Andrew Wyeth Exhibition Opens Today at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum for its 100th Anniversary; Actress Michiko Kichise Visits
The 'Andrew Wyeth Exhibition,' celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, opened on April 28, 2026. Actress Michiko Kichise, who serves as the audio guide narrator, visited the venue to share the profound appeal and spiritual depth of Wyeth's work.
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The 'Andrew Wyeth Exhibition' officially opens today, April 28 (Tue), at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum and will run until July 5 (Sun). Prior to the public opening, an opening ceremony and preview were held for stakeholders, featuring actress Michiko Kichise.
Kichise, who serves as the narrator for the exhibition's audio guide, shared her impressions after viewing the exhibition ahead of time: 'When I first encountered the work "Christina Olson," it gave me a somewhat lonely impression. However, as I learned about the background of the work, my perspective changed, and I became increasingly drawn in. Wyeth has many works that appear quiet at first glance, but by knowing the stories behind them, a very deep and comfortable world reveals itself. The expressions of "boundaries" such as windows and doors, as well as light and shadow, were very impressive. While looking at the works at the venue, I was drawn into the power they possess and thought, "I want to stay here forever." Furthermore, listening to the audio guide while viewing expanded my imagination to include the sound of the wind and the atmosphere, making me feel as if I could sense the "sound" and "temperature" within the paintings. I hope you will first view the works with your own senses and then view them again with the audio guide to enjoy them twice. Please experience it at the venue.'
The works of Andrew Wyeth, a leading figure in 20th-century American figurative painting, often depict motifs indicating certain types of boundaries, such as windows and doors. While boundaries have been a long-standing theme in Western art history, for Wyeth, they function as a connection to or a border with a more private world. This exhibition focuses on these expressions of boundaries. Please come and see Wyeth's depiction of the spiritual world at the venue.
★Special TV Program Information★
'Michiko Kichise x Genius Painter Wyeth: Why Do Those Paintings Linger in the Heart?'
Broadcast date: May 23, 2026 (Sat), 26:45-27:15 (Fuji TV, Kanto local).
Cast: Michiko Kichise, Takushi Izawa, Yasuyuki Takagi (Curator, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum).
'Premiere no Soukutsu'
Broadcast dates: May 17 & May 24, 2026 (Sun), 26:25-26:50 (Fuji TV, Kanto local).
[Exhibition Overview]
Exhibition Name: Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum 100th Anniversary: Andrew Wyeth Exhibition
Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
Period: April 28 (Tue) – July 5 (Sun), 2026
Hours: 9:30–17:30 (Until 20:00 on Fridays)
Closed: Mondays
Admission: General 2,300 yen / University students 1,300 yen / Seniors (65+) 1,600 yen. Free for those 18 and under.
Kichise, who serves as the narrator for the exhibition's audio guide, shared her impressions after viewing the exhibition ahead of time: 'When I first encountered the work "Christina Olson," it gave me a somewhat lonely impression. However, as I learned about the background of the work, my perspective changed, and I became increasingly drawn in. Wyeth has many works that appear quiet at first glance, but by knowing the stories behind them, a very deep and comfortable world reveals itself. The expressions of "boundaries" such as windows and doors, as well as light and shadow, were very impressive. While looking at the works at the venue, I was drawn into the power they possess and thought, "I want to stay here forever." Furthermore, listening to the audio guide while viewing expanded my imagination to include the sound of the wind and the atmosphere, making me feel as if I could sense the "sound" and "temperature" within the paintings. I hope you will first view the works with your own senses and then view them again with the audio guide to enjoy them twice. Please experience it at the venue.'
The works of Andrew Wyeth, a leading figure in 20th-century American figurative painting, often depict motifs indicating certain types of boundaries, such as windows and doors. While boundaries have been a long-standing theme in Western art history, for Wyeth, they function as a connection to or a border with a more private world. This exhibition focuses on these expressions of boundaries. Please come and see Wyeth's depiction of the spiritual world at the venue.
★Special TV Program Information★
'Michiko Kichise x Genius Painter Wyeth: Why Do Those Paintings Linger in the Heart?'
Broadcast date: May 23, 2026 (Sat), 26:45-27:15 (Fuji TV, Kanto local).
Cast: Michiko Kichise, Takushi Izawa, Yasuyuki Takagi (Curator, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum).
'Premiere no Soukutsu'
Broadcast dates: May 17 & May 24, 2026 (Sun), 26:25-26:50 (Fuji TV, Kanto local).
[Exhibition Overview]
Exhibition Name: Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum 100th Anniversary: Andrew Wyeth Exhibition
Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
Period: April 28 (Tue) – July 5 (Sun), 2026
Hours: 9:30–17:30 (Until 20:00 on Fridays)
Closed: Mondays
Admission: General 2,300 yen / University students 1,300 yen / Seniors (65+) 1,600 yen. Free for those 18 and under.