Hanabusa Itchō (1652 - 1724) was a Japanese painter active primarily in Edo during the Genroku era (1688-1704). After studying under Kanō Yasunobu, a younger brother of Kanō Tan'yū, Hanabusa Itchō was deeply inspired by the work of Hishikawa Moronobu and Iwasa Matabei. He then moved away from the Kanō style to create a series of highly distinctive genre paintings, which vividly depicted the people of the city. At the age of forty-seven, in 1698, Hanabusa Itchō was exiled to the Island of Miyakejima. The works he painted while in exile are called “Itchō Island” and are particularly appreciated by the public and scholars. This exhibition at the Suntory Museum of Art, which was created on the occasion of the three hundredth anniversary of Itchō's death, explores, through his most important and distinctive works, the artistic activities and fascinating personality of this extraordinary Japanese artist.
Rome's eternal charms come to Tokyo for one month with the Eternally Reborn exhibit, coming to Bvlgari Ginza Tower from 20th July to 20th August. Launched to commemorate the Maison's 140th Anniversary, it celebrates the brand's heritage with jewels and precious objects from the Bvlgari Heritage Collection. From ancient coins to breathtaking ...