BISAI SEN 05

Kashima Arts is proud to announce that the 5^th edition of the Japanese Art Sales Exhibition BISAI SEN will commence October 15 (Sat) and will continue on view through October 30 (Sun), 2022. Featuring works by Maruyama Okyo, Katsushika Hokusai, Yokoyama Taikan and many other highly acclaimed artists, an exclusive selection of approximately 40 works will be available at the gallery for viewing and purchase. All works will be published in the BISAI SEN catalog, so those unable to visit can enjoy and purchase the listed works anywhere. We welcome all visitors to come and enjoy the autumn season at our gallery.

1. A Chance to View Art Without Glass Casing

During the exhibition, all works will be exhibited at the gallery without glass casing. The works we introduce in BISAI SEN are all gems of museum quality, often added to the exhibitions and collections of museums in Japan and overseas. An opportunity to view the subtle textures and details of the masters of Japanese art up close, visitors are offered a chance to experience art at its fullest.

2.   The Original and Exclusively Designed BISAI SEN Catalog

We publish an original catalog tailored towards each exhibition, so that all art lovers can enjoy BISAI SEN. In addition to color photographs of the works, there are also plenty of pages containing columns and interviews that delve deep into the charm of Japanese art.

In “Art Interview” where special guests are invited to share their stories, we welcome Professor Akimoto Yuji, the first director of the Chichu Art Museum in Naoshima, to talk about the fascination of art that changes with the times, from ancient art to contemporary art. In “Suki Gatari” (lit. Insights from Connoisseur), calligraphy specialist Mr. Takahashi Toshiro comments on the highlights of the letters written by Sengoku warlords such as Uesugi Kenshin. Finally, in “Bijutsu Wo Sasaeru Hitobito” (lit. People Who Support Japanese Art), we welcome Mr. Fujita Noboru, a major collector of Kawanabe Kyosai, to talk about the allure of Kyosai.

In addition, if it is your first time subscribing to our catalog, we will deliver the first two copies free of charge*. Please feel free to apply by e-mail or telephone.

*Only for new members.

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3.  A Key Selection of Major Works

As with every BISAI SEN, each work is selected via a strict assessment of its condition, quality and value.

Among the approximately 40 works to be exhibited this time, there is a lineup of highlighted works such as Maruyama Okyo’s Bamboo and Tiger, Kano Kazunobu’s Flowering Plants of the Four Seasons and Birds, and Yokoyama Taikan’s Mt. Fuji masterpiece Autumn Colors, and Sengoku warlord Uesugi Kenshin’s Inbanjo (Seal Warrant).