Kashima Arts

EVENTS

BISAI SEN / MEGURU: About our biannual events,
the Japanese Art Sales exhibition, BISAI SEN
and the Japanese Art Auction, MEGURU.

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ASSESSMENTS & CONSIGNMENTS

Consultation regarding assessment and purchase: We offer consultations on the buying and selling of calligraphy, paintings, crafts and more.

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ESSAYS

: A series of columns introducing the charm of Japanese art and antiquities from various angles
ART INTERVIEW ／ SEITEI’S BIRDS ／ Yulia's Voyage to Japanese Art

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WORK
OF THE MONTH

Suzuki Kiitsu “Hydrangea and Dragonfly”

Color on silk
109×50㎝ 225×65㎝

Suzuki Kiitsu was a painter active during the late Edo period. He studied under Sakai Hoitsu and inherited the Edo Rinpa style established by his master. Combining elegance with innovation, Kiitsu developed a distinctive artistic vision. The dynamic compositions and modern sense of color found in his work opened new horizons for the Rinpa school.

This painting depicts seasonal flowers, with large hydrangeas as its central motif. Rendered in Kiitsu's characteristic palette, the hydrangeas are vividly blue and refreshingly vibrant. A dragonfly resting on one of the petals evokes the arrival of early summer. The work beautifully embodies the unique aesthetic of the Rinpa school, transforming the simple beauty of nature into a refined decorative art.

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APPRAISAL

Appraisal Consultations

We offer introductions to expert appraisal organization, like the Bakumatsu Iboku Appraisal Committee and the Wakayama Bokusui Appraisal Committee.

PUBLICATIONS

“WATANABE SEITEI”

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INFORMATION

2026.03.13

Latest information on Abe Anjin Exhibition –Oazuke–

https://www.kashima-arts.co.jp/en/exhibitions/
2025.12.12

【Winter Break Announcement】

Kashima Arts will be closed for the winter holidays during the following dates.

◼️December 25 (Thu), 2025 to January 5 (Mon), 2026

All inquiries received during this period will be answered in order of inquiry from Tuesday, January 6.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience.
2025.12.08

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