Construction － Architecture and Shape －
Contemporary Japanese Painting Exhibition
On View: June 24 － August 31, 2025
Closed: Monday (Open on July 21, August 11) July 22, August 12
Closed: Monday (Open on July 21, August 11) July 22, August 12
Hours: 10am － 5pm (Last Entry is at 4:30pm)
Organized by Sato Sakura Museum
Supported by Meguro Tourism Association
The Asahi Shinbun Foundation
Location: 1-7-13 Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Supported by Meguro Tourism Association
The Asahi Shinbun Foundation
Location: 1-7-13 Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Artworks
Foreword
We are pleased to announce that Sato Sakura Museum will present Construction: Architecture and Shape, an exhibition of contemporary Japanese paintings.
“Construction” encompasses the art of building with diverse materials such as earth, stone, wood, metal, glass, and concrete to create everything from buildings to bridges and roadways. Throughout history, architects around the world have produced a wide range of structures, from monuments now recognized as World Heritage sites to the buildings that shape our daily lives. Beyond their practical purpose, these structures embody the aesthetic values and cultural spirit of their time, making them captivating subjects for artists across the centuries.
Building on this background, “construction” has also become a term used in the arts when exploring composition and structure. Artists create works that go beyond simply depicting buildings to explore architectural spaces and forms through the distinctive lens that painting provides.
This exhibition features striking contemporary Japanese paintings inspired by architectural structures from Japan and around the world. Visitors will encounter works that celebrate symmetrical forms, explore geometric and rhythmic spatial arrangements, and depict architectural landscapes filled with quiet beauty. We invite you to discover the elegance of architectural structure as expressed through each artist’s unique perspective.
“Construction” encompasses the art of building with diverse materials such as earth, stone, wood, metal, glass, and concrete to create everything from buildings to bridges and roadways. Throughout history, architects around the world have produced a wide range of structures, from monuments now recognized as World Heritage sites to the buildings that shape our daily lives. Beyond their practical purpose, these structures embody the aesthetic values and cultural spirit of their time, making them captivating subjects for artists across the centuries.
Building on this background, “construction” has also become a term used in the arts when exploring composition and structure. Artists create works that go beyond simply depicting buildings to explore architectural spaces and forms through the distinctive lens that painting provides.
This exhibition features striking contemporary Japanese paintings inspired by architectural structures from Japan and around the world. Visitors will encounter works that celebrate symmetrical forms, explore geometric and rhythmic spatial arrangements, and depict architectural landscapes filled with quiet beauty. We invite you to discover the elegance of architectural structure as expressed through each artist’s unique perspective.
Artists:
Akiyoshi Ikeuchi, Terumi Iwanaga, Shin Sato, Yoshiro Shimizu, Yoshihiro Shimoda, Kohei Nagasawa, Isao Namiki, Shun’ei Nishida, Takako Niwa, Reiji Hiramatsu, Masayuki Murai, Rinzo Murata, Kiyokazu Yonetani, Haruto Yoshii
Akiyoshi Ikeuchi, Terumi Iwanaga, Shin Sato, Yoshiro Shimizu, Yoshihiro Shimoda, Kohei Nagasawa, Isao Namiki, Shun’ei Nishida, Takako Niwa, Reiji Hiramatsu, Masayuki Murai, Rinzo Murata, Kiyokazu Yonetani, Haruto Yoshii
Artwork Popularity Vote at the Construction Exhibition
At the Construction Exhibition, we are holding a popularity vote for the artworks inside the museum.
— voting details —
・Voting Period: June 24 – August 31, 2025
・How to Participate: Submit your vote using the form available inside the museum
We look forward to your participation!
— voting details —
・Voting Period: June 24 – August 31, 2025
・How to Participate: Submit your vote using the form available inside the museum
We look forward to your participation!
Concurrent Exhibition '100 Views of Sakura vol.41'
The ‘100 Views of Sakura’ exhibit room introduces selected cherry blossom-themed works from the museum’s collection. Located along the Meguro River banks famed for cherry blossoms, the museum offers visitors select cherry blossom-related works under themed special exhibitions as a spot for cherry blossom viewing in every season.
Artists:
Noriko Okawara, Tsutomu Ishihara, Rakusui Ko, Ryo Date, Chinami Nakajima, Mariko Miyashita
Artists:
Noriko Okawara, Tsutomu Ishihara, Rakusui Ko, Ryo Date, Chinami Nakajima, Mariko Miyashita
Artworks
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