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The National Museum of Western Art welcomes French visitors for summer, as this exhibition presenting the art, history and culture of Bordeaux takes over in Ueno from late June. Best known for its celebrated wines, this southwestern port town boasts a history going back millennia, but experienced its greatest flourishing during the 18th century, when it outshined even Paris as one of France's most modern cities. 'Port de la lune' recounts this illustrious journey from prehistory to the present through displays of archaeological finds, fine art, clothing and more, including pieces by Eugène Delacroix, Odilon Redon and Francisco Goya, plus plenty of wine-related materials (of course). The jewel in the crown is Delacroix's epic 'Lion Hunt', which has spawned plenty of imitations later on.
Open Jun 23-Sep 23 / closed Mondays (except for Jul 20, Aug 10 & Sep 21) and Jul 21
Time 9.30am-5.30pm (Fri until 8pm)
Admission ¥1,600, college students ¥1,200, high school students ¥800
Venue National Museum of Western Art
Address 7-7 Ueno Koen, Taito-ku
Transport Ueno Station (Yamanote line), park exit; (Ginza, Hibiya lines), Shinobazu exit.
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