Photo: Tanaka Koki
“Highlights” showcases selected works that represent the museum’s collection. “Relations” is an attempt to go beyond the existing collection through exhibitions reflecting our collections, the collection policies, or the characteristics of Hiroshima. The exhibition will feature guest artist Nakanishi Sawa , a sculptor who creates works using everyday objects and creatures as motifs.
Highlights
◯Artists and Styles
◯Conservation and Leaving Something Behind
◯Hiroshima/ HIROSHIMA
◯Maintenance of The Arch
Artist *In order of appearance in the gallery
Yokoo Tadanori, Andy Warhol, Christo, Kawara On, Abe Nobuya , Tabe Kenzo, Sugiura Kunie, Sam Francis, Okazaki Kenjiro, Yamamoto Keigo, Ishiuchi Miyako, Yoshihara Jiro, Nakai Tsuneo, Kawamata Tadashi, Tanaka Koki, Takemura Kei, Yamamoto Masamichi, Entsuba Motonori, Nancy Spero, Ono Yoko, Murai Masanari, Honda Katsumi, Tonoshiki Tadashi, Matsumoto Eiichiro, Wakabayashi Isamu, Phillip King, Chang-Sup Chung, Shima Kuniichi, Shiraga Kazuo, Akutagawa Hisashi, Yamamoto Tomiaki, George Segal, Yodoi Toshio, Alberto Giacometti, Arnaldo Pomodoro, Jean Arp, Kurt Schwitters, Inoue Bukichi, Miki Tomio, Henry Moore
Relations
Guest Artist: Nakanishi Sawa
Casting is a production method in which molten metal is poured into molds and allowed to cool and harden before being formed. In this exhibition, Nakanishi’s casting process and tools will be introduced, and Nakanishi’s own works will also be displayed to showcase the rich world of casting.
Nakanishi Sawa: Between Bronze and Everyday Life
When you think of bronze, you may imagine monumental historical figures or nude statues installed in public spaces. The motifs and production process of bronze castings by Nakanishi Sawa are deeply connected to everyday life and personal memories. For example, “in fuse-in ward” (2013/2024) is based on wax prototypes hand-formed while in the bathtub at home, and she says that each bronze shows traces of his daily experiences and thoughts. In addition, wax, the material used for the prototype, is used for the base of this piece. Wax, which is easily changeable and melts away before casting, also makes Nakanishi imagine the body as a vessel for memory. This exhibition introduces various expressions born in her daily life, including works that incorporate materials used in the production process, such as wax and sand, works that use everyday objects as motifs, and works that humorously depict familiar creatures from a unique perspective.
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Collection Exhibition 2024-Ⅱ
Highlights + Relations [Guest Artist: Nakanishi Sawa]
Period: August 24,Sat—December 8,Sun, 2024
Opening Hours: 10:00–17:00 ※Admission until 30 minutes before closing
Closed: Mondays ( except September 16, 23, December 14 and November 4), September 17, 24, December 15 and November 5
Venue: Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art Gallery A
Admission: Adults 350 (250) yen, University Student 250 (150) yen, High School Students and Seniors 150 (100) yen
*[Hello! Collection Day] The Collection Exhibition is free on the 3rd Sunday of the month.
*[Nov 3 Culture Day] Free for everyone
*Free for children under Junior High School age
*Price in ( ) shows the group rate over 30 persons.
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