2025/04/04
Keio University
An exhibition will be held to introduce the "Sei'ichiro Takahashi Ukiyo-e Collection," assembled by Sei'ichiro Takahashi, an economist who once served as the acting President of Keio University.
This exhibition, the second to be held as part of the public outreach program for the Takahashi Collection, focuses on two leading ukiyo-e artists of the late Edo period: Kitagawa Utamaro and Toshusai Sharaku. Featuring ukiyo-e by Utamaro, a master of *bijin-ga* (pictures of beautiful women), and Sharaku, renowned for his *yakusha-e* (actor portraits), the exhibition will also introduce related materials from their publisher, Tsutaya Juzaburo, along with works by other artists active during the same period.
Furthermore, this event will feature extremely rare ukiyo-e woodblock prints by Sharaku on loan, creating a space where they can be appreciated alongside the Takahashi Collection. Please enjoy this joint showcase of *bijin-ga* and *yakusha-e*.
Dates: June 3 (Tue) – July 2 (Wed), 2025 [Part 1]
July 7 (Mon) – August 6 (Wed) [Part 2] (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays during both parts)
Special Openings: June 21 (Sat), July 12 (Sat), August 2 (Sat)
Temporary Closures: June 23 (Mon), July 3 (Thu), July 4 (Fri)
Venue: Keio Museum Commons Exhibition Gallery (East Annex, Mita Campus)
Hours: 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
Admission: Free, no reservation required
*Some works will be rotated between Part 1 and Part 2.
For the full press release, please see below.