression. Through the theme “From Abstraction to Realism,” we will showcase the richness of contemporary art.
In Phase II, we will hold an exhibition commemorating the first anniversary of the passing of Kaoru Ueda, a leading contemporary Japanese Western-style painter. Kaoru Ueda projected photographs onto canvas to meticulously depict fleeting moments—such as the instant a raw egg falls or ice cream scooped with a spoon—that the naked eye cannot fully capture. This style of expression later came to be known as “Superrealism,” and Kaoru Ueda became recognized as one of its leading artists. The vibrant colors that seem to spill from the canvas evoke a sense of wonder and elation, leading viewers to feel that the images are “more beautiful than the real thing.”
This exhibition features over 60 works, ranging from his early pieces and masterpieces to his later years, when he broke away from realism to pioneer new artistic horizons. We are also pleased to present, for the first time, the warm quilts created by his wife, Yoko, who supported him throughout his life.
We hope you will enjoy the space in the new wing—designed by Hiroshi Sugimoto—where his masterful craftsmanship and life’s journey resonate together. Please visit the tranquil forest of Shirokanedai to experience a “once-in-a-lifetime moment” that resonates with the spirit of the tea ceremony practiced in the main building.

[Biography] Kaoru Ueda
Born in 1928 (Shōwa 3) in Yoyogi, Tokyo Prefecture. Inspired by his encounter with art historian Soichi Tominaga, he aspired to become a painter and enrolled in the Oil Painting Department of the Tokyo University of the Arts. He graduated from the university in 1954 (Showa 29). In 1958 (Showa 33), he held his first solo exhibition at the Minami Gallery. Meanwhile, in 1956 (Showa 31), he won the International Grand Prize at the MGM International Poster Competition and was also active as a graphic designer. He then devoted himself to work in the field of design for about 10 years. Around 1968, he resumed painting. Using a technique that involved projecting photographs onto canvas, he created masterpieces such as *Raw Egg* and attracted significant attention. This new form of realistic expression was highly acclaimed for its resonance with the Superrealism movement of the same period. He served as a professor at Ibaraki University and Yamano College of Beauty and Arts. He passed away on September 26, Reiwa 7. He was 96 years old.

[Exhibition Overview]
Organizer: Ebara Hatakeyama Art Museum
In cooperation with: Nagoya Gallery
Dates: Friday, August 28, Reiwa 8 – Sunday, September 27, Reiwa 8
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Last admission at 4:30 p.m.)
Closed: Mondays (except Monday, September 21, which is a national holiday), and September 24

[Admission Fees]
<Online Ticket Prices>
General Admission: 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)
* Figures in parentheses indicate group rates for 20 or more people
* 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

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