Miwa Komatsu 《The Day Earth Shed Tears: Prayers for Peace Spreading from Hiroshima》 2022
Collection of Hiroshima Television Corporation ©Miwa Komatsu

Miwa Komatsu, an internationally renowned artist known for her solo exhibitions and live painting performances, will be exhibited at the Hiroshima Museum of Art.

Opening on November 2, 2024, the exhibition "ZIPANGU : Contemporary artists who have ran through the Heisei era" presents Japanese contemporary art born during the Heisei period in a chronicle-like format. Featuring 29 leading contemporary artists—including Miwa Komatsu, Makoto Aida, Yoshitomo Nara, and Takashi Murakami—the exhibition brings together an impressive array of works.

Reflecting on “the Heisei era” once again

Manabu Ikeda, "Rebirth" (2013-2016) 
Collection of Saga Prefectural Art Museum, Digital Archive: Toppan Printing Co., Ltd.
©IKEDA Manabu, Courtesy of Mizuma Art Gallery, Tokyo / Singapore

The Heisei era is sometimes called the "Lost 30 Years," but it was also a time when exceptional talent in fashion, architecture, anime, manga, and contemporary art flourished, earning global recognition.

This exhibition offers a chronological exploration of Japanese contemporary art that emerged during the Heisei era. It is a restructured and expanded version of the "Zipangu" exhibition, originally held in Japan in 2011-2012.The original Zipangu exhibition aimed to rediscover the allure of Japanese contemporary art. It also sought to heal and rejuvenate Japan through the power of art in the wake of the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Artists who have continued to lead from the Heisei era to the present

Miyanaga Aiko, "suitcase -key-" (2019)　Collection of the artist　Photo : Kioku Keizo
©MIYANAGA Aiko, Courtesy of Mizuma Art Gallery

In this updated Zipangu exhibition, we bring together works from leading artists who have shaped the art world from the Heisei era into the Reiwa era. These artists have developed unique expressions by blending and transforming Japanese culture within the broader context of global contemporary art. Their works reflect the complexity and diversity of their times.

As you explore the art on display, we invite you to reflect on the Heisei era and enjoy the contemporary art that continues to evolve today.

Exhibition Information

Exhibition Title: ZIPANGU : Contemporary artists who have ran through the Heisei era
Period: Saturday, 2 November - Sunday, 22 December, 2024
Venue: Hiroshima Museum of Art
Open hours: 9:00 - 17:00（Last admission at 16:30) Closing day: None (Usually on Mondays, except during special exhibitions)
Admission: Adults 2000 [1800] yen / Students 1000 [800] yen / Children 500[300]yen
*A group of 20 or more people, or those with: ¥200 discount.
*Student:Senior high / College students, Children:Primary / Secondary students
*Seniors(over 65) can apply for ¥200 discount on the Individual ticket price.
*This ticket is also valid for the Collection Galleries.
*Admission free for visitors with a disability certificate, including one accompanying person.
Organizer: Hiroshima Museum of Art, Hiroshima Television Corporation, and Chugoku Shimbun
Planner: Mizuma Art Gallery
Sponsor: Hiroshima Bank

Please check the museum's official website for details and the latest information about the exhibition.

HIROSHIMA MUSEUM OF ART