Kashima Arts

EVENTS

BISAI SEN / MEGURU: About our biannual events,
the Japanese Art Sales exhibition, BISAI SEN
and the Japanese Art Auction, MEGURU.

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ASSESSMENTS & CONSIGNMENTS

Consultation regarding assessment and purchase: We offer consultations on the buying and selling of calligraphy, paintings, crafts and more.

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ESSAYS

: A series of columns introducing the charm of Japanese art and antiquities from various angles
ART INTERVIEW ／ SEITEI’S BIRDS ／ Yulia's Voyage to Japanese Art

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WORK
OF THE MONTH

Maruyama Okyo “Snail on Banana Leaves”

Slight color on paper, with a certificate of authenticity by Kawabata Shigeaki
140×39㎝ / 231×55㎝

Maruyama Okyo, a renowned painter who represents the Edo period, transformed the course of Japanese painting with his revolutionary style that placed strong emphasis on sketching from life. In this work, a single snail is seen slowly crawling up the stem of a banana plant. The artist’s ability to convey the plant’s strength and vitality using nothing but shades of ink and brushstrokes is truly breathtaking. The appearance of the tiny snail unfolds a quiet story, a humble life that has crawled its way across the earth, finally arriving here. Bold composition and keen observation come together in this piece, radiating with Okyo’s distinctive style, one that deeply harmonizes with the rhythms of nature. You can almost feel the pulse of life within its silent tranquility, inviting you to linger and gaze at it for a long time.

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APPRAISAL

Appraisal Consultations

We offer introductions to expert appraisal organization, like the Bakumatsu Iboku Appraisal Committee and the Wakayama Bokusui Appraisal Committee.

PUBLICATIONS

“WATANABE SEITEI”

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INFORMATION

2025.04.25

【Golden Week office closure】
Please note that our office will be closed for Golden Week due to Japanese national holidays during the following dates.

April 29 (Tue) and from May 3 (Sat) to May 6 (Tue)

All inquiries received during this period will be answered in order of inquiry from Wednesday, May 7.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience.
2024.12.09

Winter Break Announcement

Kashima Arts will be closed for the winter holidays during the following dates.

◼️December 28 (Sat), 2024 to January 5 (Sun), 2024

All inquiries received during this period will be answered in order of inquiry from Monday, January 6.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience.
2024.07.24

Summer Break Announcement

Kashima Arts will be closed for the summer holidays during the following dates.

August 10 (Sat) to 18 (Sun), 2024
*Regular business will resume on August 19 (Mon).

All inquiries received during this period will be answered in order of inquiry from Monday, August 19.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience.