Andrew Wyeth Exhibition: Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum's 100th Anniversary
The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum celebrates its 100th anniversary with an Andrew Wyeth exhibition starting April 28, 2026. The exhibition explores Wyeth's profound world by focusing on the theme of "boundaries" in his art.
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, a highly anticipated retrospective of Andrew Wyeth (1917-2009), a master of 20th-century American figurative painting, will be held. Wyeth, distancing himself from movements like Abstract Expressionism, dedicated himself to painting the people and landscapes close to him.
His works transcend mere realism, reflecting his inner spiritual world. This exhibition focuses on the motif of "boundaries" frequently depicted in Wyeth's art. Elements like windows and doors served as connections or thresholds to his private world. This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to experience the profound world Wyeth created through this unique perspective.
Event Details
Dates: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 - Sunday, July 5, 2026
Closed: Mondays, Thursday, May 7
Open on Monday, May 4 (Holiday) and Monday, June 29
Hours: 9:30 - 17:30 (Fridays until 20:00)
(Last admission 30 minutes before closing)
Access Information
Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum (Ueno Park, Tokyo)
Inquiries: 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial)
For the latest information, please visit the official exhibition website.