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

Tanaka Isson “Kannon”

Color on paper, with a box signed and sealed by the artist, exhibited at “Tanaka Isson: Light and Soul” at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
134×60㎝ / 219×77㎝

Tanaka Isson is a painter known for his vivid colors and unique worldview in depicting the nature of Amami Oshima Island. Isson moved to Amami Oshima Island in 1958, when he was about 50 years old. Until then, he was based in the Kanto region and worked on a variety of subjects, including Nanga, bird-and-flower painting, and landscape painting. It is said that he began painting Kannon after he fell seriously ill in his 30s around the time of the end of the war, and this work is thought to have been painted between 1940 and 1945.
In contrast to the rough brushstrokes of the rocks, the Kannon is depicted in a dignified form, giving the impression of a strength that transcends all hardships. This work conveys the solitary beauty of Tanaka Isson, who walked his own path throughout his life and became a brilliant figure in the history of Japanese 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

2024.12.09

Winter Break Announcement

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

◼️December 28 (Sat), 2024 to January 5 (Sun), 2024

All inquiries received during this period will be answered in order of inquiry from Monday, January 6.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience.
2024.07.24

Summer Break Announcement

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

August 10 (Sat) to 18 (Sun), 2024
*Regular business will resume on August 19 (Mon).

All inquiries received during this period will be answered in order of inquiry from Monday, August 19.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience.
2024.02.18

【Important Notice】
We are currently experiencing issues with our MEGURU Auction website.
If you have encountered any error messages, please contact us via email with the following information:

・Lot number
・Title
・Artist
・Bid amount
・Your name
・Your email address

Email：nyusatsu@kashima-arts.co.jp

We apologize for the inconvenience this has caused.