Yokohama Museum of Art Collection Exhibition "She Who Crosses the Seas" August 1, 2026 (Sat) - February 11, 2027 (Thu, Holiday)

Maria Farrar, "Room Service," 2021, oil on canvas (triptych), 180.0 x 130.0 cm each, on deposit. ©Maria Farrar/ Courtesy Ota Fine Arts

Highlights

Enjoy alongside the special exhibition! Marie Antoinette, the star of the concurrently held special exhibition "Marie Antoinette Style" (until November 23), was a fashion leader born in Vienna who became the Queen of France. In honor of Antoinette, this collection exhibition focuses on women who were active across national borders.

You can also enjoy the "Yuko Mori Recompose" exhibition and the collection exhibition! The collection exhibition is free for elementary school students and younger, and just one coin for adults. It is also linked to the concurrently held "Yuko Mori Recompose" exhibition (free admission / until November 23). The collection exhibition has a long run until February 2027, so please feel free to visit anytime, as many times as you like.

Works on display for the first time Among the works newly acquired in recent years, we have carefully selected and will be exhibiting works that fit the theme for the first time.

"Masterpieces" at your leisure A highlight corner where Yokohama Museum of Art's "masterpieces" are displayed at a relaxed pace. This time, we will also introduce works by female artists in line with the theme. In addition to familiar Dali works, we will also feature René Magritte's "The Museum of the King," which has returned from an exhibition at another museum after a long absence, and works by Surrealist female artist Meret Oppenheim. Yayoi Kusama's work (on deposit), exhibited for the first time, is also a highlight.

Overview

The Yokohama Museum of Art holds approximately 15,000 works from the late 19th century, when Yokohama opened its port, to the present day. In its collection exhibitions, the museum presents the charm of its collection from various angles during each exhibition period.

This collection exhibition features a special corner titled "She Who Crosses the Seas," focusing on women who were active across national borders from the 20th century onwards. This feature opens by looking back at the relationships between three artists, who became the first generation of female painters to engage with foreign cultures, and their families. It is followed by an introduction to works by artists who traveled from Western countries to Asia, including Japan. Their creations convey fresh surprise and perspectives on different climates and cultures. In Japan, after World War II, the country entered a period of high economic growth, and international travel was liberalized in 1964. Against this historical backdrop, many artists studied art abroad, or traveled around the world, using their experiences as inspiration for their creative work. Furthermore, from the latter half of the 20th century onwards, female artists have achieved remarkable success in international exhibitions, such as the Venice Biennale.

This exhibition traces the creative works of women who lived flexibly and powerfully on the world stage. Please pay attention to the vitality embedded in their works, born amidst the waves of globalization.

Exhibition Structure / Major Exhibiting Artists

● Special Feature: She Who Crosses the Seas

1. With Family

Yoshiyanagi Goseida, Yoshimatsu Goseida, Yuko Watanabe, Masako Okamura, Hiroshi Yoshida, Fujio Yoshida, Tonji Yoshida, Hodaka Yoshida, Chizuko Yoshida, Ayami Yoshida

Fujio Yoshida, "Doge's Palace in Venice, Italy," 1906, watercolor on paper, 22.6 x 28.3 cm. Donated by Chizuko Yoshida.

2. Intersecting Gazes

Helen Hyde, Bertha Lum, Emma Bowman, Maria Farrar

Helen Hyde, "Broken Japanese," 1908, woodblock print, 28.8 x 46.4 cm.

3. Their Own Routes

Reika Iwam, Kazuko Enomoto, Tamie Okuyama, Yuki Katsura, Kumiko Kita, Rei Kawakubo, Mana Konishi, Donge Kobayashi, Mo-o Shinoda, Shizu Shimada, Tōko Tatsuno, Tamiko Dan, Miran Fukuda, Hideko Fukushima, and others.

Kazuko Enomoto, "Time of Memory," 1951, oil on canvas, 90.8 x 65.2 cm. Former Makoto Ooka Collection (donated by Meiji University).

Yuki Katsura, "Flying," 1950, oil on canvas, 145.5 x 97.0 cm.

4. The Stage of the Venice Biennale

Kiko Emi, Yayoi Kusama, Atsuko Tanaka, Miyako Ishiuchi, Miwa Yanagi, Tabaimo, Chiharu Shiota

Miwa Yanagi, "Room of the Guide B3," 1997, color development print, acrylic board, 180.0 x 450.0 cm, on deposit. ©Miwa Yanagi

● Highlights

Salvador Dalí, René Magritte, Meret Oppenheim, Pablo Picasso, Yoshitomo Nara, Yayoi Kusama, and others.

René Magritte, "The Museum of the King," 1966, oil on canvas, 130.0 x 89.0 cm.

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Gallery Talk

Curators and educators will introduce the highlights and ways to enjoy the artworks from various perspectives.

Details will be announced on the website as they are decided.

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Exhibition Overview

Exhibition Title

Yokohama Museum of Art Collection Exhibition: She Who Crosses the Seas

Venue

Yokohama Museum of Art (3-4-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa)

Gallery 2, Gallery 3, Foyer

Dates

August 1, 2026 (Sat) - February 11, 2027 (Thu, Holiday)

*However, the museum will be closed from November 24 (Tue) to December 10 (Thu).

Opening Hours

10:00 - 18:00 (Until 20:00 on November 21 & 22) *Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.

Closed

Thursdays (Open on August 13, September 24, November 19, and February 11),

December 29, 2026 (Tue) - January 3, 2027 (Sun)

Admission Fees

General ¥500 (¥400) / University Students ¥300 (¥240) / Junior & Senior High School Students ¥100 (¥80) / Free for Elementary School Students and younger

* ( ) indicates group rates for 20 or more paying visitors. (Advance reservation required [TEL: 045-221-0300], sold only at the museum ticket office). *Free for high school students and younger every Saturday. *Free for individuals with disabilities and one accompanying caregiver. *Until November 23 (Mon, Holiday), with a valid ticket for "Marie Antoinette Style," you can also view the Yokohama Museum of Art Collection Exhibition "She Who Crosses the Seas" on the same day.

*The collection exhibition in the Free Area (Grand Gallery) is free of charge.

Website

https://yokohama.art.museum/exhibition/202608_collection/