Ekin: A Genius Painter from Tosa at the End of the Edo Period

9/10(Wed) - 11/3(Mon, holiday), 10:00–18:00 (Last admission 17:30)
*Open until 21:00 on 9/26(Fri) and 27 (Sat) (Last admission 20:30)
*Open until 20:00 on Friday and 11/1(Sat) and 2 (Sun) (Last admission 19:30)
*Closed on Tuesdays (Open on 9/23, 10/28)

Suntory Museum of Art, Exhibition Space

Adults ¥1,800
University Students ¥1,200
High School Students ¥1,000
Free for junior high school students and younger

The Tosa painter Kinzō (1812–1876), who left behind many folding screens depicting scenes from kabuki plays during the late Edo and Meiji periods, was affectionately known as “Ekin-san” in his hometown of Kōchi. Ekin’s folding screens are still displayed at shrines and other locations throughout Kōchi during summer festivals, and when illuminated by candlelight in the darkness, they leave a vivid impression on viewers. This exhibition marks the first large-scale retrospective of Ekin’s work at any Tokyo museum. Enjoy the works of Ekin, whose style stands out among his contemporaries.