The Saitama Prefectural Museum of Modern Art will hold the special exhibition 'The All of Quiet Beauty: Komura Settai' and related events as follows.

After 17 years, a solo exhibition introducing the artist Komura Settai (1887-1940) from Kawagoe with approximately 700 works and materials will be held. The exhibition will present the world of his works, including book designs and Japanese paintings, born through various exchanges, in two periods. Many rare works will also be displayed.

1. Exhibition Information (1) Exhibition Name: The All of Quiet Beauty: Komura Settai (2) Period: Saturday, July 11, 2026 to Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (holiday) *First half: July 11 - August 16; Second half: August 18 - September 23 (3) Closed: Mondays (open on July 20 and September 21) (4) Hours: 10:00 - 17:30 (entry until 17:00) (5) Admission: Adults 1,400 yen (1,120 yen), University/High school students 1,120 yen (900 yen). *() indicates group rate for 20+. Junior high school and younger, and persons with disability (including one attendant) free. Ticket also allows viewing of MOMAS Collection. Repeat visitor discount available. (6) Organizers: Saitama Prefectural Museum of Modern Art, Mainichi Newspapers (7) Sponsor: DNP Dai Nippon Printing (8) Special Cooperation: Kawagoe City Art Museum (9) Cooperation: JR East Omiya Branch, FM NACK5 (10) Grant: Arts and Culture Promotion Fund

2. Related Events (1) Lectures: Each 15:00-16:30, 2F Lecture Hall, capacity 80, free. A. 'Komura Settai as an Illustrator' August 16 (Sun) Lecturer: Koji Sanada B. 'Joy in the Palm: Settai's Book Designs' August 30 (Sun) Lecturer: Masaki Hirata C. 'Products of Travel: Kyoka, Settai, Senshokan' September 5 (Sat) Lecturer: Tamahi Anagura D. 'The Charm of Stage Art for Kabuki' September 20 (Sun) Lecturer: Tetsuya Okazaki (2) Curator Lectures: August 22 (Sat), August 29 (Sat) each 15:00-16:30, 2F Lecture Hall, capacity 80, free. (3) Gallery Talks by Curators: July 12 (Sun), July 26 (Sun), August 23 (Sun), September 6 (Sun) each 15:00-16:00, 2F Special Exhibition Room, admission required. (4) Film Screening: August 9 (Sun), 2F Lecture Hall, capacity 50, free. (5) Museum College 2026 'The World of Komura Settai': Public lectures co-hosted with Saitama University. Each 15:00-16:30, 2F Lecture Hall, capacity 80, free.

3. Venue and Access Saitama Prefectural Museum of Modern Art (9-30-1 Tokiwa, Urawa-ku, Saitama City), 3 min walk from Kita-Urawa Station (JR Keihin-Tohoku Line).

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  • Source: PR TIMES
  • Category: Event
  • Organizations: FM NACK5