# Hiratsuka City Art Museum: 110th Anniversary of Koji Kudo – Northern Landscapes and the Poetry of Life
_平塚市美術館　「生誕110年　工藤甲人展　北の大地といのちの詩（うた）」_

- **When:** Sat, Sep 19, 2026 – Mon, Nov 23, 2026 (JST)
- **Where:** 1-3-3 Nishi-Yawata, Hiratsuka-shi, Kanagawa, Hiratsuka — 1-3-3 Nishi-Yawata, Hiratsuka-shi, Kanagawa
- **Map:** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=35.338089,139.347611
- **Price:** Free entry
- **Category:** Art & Exhibitions
- **Official site:** https://www.kanagawa-kankou.or.jp/event/7300
- **On Tokyo Events:** https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/hiratsuka-city-art-museum-110th-anniversary-of-koji

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From September 19 to November 23, 2026, the Hiratsuka City Art Museum will host a major retrospective on Koji Kudo to mark the 110th anniversary of his birth. Kudo, who long maintained a studio in Hiratsuka, was a painter who brought new horizons to postwar Japanese-style painting. He is known for his poetic depictions of the harsh northern landscapes and the vibrant life within them, creating a unique world where fantasy and reality intertwine. This exhibition will feature approximately 90 works spanning his career, offering a comprehensive look at his art over 70 years. The show is the first full retrospective in Kanagawa Prefecture in 35 years, inviting visitors to experience Kudo's fresh sensibility and beautiful use of color. 

Details:
• Dates: September 19 (Sat) – November 23 (Mon, public holiday), 2026
• Venue: Exhibition Room 2, Hiratsuka City Art Museum
• Hours: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm (last entry at 4:30 pm)
• Admission: 1,000 yen for adults (800 yen for groups of 20 or more), 500 yen for high school and university students (400 yen for groups); free for junior high students and younger. High school students are free on Saturdays. Admission is free for persons with a disability certificate and one companion, as well as for Hiratsuka residents aged 65 and above. Non-resident seniors pay the group rate (ID required).

Organized by: Hiratsuka City Art Museum
Supported by: Ashi Co., Ltd.; Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Co., Ltd.
Grants: Arts and Culture Promotion Fund; Asahi Shimbun Foundation

For information on related events, please visit the museum website. About the museum: With a focus on 'Art and Light of Shonan,' the museum frequently hosts special and themed exhibitions featuring works connected to the Shonan region. It serves as a beloved center for culture and the arts in the community.

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Source: Tokyo Events — https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/hiratsuka-city-art-museum-110th-anniversary-of-koji