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

Kamisaka Sekka, “White Plum Blossoms and Marlberry”

Color on silk
130×35㎝／198×48㎝

Kamisaka Sekka, who was active in Kyoto from the Meiji to the Showa period, was a designer and painter who carried the spirit and style of the Rinpa school into the modern era. This work beautifully contrasts the white plum blossoms just beginning to bloom with the red berries of the marlberry. The trunk of the plum tree is painted using the Rinpa technique of tarashikomi (in which a second layer of paint is applied before the first layer dries), and the blurred appearance of the green moss seems to convey the layered passage of time and the quiet life dwelling within the tree.

The bold composition of the plum branches extending across the tall vertical format, together with the simple yet decorative floral design, highlights Sekka’s unique modern sensibility. Harmonizing a classic Japanese subject with new creative expression, this work is a masterpiece that embodies Sekka’s distinctive style and represents the modern Rinpa school.

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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

2025.12.12

【Winter Break Announcement】

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

◼️December 25 (Thu), 2025 to January 5 (Mon), 2026

All inquiries received during this period will be answered in order of inquiry from Tuesday, January 6.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience.
2025.12.08

【Important Notice】Warning Regarding Impersonation Accounts

Please be advised that a fake account impersonating Kashima Arts’ Instagram has been detected.
This fake account bears no affiliation whatsoever with our company.
Kashima Arts’ official Instagram account is solely (@kashima_arts).

【Fake Account】
＠kashima_arts_
* The ‘fake account’ has an ‘_’ (underscore) at the end.
This fake account has been reported to Instagram.

Should you receive any suspicious direct messages (DMs), to prevent harm, please do not open them. Instead, delete the DM itself, report it to Instagram, and block the fake account.
2025.08.05

Summer Break Announcement
From all of us at Kashima Arts, we would like to extend our sincere thanks for your continued support.
In light of the upcoming summer holiday season, please be advised that we will be closed for the following period:

■August 9 (Sat) to 17 (Sun), 2025

Inquiries received during this time will be responded to in the order received starting Monday, August 18.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.