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The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum has opened a new exhibition marking its 100th anniversary with works from the British Museum’s Japanese art collection. Titled 'Hyakkaryouran: Crossed Seas, Edo Paintings', the show brings together iconic artworks associated with artists including Korin, Hokusai and Utamaro.
According to the museum, the exhibition presents masterpieces that have drawn audiences worldwide and have now been assembled from London’s British Museum for display in Tokyo. The project is positioned as part of the museum’s centenary year, giving the anniversary a major international loan exhibition at the centre of its programme.
The title 'Hyakkaryouran: Crossed Seas, Edo Paintings' points to a focus on Edo-period painting and related Japanese art traditions, with the selection highlighting some of the best-known names in the field. The announcement specifically identifies works by Korin, Hokusai and Utamaro among the featured holdings, underscoring the range of the British Museum’s Japanese art collection.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, located in Tokyo, described the exhibition as a celebration of its 100th anniversary. The museum did not provide further exhibition details in the source material beyond the title, the participating collection, and the opening date.
The exhibition opened on 25 July 2026 and is listed as running at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum. No closing date was given in the source material.
