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The Fun with Collection series of programs introduce theme-related art works chosen from the NMWA's collections. The goal of this series is to assist a broad range of visitors, from children through adults, as they enjoy and become familiar with art works by offering opportunities to appreciate art works from a variety of different viewpoints.
- The Joy of Seeing and Knowing: Religion, Artists, and Conservation
- July-August 2008
Do You Have a Favorite?
The more you like a work, the more you want to know about it, right?
Following the last year’s program, this year’s Fun with Collection program theme is the development of deeper artistic appreciation. Participants in this program will learn to consider art from three vantage points, namely artists, religion and conservation. Christianity is the central religion in western culture. How is religion depicted in art? How have the roles of artists changed over the centuries? What was the artist’s motivations for their artistic creations? What can we do to preserve art works for the generations ahead?
By considering these and other similar questions, you may discover new and exciting aspects of your favorite work of art. Please join us.
A “Collection Galleries' Tours for Groups” [by reservation only]
Participants will explore our museum’s permanent collection galleries with a member of our volunteer staff. Recommended for novice visitors. (The tour requires about 40 min.)
- Dates & Hours: Weekday in July and August, 9:30－17:30.
- Target audience: Groups (between 5-30 participants)
- Fee: Admission fee to the collection exhibition
Religion's Role in the Arts
B “Gallery Talks: On Saints and the Bible”
Focusing on biblical stories and the lives of the saints, the lecturer will introduce visitors the main religious themes found in various art works.
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Dates & Hours: 1) August 5 (Tue.); August 8 (Fri.)
2) August 12 (Tue.); August 15 (Fri.)*Talks are held at 11:00-12:00 and 14:00-15:00 each day
*Content will vary according to the lecturers - Venue: Collection Exhibition galleries
- Target audience: General (up to 15 people)
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Lecturers: 1) Iwaya Mutsuki (Graduate Student, Tokyo University of the Arts )
2) Hakamata Hiroyo (Graduate Student, Tokyo University of the Arts) - Fee: Admission fee to the Collection Exhibition
The Artist's Role in Art
C “Italian Renaissance Painters, their Patrons and Society”
Focusing on Italian Renaissance painters, this lecture will explain the relationship between the artists's patrons and the creation of art works in artist studios.
- Date and hours: August 2 (Sat.) 14:00-15:30
- Venue: Auditorium
- Target audience: General (up to 150 people)
- Lecturer: Koshikawa Michiaki (Associate Professor, Tokyo University of the Arts)
- Fee: free of charge
D “Matisse and Picasso”
Matisse and Picasso were rivals. This lecture will focus on the rivalry between these two great artists.
- Date and hours: August 30 (Sat.) 14:00-15:30
- Venue: Auditorium
- Target audience: General (up to 150 people)
- Lecturer: Seki Naoko (Chief curator of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo)
- Fee: free of charge
Conservation's Role in the Arts
E “Tapestry Conservation”fully booked
How should textiles and tapestries be restored? This lecture and demonstration will introduce various aspects of textile conservation work.
- Date and hours: July 19 (Sat.) 13:30-15:30
- Target audience: Over the age of 13 (up to 20 people)
- Lecturer: Ishii Mie (Restorer)
- Fee: free of charge
F “The NMWA Kids Detective Company on the Trail Par 3: Protect works of art !”*Canceled
There are many secrets for protecting precious works in museums. Let's discover some of these mysteries!
- Date and hours: July 24 (Thu.) 13:30-16:30
- Target audience: 5th and 6th graders of elementary school (Up to 20 pupils)
- Fee: free of charge
G “Tips for Showcasing Watercolors in Fascinating Ways : Learn more about paper”
How can you display your watercolors in more interesting ways? Learn about the nature of paper to find out ways of making your paintings look more attractive.
- Date and hours: August 14 (Thu.) 11:00-16:00
- Target audience: High school students (up to 20 students)
- Lecturer: Sakamoto Masami (Restorer, Lecturer at Tohoku University of Arts and Design)
- Fee: free of charge
H “Paper Conservation”fully booked
Methods of restoring works on paper will be taught through lectures with demonstrations.
- Date and hours: August 16 (Sat.) 13:30-15:30
- Target audience: Over the age of 13 (up to 20 people)
- Lecturer: Sakamoto Masami (Restorer, Lecturer at Tohoku University of Arts and Design)
- Fee: free of charge
How to apply: Applications are on first-come first served basis
- Applying for program A:
- Call us (03-3828-5198) one week in advance of your group's visit to the museum to make reservations.
- Applying for programs B to D:
- Audience participation tickets will be distributed at the museum's Information Desk 30 minutes before each program begins.
- Applying for programs E to H:
- Send a reply-paid postcard to the address below. Include the following information: The relevant program code (E-H), your name, address and phone number. One postcard (application) should be sent per person.
- Address:
"Joy of seeing and knowing" event section, National Museum of Western Art
7-7 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0007
*All programs will be in Japanese only.
