Takehisa Yumeji—An Artist Who Defined His Era

For this meetup, we will check out an exhibition of Takehisa Yumeji.

"Takehisa Yumeji (1884–1934) was a multifaceted artist active from the late 1900s through the mid-1930s, working as a painter, poet, journalist, designer, and illustrator. Known for his depictions of women dubbed the “Yumeji style” and his retro-modern designs, he is recognized as a figure who epitomizes the “Taisho Roman,” a trend of thought or cultural events that conveys the atmosphere of the Taisho period (1912–1926).
His deeply lyrical works, which captured the sentimentality of youth and nostalgia, the atmosphere of the Edo period (1600–1868) and exoticism, and a longing for urban sophistication, resonated with the public through magazines, postcards, and exhibitions, sweeping the nation. Furthermore, through his pioneering work—which included designing everyday household goods that enriched daily life, producing books and magazines for children, writing the lyrics for the popular song Yoimachi-gusa (evening primrose), and documenting the Great Kanto Earthquake—the artist had a profound influence lasting through subsequent generations. Active across a wide range of genres, Yumeji can be described as a pioneering creator who bridged art and media.
Bringing together 500 works and materials from collections across Japan—including his renowned masterpiece Kurofuneya, as well as Japanese-style paintings, oils, woodblock prints, sketches, a wide variety of designs, and scrapbooks—this exhibition explores the diverse scope of Yumeji’s work. Beyond the framework of art, he was an artist who captured the spirit of his era, set trends, and was beloved by the public. We invite you to take a closer look at his work." [from the museum site]

Location
The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
(https://www.momat.go.jp/en/access)

Exhibition to see
Takehisa Yumeji—An Artist Who Defined His Era

Meeting Time
03:00 PM (15:00)

Meeting Spot
Around the ticket booth of the museum

Admission Fee
¥2,100

Description of the exhibition
https://www.momat.go.jp/en/exhibitions/570

Chat session after the show
As usual, let's have a chat session at the end of the event. When we meet up before the exhibition, let's decide where we go after the show.