Special exhibition commemorating the 60th anniversary of the museum's opening Domoto Insho, Create a Museum

2026.06.26 11:15

京都府立堂本印象美術館

In 1966, Japanese painter Insho Domoto (1891-1975) opened the Domoto Museum (currently, Kyoto Prefectural Insho-Domoto Museum of Fine Arts), housing and exhibiting his own works, next to his residence. Insho’s aesthetic sense can be find in every detail of its self-designed interior and exterior and that truly makes the museum itself his masterpiece. In 2026, the museum will honorary hold the commemorative exhibition to celebrate the museum’s 60th anniversary of opening by tracing its history.

堂本印象《好転(タピストリー下絵)》昭和42年(1967)京都府立堂本印象美術館蔵

Domoto Insho, “Taking a Favorable Turn”, Preparatory Drawing for Tapestry, 1967, Kyoto Prefectural Insho-Domoto Museum of Fine Arts Collection

堂本印象《堂本美術館ポスター(原画)》昭和41年(1966)京都府立堂本印象美術館蔵

Domoto Insho, Original Poster for the Exhibition in Domoto Museum, 1966, Kyoto Prefectural Insho-Domoto Museum of Fine Arts Collection

《椅子》(デザイン：堂本印象)昭和41年(1966)京都府立堂本印象美術館蔵

Chair (Design: Domoto Insho), 1966, Kyoto Prefectural Insho-Domoto Museum of Fine Arts Collection

堂本印象《感喜》昭和41年(1966)京都府立堂本印象美術館蔵

Domoto Insho, Rejoice, 1966, Kyoto Prefectural Insho-Domoto Museum of Fine Arts Collection

堂本印象《風神》昭和36年(1961)京都府立堂本印象美術館蔵

Domoto Insho, Wind God, 1961, Kyoto Prefectural Insho-Domoto Museum of Fine Arts Collection

■Exhibition Details

・Exhibition Title: Special exhibition commemorating the 60th anniversary of the museum's opening Domoto Insho, Create a Museum

・Dates: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 - Wednesday, September 23, 2026

・Hours: 9:30 - 17:00 (last admission at 16:30)

・Closed: Mondays (Open on July 20 and September 21), July 21

・Admission: Adults 600 yen (480 yen), high school and university students 450 yen (360 yen), seniors 65 and over 300 yen (240 yen) (official identification required)

* Prices in parentheses are for groups of 20 or more.

*Junior high school students and younger and

those with a disability certificate (including one caregiver) are free of charge.

・Organized by: Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto Prefectural Insho-Domoto Museum of Fine Arts (Designated manager: Kyoto Culture Foundation), Kyoto Shimbun

・Grant from: Japan Foundation for Regional Art-Activities

The schedule is subject to change. Please check the museum's website for the latest information before visiting.

［Concurrent Exhibition］ The 7th Kyoto Craft Artist Exhibition

今井眞正《貔貅吽形》