Leonardo da Vinci Drapery Study c.1470-1475 ©Barbara Piasecka Johnson Collection Foundation Leonardo da Vinci e l'idea della Bellezza January 5(Thurs)-March 4(Sun),2012 Leonardo Da Vinci (1452-1519) is appraised as the greatest master in western art history. By introducing the precious dessin that Da Vinci himself left, oil paintings of Mona Lisa Nude by his followers “Leonardeschi” which were influenced by Da Vinci, as well as numerous works that will be introduced for the first time in Japan . The exhibition will trace the genealogy of “Aesthetics” which Leonardo Da Vinci pursued his entire life. Admission fee: Adults 1,300yen(1,100yen) College & High School Students 1,000yen(800yen) Middle & Primary School Students 600yen(400yen) *Prices in the brackets are advanced tickets and discounted prices for groups of 20 people or more. *You can view all the permanent galleries with this ticket. *Advanced tickets will be starting selling as of November 1st at Lawson Ticket (L code: 83144), Seven Ticket (Seven code: 013-676), Ticket Pia (P code: 764-892). *During the exhibition period, tickets are sold at the normal price. KAWABE Mitate Scene of Mt. Ashigarayama 1893 Collection Mix 2 January 5(Thurs)-February 12(Sun),2012 A major characteristic of our museum is pre-modern, modern and c ontemporary artworks are in the collection. We will simultaneously exhibit all art under one theme that are usually exhibited separately on the first and second floors. YOSHIDA Hiroshi Chickens 1929 YOSHIDA Hiroshi Exhibition January 5(Thurs)-February 12(Sun),2012 The woodblock prints of Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950) will be featured. It was the post Taisho era when Yoshida started producing woodblock prints. He had already established his position in the world of Western-style painting then. By his perfected training, he reached the point of creating works that are still overwhelmingly popular today. SUZUKI Atsushi Video Still from “So What? 184 ‘Dogism'” 2006 Artist in Fukuoka in the 21st Century Vol.10 SUZUKI Atsushi Exhibition January 5(Thurs)-March 25(Sun),2012 The 10th exhibition of the series of exhibitions introducing the contemporary artists who are active in Fukuoka with a solo exhibition style will introduce SUZUKI Atsushi. Suzuki started releasing contemporary artworks of installations and performances from 1995, and video artworks from around 2000. In recent years; he has been energetically making photo artworks. The poignant theme of these works which subject matters are based on unpretentious daily objects can be felt; furthermore it is somewhat redolent with a sense of humor. His newest works are scheduled to be released at this exhibition. Tigers and Landscape (portion) 19th Cent., Joseon Dynasty The Paintings of the Joseon Dynasty January 5(Thurs) - February 19(Sun), 2012 The paintings of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) from our neighboring country of Korea will be introduced. Depending on the artists and the usage, the various painting subjects and methods vary, such as painting as a hobby of literary men, Buddhist painting for temples and ceremonies, portraits and folding screen painting as interior decoration. We will exhibit approximately 20 works from the Fukuoka City Museum and the Fukuoka Art Museum collections. (The content of the previously scheduled exhibition, “The Art of Busan-The Artists of the Joseon Dynasty and Their Art Activities” has been changed to the above mentioned exhibit.) Tea bowl known as "Sawarabi" Mino ware, Kuro-oribe type. 16th century The Masterpieces of the New Year January 5(Thurs)-February 5(Sun),2012 The New Year is the beginning of spring filled with expectation that spring will soon arrive even though outside is still cold. With the work, “Lin Hejing, the famous Chinese poet” uses plum blossoms as subject matter because they bloom sensing the arrival of early spring. A Tea bowl, known as “Sawarabi” Mino ware , Kuro-oribe type, natural vitality can be felt. Please sense the signs of spring!