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Special Exhibition: 'Diversions of Literati Painters – Bunchō, Kazan, and Their Kindred Spirits'

Name: Special Exhibition: 'Diversions of Literati Painters – Bunchō, Kazan, and Their Kindred Spirits'
Start: 2026-10-09T15:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-22T15:00:00+00:00
Location: 埼玉県立歴史と民俗の博物館

◇ When

October 10 – November 23, 2026

Saturday – Monday

⌖ Where · Omiya, Saitama

Saitama Prefectural Museum of History and Folklore

4-219 Takahanacho, Omiya-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama

埼玉県立歴史と民俗の博物館
埼玉県さいたま市大宮区さいたま市大宮区高鼻町4-219

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'Literati painting,' or art created for personal enjoyment by scholars and officials rather than professional artists, made its way to eastern Japan during the Edo period. Painters such as Bunchō Tani and Kazan Watanabe, along with their mentors and peers, traveled through the region, fostering connections with local merchants, cultural figures, and temples. They exchanged paintings and calligraphy during gatherings and celebrations. This exhibition traces the activities of literati painters active in Kanto during the mid-to-late Edo period, showcasing their cultural exchanges and love for the arts.