Exhibition Schedule 2026–2027

A Retrospective Commemorating the 110th Anniversary of the Artist’s Death
Imamura Shiko: A Revolutionary Innovator of Nihonga

April 25 – June 28, 2026

The painter Imamura Shiko (1880–1916) was active from the late Meiji era (1868–1912) through the early Taisho era (1912–1926). This is the first large-scale retrospective of his work in 42 years, and the first ever to be held at a public art museum. Shiko studied traditional Yamato-e, a Japanese painting style established during the Heian era (794–1185) and practiced continuously since, and at a young age demonstrated exceptional skill in history painting. He later set his sights on innovation in Nihonga (modern Japanese-style painting). Drawing inspiration from 17th-century Rimpa painters, particularly Tawaraya Sotatsu’s free and fluid style, he also incorporated elements from Nanga (a style of Japanese landscape painting established in the mid-18th century and influenced by works from China’s Jiangnan region) and Western Impressionism, developing a distinctive approach to landscape painting. His deliberate and determined brushwork, bold compositions, and vivid colors are exemplified in works such as “Scenes from the Tropics” and “Eight Views of Omi Province” (National Important Cultural Properties). This exhibition follows Imamura’s dynamic creative path over the course of his brief 35 years, presenting approximately 180 works.

Organized by Yokohama Museum of Art, The Mainichi Newspapers, TBS GLOWDIA, INC., Kanagawa Shimbun, Television Kanagawa Inc.

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A Homecoming Exhibition from Japan Pavilion of the 60th Venice Biennale
Yuko Mohri: Recompose

July 24 – November 23, 2026

Yuko Mohri (b. 1980, Kanagawa) has made remarkable strides on the global art stage. Her solo exhibition “Compose,” which was presented in the Japan Pavilion at the 2024 Venice Biennale, generated a great deal of buzz will make a triumphant homecoming to Yokohama.

A series of installation works that employ everyday items, organic materials, and other devices to create irregular movement, light, and sound. Don’t miss this special opportunity to experience Mohri’s “recomposition” of the Venice exhibition.

Organized by Yokohama Museum of Art, Melco Group Inc.

Marie Antoinette Style

August 1 – November 23, 2026

Marie Antoinette (1755-1793) is known as the most fashionable queen in history.

A style icon of her own time, the queen’s attire and interiors have exerted a lasting influence on fashion, design, film, and other fields from the eighteenth century to the present day. Through dresses, jewelry, and furniture of the Marie Antoinette era, the exhibition examines the queen’s wide-ranging stylistic innovations while considering the life of this complex figure. It also explores the timeless appeal of Marie Antoinette’s style, and how and why it continues to be a constant source of inspiration for contemporary creators.

This exhibition is part of an international touring exhibition curated by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and will be shown exclusively in Japan at the Yokohama Museum of Art.

Organized by Yokohama Museum of Art, Victoria and Albert Museum, The Yomiuri Shimbun, Nippon Television Network Corporation

Special Sponsor: Canon

Sponsor: Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP)　

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Kamata Yusuke: A Vision for the Two Landscapes

April 25 – June 28, 2026

Opening Dialogues is an annual program in which we join emerging artists in considering the future potential of art and museums, and facilitate trial-and-error efforts. The second program will feature the artist Kamata Yusuke in 2026.

Kamata Yusuke has investigated Japanese houses both in Japan and overseas, including in South Korea, Taiwan, the United States, and Brazil, and has presented architectural installations that foreground the complexities of society and culture.

He will present installation works, shown in a solo exhibition format, that bring into view the multiple facets of Sankei’s imagination, shaped by a life situated between Japanese tradition and global modernity.