Traditional Culture Today, The World of Sumi Ink and Washi Paper — Sumi Ink Expression in Contemporary Art
Nara Prefectural Museum of Art · Nara · –
Key facts
- Dates
- Jan 16 to Mar 14, 2027
- Venue
- Nara Prefectural Museum of Art · Nara Park · Nara · 10-6 Noboriōji-chō, Nara 630-8213
- Opening hours
- 9:00–17:00
- Closed
- Mondays: Jan 18 and 25, Feb 1, 8, 15 and 22, Mar 1 and 8 (open on the Feb 11 and 23 holidays).
- Highlights
- The Nara Prefectural Museum of Art's last special exhibition of the 2026 fiscal year looks at traditional culture today through the world of sumi ink and washi paper and at how contemporary art uses ink.
The Nara Prefectural Museum of Art's last special exhibition of the 2026 fiscal year looks at traditional culture today through the world of sumi ink and washi paper and at how contemporary art uses ink. The title is provisional; artists, admission and other details have not been announced.
Exhibition information
Plan your visit
- Opening hours
- 9:00–17:00 Last admission 16:30.
- Closed
- Mondays: Jan 18 and 25, Feb 1, 8, 15 and 22, Mar 1 and 8 (open on the Feb 11 and 23 holidays).
- Closed during the exhibition
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- Reservation
- Admission has not been announced (special exhibitions are priced per show). Free for school students and anyone under 18 in Japan, and for disability-certificate holders with one carer.
- Address
- 10-6 Noboriōji-chō, Nara 630-8213
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Questions
When is Traditional Culture Today, The World of Sumi Ink and Washi Paper — Sumi Ink Expression in Contemporary Art on?
Jan 16 to Mar 14, 2027.
What are the opening hours of Traditional Culture Today, The World of Sumi Ink and Washi Paper — Sumi Ink Expression in Contemporary Art?
Open 9:00–17:00. Last admission 16:30. Closed: Mondays: Jan 18 and 25, Feb 1, 8, 15 and 22, Mar 1 and 8 (open on the Feb 11 and 23 holidays).
Is there an audio guide for Traditional Culture Today, The World of Sumi Ink and Washi Paper — Sumi Ink Expression in Contemporary Art?
GUAN has no guide for this exhibition; dates and visiting information are on this page.
Sources for this page
- Official exhibition page · www.pref.nara.lg.jp Information verified
- Official exhibition page · www.pref.nara.lg.jp Information verified
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