The Power of Images: The National Museum of Ethnology Collection

Wed Feb 19 - Mon Jun 9, 2014 The National Art Center, Tokyo (NACT) Exhibition Room 2E
樹皮画《マイ・カントリー》 作者:ジョニー・ブルンブルン  民族:アボリジニ 国名:オーストラリア 1982年制作 国立民族学博物館蔵  写真提供:国立民族学博物館
神像付きの椅子 民族:イアトムル 国名:パプアニューギニア 1988年収集  国立民族学博物館蔵  写真提供:国立民族学博物館
羽毛製頭飾り 民族:ツカハマイ 国名:ブラジル 1960年代制作  国立民族学博物館蔵  写真提供:国立民族学博物館
ブリキのおもちゃ(複葉機) 地域:ホーチミン市 国名:ベトナム  2000年収集 国立民族学博物館蔵  写真提供:国立民族学博物館

Time Out says

As Osaka's National Museum of Ethnology celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2014, The National Art Center presents this collaborative exhibition that focuses on the Osaka museum's expansive art collection. Featuring over 600 pieces from all over the world, ranging from ancient figurines and masks to works of contemporary art, the show aims to present and reflect on the shared creative power of humanity, tracing the birth and evolution of culture from a variety of angles.

Details

Open Feb 19-Jun 9 2014 (closed Tue, except April 29, May 6)

Time 10am-6pm (Fri until 8pm)

Admission Adv ¥800, students ¥300; same-day ¥1,000, students ¥500

Telephone 03-5777-8600

Venue The National Art Center, Tokyo (NACT) Exhibition Room 2E

Address 7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku

Transport Nogizaka Station (Chiyoda line), Roppongi Station (Oedo, Hibiya lines)

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