Exhibitions

Cooperative Exhibition

TOKYO "SHO" 2015: Japanese Calligraphy Today

January 4 (Sun) – January 16 (Fri), 2015

A cooperative exhibition by 18 calligraphy groups of the public entry exhibition based in the Tokyo-Kanto area. 38 artists chosen by each group as representing the “rising generation of calligraphers.” Contemporary calligraphy of many genres—Kanji, Kana, Modern Poetic Calligraphy, Large Character Calligraphy, Wood Carving, and Avant-Garde Calligraphy—will be presented in one venue, with a focus on recent works, to demonstrate the power and beauty of “Tokyo Calligraphy Today.”

Participationg Groups:
Keiseikai, KENSHINSHODOUKAI, Gencyoukai, Gennichi Kai, Shokaisha Foundation, SYADANHOUJIN SYOSEIKAI, THE SHODAN-IN Public Interest Foundation of Calligraphy, Shodo-Ichigen Kai, Shodo Geijutsu-In Foundation, Public interest incorporated association Sougen Syodoukai, CHOBUN SHOKAI, Teikokai, TOYO SHOGEI-IN, Dokuritsu Shojindan Foundation, Nihon Kokuji Kyokai, Nihon shosakuin, Japan Calligraphy Art Academy, Ranjyunkai

Information

Period: January 4 (Sun) – 16 (Fri), 2015

Venue: LBF Citizen's Gallery 1 and Gallery 2

Closed: Closed on January 5 (Mon)

Hours: 9:30 – 17:30 (Last admission 17:00)
※Opens from 13:00 on January 4

Admission

Tickets at the door |
General ¥500 ／ Seniors 65+ ¥300

Group tickets |
General ¥400
※Group rates - 20 or more people

※Admission free for visitors College age or younger
※Admission free for visitors (and one accompanying person) with a Physical Disability Certificate, Intellectual Disability Certificate, Rehabilitation Certificate, Mental Disability Certificate or Atomic Bomb Survivor’s Certificate
※In each case, please show identification
※Admission free for Tokyo elementary, junior high and high school students (and teachers attending them) visiting for educational purposes.
(Prior application is necessary. Click here for application form)