Exhibitions
Kawaguchi Kimio: Thousands are Sailing
About the Exhibition
Kawaguchi Kimio (1951–) is an artist who paints what is visible, while simultaneously pursuing landscapes that no one has ever seen. His works are created using a mixed technique of tempera and oil paints, which he studied in Vienna. The nuanced textures in his paintings often evoke a sense of storytelling, and his style is frequently likened to poetry; a “painting to be read.” This exhibition offers a comprehensive view of his artistic evolution, presenting early works from the 1970s alongside newly revealed pieces, tracing his creative journey over half a century.
Information
- Venue
KAMAKURA ANNEX
- Period
November 1, 2025 – February 1, 2026
- Closed
Mondays (except November 3, 24, and January 12), December 29 –January 3
- Opening hours
9:30 – 17:00 (last admission at 16:30)
- Admissions
Adults: 700 yen (600 yen)
Under 20 or Students: 550 yen (450 yen)
65 and over: 350 yen
High School Students: 100 yen
Junior High School Students and under: Free
* Prices in () indicate group (20 or more persons) discount tickets.
* A person with disabilities and one accompanying caretaker are admitted free of charge upon presenting Disabled Person’s Handbook or an equivalent government-issued identification.
* “Family Communication Day” offers a discount for all group (except those aged 65 and over) accompanying children under 18 on the first Sunday of every month.
* For more information, see Hours & Admission.
- Free admission day
November 3
- Organized by
The Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura & Hayama
- Cooperated with
DNP Communication Design Co., Ltd. Takumi Design Laboratory
TAKEO Co., Ltd.
Works
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KAWAGUCHI Kimio, Pomegranate (Granatapfel)
1977, Tempera and oil on canvas
Private collection -
KAWAGUCHI Kimio, Those Who Long for Their Missing Homeland
1982, Tempera and oil on board
Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery -
KAWAGUCHI Kimio, Back
1983, Tempera and oil on board
Private collection -
KAWAGUCHI Kimio, Boundary
1997, Tempera and oil on board -
KAWAGUCHI Kimio, Portrait of a Rabbit
1998, Tempera and oil on board -
KAWAGUCHI Kimio, Altar of Time
2003, Tempera and oil on board
Private collection -
KAWAGUCHI Kimio, Portrait of the Night
2005, Tempera and oil on board -
KAWAGUCHI Kimio, The City of Franz K
2011, Tempera and oil on board
Private collection -
KAWAGUCHI Kimio, Journey on the Desk
2025, Tempera and oil on board
Private collection -
KAWAGUCHI Kimio, Celluloid Sheep
2025, Tempera and oil on board
Private collection
Related Events
Artist's talk by KAWAGUCHI Kimio
Date: Sunday, November 23, 2025
Time: 14:00 – 15:00
Place: KAMAKURA ANNEX, Gallery
* Free with exhibition ticket for that day.
* No advanced booking is required.
* The talk is given in Japanese.
Artist's talk by KAWAGUCHI Kimio
Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 14:00 – 15:00
Place: KAMAKURA ANNEX, Gallery
* Free with exhibition ticket for that day.
* No advanced booking is required.
* The talk is given in Japanese.