Art? Scandal? A profusion of nude art!
A world of art to visit, see and feel
File.1 Yokohama Museum of Art "Nude Exhibition"
I think that nudity is inseparable from the art world, whether it be painting, sculpture, or photography. After all, Greek sculpture, which can be said to be the origin of art, is one of the masterpieces of beautiful naked men. On the other hand, controversy over the "degree of exposure" has always been the same, regardless of the era, whether in the East or the West.
That's why my curiosity was piqued by the straightforward title "Nude Exhibition," and I decided to visit the Yokohama Museum of Art.
The exhibition traces the evolution of nudity through time and theme.
This is Rodin's "The Kiss," the only piece that can be photographed.
You can view it from any angle in 360 degrees, and it's up to you how you frame it. Everyone searches for their own favorite angle and takes multiple pictures. This scene itself is like a work of art.
*Shooting may be canceled depending on the congestion situation (Editor's note)
Someone once said, "Warm, soft flesh carved from cold, hard marble." And that's exactly right. You'll want to touch the smooth skin, but of course, you're not allowed to touch the exhibits!
The exhibition clearly shows how, while nudes were previously only permitted in historical paintings depicting subjects from classical literature, mythology, and the Bible, they began to be depicted with more realistic themes over time.
However, as Cubism, Abstract Expressionism, and Surrealism began to emerge in the 20th century, a simple question began to cross my mind: "Is this sexy?" To the untrained eye, it's hard to tell which parts are actually naked women.
The human body doesn't change that much over 100 or 200 years, but an artist's perspective is amazing. Before I could say "I get it" or "I don't get it," I was knocked down by the painters' overly free expressions.
After touring the venue and returning to the entrance hall, there is a spot where you can take a commemorative photo with Leighton's "Psyche's Bathing." Veils are prepared nearby, so you can take the same pose as the model and upload the photo to Instagram!
The museum shop is stocked with British-style exhibition-exclusive goods such as tea and sweets, in reference to the "Nudes" exhibition, which is based on the Tate Museum's collection.
We recommend the original mint candy from the "Nude Exhibition." If you're wondering "why?", take a hint: the package contains Rodin's "The Kiss." The answer is in the exhibition hall.
Another fun thing about the Yokohama Museum of Art is the exhibition-only menu available at the cafe on the first floor. I was also attracted to the "roast beef sandwich," a traditional British dish, but this time I decided to have afternoon tea and ordered "milk tea." I was happy to see that it came with a piece of shortbread with a gentle sweetness.
By the way, the special blend of tea that goes well with milk and the mugs can be purchased at the special shop at the exhibition.
NUDE - From the Tate Collection, UK
Period: Until Sunday, June 24, 2018
Venue: Yokohama Museum of Art
Closed: Thursdays
Opening hours: 10:00-18:00 *Open until 20:30 on June 8th (Fri)
(Last admission 30 minutes before closing)
