About the Exhibition

Paying attention to doll making as artistic expression, the Crafts Gallery has tried to build a collection that provides an overview on the history of modern Japanese dolls. Highlighting Hirata Goyo, Noguchi Mitsuhiko, Hori Ryujo and other important artists at the dawn of artistic doll making, this exhibition presents about 80 pieces to illustrate the development of dolls to the present day.

Catalogue

“MASTERPIECES – DOLLS” is a collection of 42 doll artworks housed at the crafts gallery, each piece representing a specific era. The collection is presented with additional commentary from curators, variety of colored plates and explanation of terminology in an effort to introduce the lure of the doll artwork in a comprehensible manner. Please take this opportunity and enjoy the masterpieces of the past, along with the exhibit.

Events & Education

Curator’s Talk

Date

Sunday, December 12
Sunday, February 6, 2011

Time

14:00-15:00

Free with Museum admission
*Offered in Japanese only

Touch and Talk: Tour with our volunteer staff members

Date

Every Wednesday, Saturday

Time

14:00-15:00

Free with Museum admission
*Offered in Japanese only

Hours & Admissions

Location

National Crafts Museum

Date

2010.12.3(Fri)-2011.2.20(Sun)

Time

10:00-17:00
*Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.

Closed

Mondays (except January 10, 2011), December 27, 2010 – January 1, 2011 and January 11, 2011

Admission

Adult ¥200(100)
Student(college/university) ¥70(40)
*(Group of 20 persons or more)
*All prices include tax.
*Ticket valid for admission to this exhibition and “Works of Living national Treasures and Great Masters”.

Free for high school students, under 18, seniors(65 and over), Campus Members, MOMAT passport holder.
Persons with disability and one person accompanying them are admitted free of charge.

Free Admission Days

December 5, January 2, 2011 and February 6, 2011

Organizer

The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo