The upcoming exhibition at the Pola Museum of Art in Hakone showcases the influence of Van Gogh on Japanese art, a narrative often overlooked. Opening on May 31 and running until November 30, it features three Van Gogh oil paintings from the museum's collection, which are from his renowned French period. Notably, the exhibition aims to delve into Van Gogh's emotional impact, as depicted by Japanese artists, especially since 1910 through the Shirakaba group, revealing a complex interplay of admiration and artistic homage.
The Pola exhibition explores Van Gogh's profound influence on Japanese artists, highlighting emotional intensity and agony as central themes in his reception in Japan.
Since 1910, Van Gogh's work resonated deeply with Japanese avant-garde artists, particularly influenced by the Shirakaba group and its members such as Kishida Ryusei.
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