Exhibitions

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Escher. Behind the paradox

April 27 - June 30, 2024

Escher (official name Maurits Cornelis Escher(1898-1972)Born in the Netherlands) is a printmaker who is popular with many people around the world, from mathematicians and artists to children, giving surprises and discoveries to those who observe his works. His works are characterized by an elaborate, geometric art style that utilizes human vision and illusion, such as "tessellation (spread all over)" which completely covers a plane in a certain way and "Metamorphose (transformation)" in which one shape gradually transforms into another.
With the full cooperation of the Netherlands' M.C.ESCHER FOUNDATION, this exhibition will introduce approximately 160 works, ranging from Italian landscapes from early in his career to "trompe l'oeil" masterpieces. There will also be a place where you can experience the works of Escher through sets modeled after his works. This is an exhibition where we who live in a digital society can enjoy the charm of Escher, who created a richly imaginative world using the method of printmaking.

Details

Period April 27-June 30,2024
Opening Hours 9:30 AM-6:00 PM [Last admission is 5:30 PM]
Closed Wednesdays [Except May 1]
Admission Adults 1,500yen [*1200yen], University students 1,000yen [*800yen], Advance ticket 1,200yen
  • If used on the same day of admission, visitors can also use their entry tickets for this exhibition to attend the Collection Exhibition.
  • For groups of 20 people or more, admission fees in [* ] are applied.
  • Free admission both to collection exhibitions and special exhibitions for the following visitors.
    1. Children, students [elementary, junior high or high school students, etc.]
    2. Persons escorting children/students for school activities or social activities. [Submission of admission free application is necessary.]
    3. Disabled people with a physical disability certificate.
  • Advance tickets are available from March 4 to April 26, 2024.
Venue 2F exhibition room 2,3,4
Organized by Toyama Prefecture│Escher Exhibition Executive Committee [Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art and Design│THE KITANIPPON SHIMBUN]│Japan Broadcasting Corporation Toyama Station│NHK Enterprises

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Planning Cooperation
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OTANI STEEL CORPORATION Inc.│Shiotani Construction Inc.│Daito Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.│TOA Pharmaceuticals CO.,LTD.│TOYOGASMETER.CO.,LTD│Nitto Medic Co., Ltd.│Maeda Pharmaceutical Co., LTD│LEAD CHEMICAL Co.,Ltd.│Richell Corporation