Imamura Shiko, Gokarei (Bird repelling bell) (detail). Courtesy of Yokohama Museum of Art
Imamura Shiko: a revolutionary innovator (...)
25 Apr — 28 Jun 2026 at the Yokohama Museum of Art in Kanagawa, Japan
The painter Imamura Shiko (1880–1916) was active from the late Meiji era (1868–1912) through the early Taisho era (1912–1926). This is the first large-scale retrospective of his work in 42 years, and the first ever to be held at a public art museum. Shiko studied traditional Yamato-e, a Japanese painting style established during the Heian era (794–1185) and practiced continuously since, and at a young age demonstrated exceptional skill in history painting.
