Special Exhibition: 「Basho's Circle and Shomon ―Basho and the Edo Haikai World― 」
Reiwa 6, April 12 - June 9 （Closed days during the exhibition: April 24 (Wed), May 15 (Wed), June 5 (Wed))
Along with introducing Basho's haikai, we will also introduce haikai pioneers who influenced Basho, such as Kitamura Kigin, friends like Sodo, and people around Basho. Furthermore, by introducing the works of the "Shomon" people who honed their skills under him, we will explore the charm and influence of Edo haikai during Basho's active period.
The gallery talk will be held from 2 PM on Sunday, May 19, Reiwa 6.No advance registration is required.
☆Highlights☆
〇We will display five handwritten works by Matsuo Basho, including three designated cultural properties of Yamagata City.
〇Also on display is Basho's handwritten "Se ni furu mo" haikai-bun kaishi. This masterpiece, reflecting Matsuo Basho's thoughts on the journeys of past poets and literati, reveals his philosophy of life.
〇We will exhibit the "Shomon Juttetsu no Zo" (Portraits of the Ten Basho Disciples), depicting Basho and his ten remarkably talented disciples, painted by Aoyama Eiko, who also painted the "Benibana Byobu" (Safflower Folding Screen).
Please come and see! (^^♪ (Aihara)