From the title of the exhibition and the explanation of the leaflet, it is apt to expect the Czech historical puppets to be displayed, but it is not such an exhibition (^ ^;)

In the gallery talk there was a remark that "I want you to feel handmade warmth made by cutting wood", so the main purpose is to see the color and shape of the dolls.

If you do not even misunderstand it, so you can enjoying certainly.

In the exhibition room, the movie actually moving the puppet is aired and the puppet shows different expression than when it is decorated quietly.

Is the doll really an object for decorating, or for moving?

Are they art or toy?

What is a doll?

It is an exhibition that makes us think about the relationship between humans and dolls as well.

Please check character and charm peculiar to the dolls different from other artworks including pictures and statues with eyes of oneself!

Hachioji Yume Art Museum

Get off at JR line "JR Hachioji Station", 15 minutes on foot from the north entrance.

"Czech-born Contemporary Puppets and Art Toys from KASUGA Akio Collection" are held until Sunday, March 24!

Impressions English version