Toyoshina Modern Art Museum

Overview

Located in Toyoshina, Azumino City, the Toyoshina Modern Art Museum is an Azumino Art Line affiliated facility adjacent to the Azumino City Hall. It exhibits unique works, including sculptures by sculptor Takada Hiroatsu and Western paintings by Miyōhei, a painter associated with Mori Ōgai. It also houses and displays sketches by Kobayashi Kuni, a Western painter who was active in Shinshu (Nagano Prefecture), and works by Okumura Mitsumasa, a local painter who worked in France. The museum is nestled in the abundant natural environment of Azumino, providing a tranquil setting to appreciate art. Takada Hiroatsu was a sculptor active from the early Showa period to the modern era, known for his realistic expression and powerful forms. Miyōhei was a Western painter active in the Meiji era, whose works primarily consist of realistic landscape and portrait paintings. Kobayashi Kuni was a Western painter active in the Showa era, whose works mainly depict the landscapes of Shinshu. Okumura Mitsumasa was a Western painter active in the Showa era, who worked in France. His works are characterized by colorful and fantastical landscape paintings. At the Toyoshina Modern Art Museum, you can experience the history of modern Japanese art and the rich culture of Azumino through these unique works.