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

Kurihara Gyokuyo, “Beauty”

Color on silk, illustrated in "Kurihara Gyokuyo: The Tragically Short-Lived Female Painter Born in Nagasaki" published by Nagasakibunkensha
131×41㎝ / 224×57㎝

Kurihara Gyokuyo was a Japanese painter born in Nagasaki in 1883. Although she gained recognition for her bijin-ga (portraits of beautiful women), painted with a fresh and vibrant sensibility, she passed away at the young age of 40.
This work depicts a woman dressed in a splendid furisode kimono. Gyokuyo placed great importance on the overall harmony of the composition, particularly in her use of color. The black hair, obi, and geta (footwear) are rhythmically arranged to accentuate the vivid red of the furisode, while the gold-leaf floral patterns and intricate tie-dyeing further enhance its splendor. In contrast, the woman’s face appears strikingly cool and youthful. The falling cherry blossom petals reflect Gyokuyo’s delicate gaze, capturing the fleeting beauty of life, resulting in a truly exquisite piece.

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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

【Important Notice】Warning Regarding Impersonation Accounts

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This fake account bears no affiliation whatsoever with our company.
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