Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum 100th Anniversary Exhibition: Ways of Reading the World
The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum's 100th-anniversary exhibition, "Ways of Reading the World," opens November 19, 2026. It explores "dialogue with the world" through diverse "ways of reading" presented via works by five artists.
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum Celebrates 100th Anniversary with "Ways of Reading the World"
The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum is commemorating its 100th anniversary with a special exhibition titled "Ways of Reading the World." This exhibition is built upon the museum's mission to be a place for "creativity and coexistence that deepens self-reflection and connection with the world," focusing on the theme of "dialogue with the world."
Through the works of five artists, including sculptures, photographs, texts, and paintings, the exhibition explores diverse "ways of reading." These include "reading with light," "reading with time," "reading with words," "reading from nature," and "imagining with the whole body." The pieces, created in different eras and contexts, aim to offer viewers an experience that unlocks new perspectives and keys to understanding the world.
This significant exhibition invites visitors to engage with art and deepen their self-discovery.
Event Details
- Dates: November 19, 2026 (Thu) - January 11, 2027 (Mon, Holiday)
- Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Galleries A & C
- Hours: 9:30 - 17:30 (Fridays until 20:00)
- Closed: December 7 (Mon), December 21 (Mon) - January 3, 2027 (Sun)
Access
- Short walk from JR Ueno Station, Tokyo Metro Ueno Station, or JR Okachimachi Station.
Organizer
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum (The Tokyo Society of Cultural Property and Historical Heritage)
Date
- Date
- Thu, Nov 19, 2026 - Mon, Jan 11, 2027
- Venue
- 東京都美術館 東京都台東区上野公園8-36 Get Directions on Google Maps
- Category
- Other
