Exhibitions
Yamamuro Shinji’s Potato Prints “Histoires Naturelles in Kamakura”
From the Museum Collection: In Everyday Life
About the Exhibition
Yamamuro Shinji (1939–) has developed and refined potato-block printmaking through self-directed study, while also undertaking numerous projects in book design and bookbinding. Alongside his existing works, this exhibition presents his new piece Hundred-Leaf Box, which incorporates words by the artist Shimura Fukumi (1924–, dyeing and weaving artist, essayist, Living National Treasure). Also on display are selected works from the Museum’s collection, including pieces by Aso Saburo (1913–2000) and others who drew inspiration from scenes of everyday life.
Information
- Venue
KAMAKURA ANNEX
- Period
May 30 – September 27, 2026
- Closed
Mondays (except July 20 and September 21)
- 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.
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- Organized by
The Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura & Hayama
Works
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Yamamuro Shinji, Barn Swallow
2025, Potato print on paper
Artist’s collection
Photo: Suzuki Shizuka -
Yamamuro Shinji, Hundred-Leaf Box: From Shimura Fukumi’s Words
2026, Potato print, thread, piece of cloth on paper
Artist’s collection
Photo: Suzuki Shizuka -
Yamamuro Shinji, Loquat and Japanese nine-spotted moth
2024, Potato print on paper
Artist’s collection
Photo: Suzuki Shizuka -
Yamamuro Shinji, Harlequin glory bower
2019, Potato print on paper
Artist’s collection
Photo: Suzuki Shizuka -
Yamamuro Shinji
Upper left: Sharpness
Upper Right: Night sky
Lower: Evening Sky
2007, Potato print on paper
Artist’s collection
Photo: Suzuki Shizuka -
Shimura Fukumi, Tensei
Bookdesign: Atelier Shinjusan
2003,
Artist’s collection
Photo: Suzuki Shizuka -
From Potato Print: Kojin’s Haiku CollectionⅡ
Selection: Yamamuro Shinji
Potato Print: Yamamuro Shinji
Bookdesign: Atelier Shinjusan
2001, A stamp-like potato print is pasted onto paper, printed.
(Haiku: Ozaki Kihachi）
Artist’s collection
Photo: Suzuki Shizuka -
From More Potato Print: Kojin’s Haiku Collection
Selection: Yamamuro Shinji
Potato Print: Yamamuro Shinji
Bookdesign: Atelier Shinjusan
2024, Potato print on paper (Haiku: Ozaki Kihachi)
Artist’s collection
Photo: Suzuki Shizuka -
From Potato print: “U-san” Kawakami Nissha’s Senryu
Selection: Shimura Fukumi
Potato print: Yamamuro Shinji
Bookdesign: Atelier Shinjusan
2021, Potato print on paper (Haiku: Kawakami Nissha)
Artist’s collection
Photo: Suzuki Shizuka -
Yamamuro Shinji, Playing with Renard using a potato prints
Bookdesign: Atelier Shinjusan
2024
Artist’s collection
Photo: Suzuki Shizuka -
Aso Saburo, Pansy
1944, Oil on board
Museum collection
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