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Information about Events & Exibitions in Shiga
The Museum of Modern Art, Shiga
This commemorative exhibition celebrates the centennial anniversary of The Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts:
Aleksandr Rodochenko & Varvara Stepanova—Visions of Constructivism
Period: Saturday, July 3rd to Sunday, August 29th
This Russian couple represents avant-garde ceramic art in the early Twentieth Century. One hundred-seventy artworks will be on display from The Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts and their archive collection, revealing their focus and vision.
Address: 1740-1 Seta-Minamiogaya-Cho, Otsu City, Shiga 520-2122 Japan
Phone: 077-543-2111, Fax: 077-543-4220
Open: 9:30 AM to 5 PM (Entrance until 4:30 PM)
Holidays: Closed on Mondays except for July 19th. However, the Museum will be closed Tuesday, July 20th.
The Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park
The 20th Anniversary Special Exhibition: Thrilling Ceramics Full of Wonder and Delight
The 1st Outdoor Field Exhibition: Look, Touch, and Enjoy
Period: Saturday, June 26th to Friday, September 10th
SATO(Kyoto) “Red Kid”

SATO(Kyoto) “Red Kid”   1982
Wonderfully delightful ceramic art, representing various subjects from endearing people and animals to everyday vessels. The Museum will also have a special section where you will be allowed to touch specially chosen art works. We hope this ‘hands on’ experience will help you to discover the joy of ceramic art.
Address: 2188-7 Chokushi, Shigaraki-cho, Koka City, Shiga 529-1804 Japan
Phone: 0748-83-0909 Fax: 0748-83-1193
Website: www.sccp.or.jp
Holidays: Closed on Mondays except for July 19th.
The Museum will be closed Tuesday, July 20th, instead,.
Sagawa Art Museum
Summer Exhibition: European Masters of Drawing, Featuring Satomi Ichikawa & Bernadette Watts
Period: Tuesday, July 6th to Sunday, August 29th

Autumn Exhibition: Kichizaemon Raku en France avec Mon Ami Andoche Praudel
Period: Saturday, September 4th, 2010 to Monday, March 21st, 2011
Two companion artists exhibit the charm of French ceramics produced since 2007, in Loubignac, in the southwestern region of France. The use of different clay, glaze and way of firing in the kiln, changes the character of Kichizaemon Raku-ware.
© Satomi Ichikawa
© Satomi Ichikawa
Other Exhibitions at Hirayama Ikuo, Sato Churyo, and Raku Kichizaemon Wing or Special Room.
Address: 2891 Kitagawa, Mizuho-cho, Moriyama City, Shiga 524-0102 JAPAN
Phone: 077-585-7800 Fax : 077-585-7810
Website: www.sagawa-artmuseum.or.jp
Open: 9:30 AM to 5 PM (Admission until 4:30 PM)
Holidays: Closed Mondays. If Monday is a holiday, the Museum will be closed on Tuesday.
Temporarily closed from August 30th to September 3rd.
Biwako Biennale 2010
© Ichikawa Taira
© Ichikawa Taira
Explore Tamatebako—Magical World!
Period: Saturday, September 18th to Sunday, November 7th
(closed on Tuesdays)
Omihachiman is a castle town with buildings over one hundred years old. Artists have refurbished some fifteen locations, such as vacant townhouses, a local temple, and the ruins of a tile manufacturer, into art. A houseboat, which sails in the moat is also gorgeously decorated and is available for a short cruise.
Venue: Old District of Omihachiman City, Shiga
Website: www.energyfield.org
Open: 10 AM to 5 PM (Open until 8 PM on the 18th & 19th of September)



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