Ephemeral Beauty: The Spirit of Japanese Art Across Time
Art reflects its time, offering insight into historical and cultural transformation while embodying the unique identity of its region.
In Japan, a deep connection with nature has shaped artistic expression, embracing wa—the harmony of contrasts—and mono no aware, the awareness of impermanence. This sensibility is reflected in fleeting rain, withered landscapes, the north wind, a solitary heron, and falling snow. Artists capture these motifs with delicate ink washes and subtle gradations.
At TEFAF 2025, Shibunkaku will showcase works from early modern to contemporary artists, exploring the enduring theme of nature’s impermanence.
The presentation will feature works by the extraordinary genius Itō Jakuchū (1716–1800) and pioneering modern painters such as Foujita Tsuguharu (1886–1968), and Hayami Gyoshū (1894–1935) from the prewar period. Additionally, postwar artists such as Yamaguchi Takeo (1902–1983), Saitō Yoshishige (1904–2001), Inoue Yūichi (1916–1985), Shimomura Ryōnosuke (1923–1998), Kayama Matazō (1927–2004), Miyawaki Aiko (1929–2014), Matsutani Takesada (b. 1937), and Chung Sanghwa (b. 1932) will be presented, recognizing their influential contributions to the Japanese art scene.
We look forward to welcoming you to Shibunkaku at TEFAF Maastricht 2025.
TEFAF Maastricht 2025
March 15-20, 2025
MECC Maastricht ＜Google Maps＞
Stand 191
