Thursday 29 July 2021

Ashmolean Museum - 📣 NOW OPEN | Tokyo: Art & Photography

 

Ashmolean Museum Oxford

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"A thrilling encounter with one of the world’s great art capitals"

The Guardian

Tokyo exhibition title, and photograph of two women with short pink hair facing each other

This exhibition is a celebration of one of the world’s most creative, dynamic and thrilling cities. Explore Japan’s capital city through the vibrant arts it has generated over 400 years.

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About the exhibition

"Wonderful... this show is a treat"

The Telegraph

Woodblock print of a river and skyscrapers at night
Image of a tree and pink blossom, made up of smaller images
Red-tinted image of a troup of people in Tokyo in an enclosed space
Japanese woodblock print of a woman in traditional dress surrounded by blossom

Enjoy free, unlimited entry

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Group of shop products relating to the Tokyo exhibition, including a poster, bag, coasters and a book

VISIT THE EXHIBITION SHOP

A collection inspired by the arts of Tokyo

Our Tokyo exhibition shop has got something for everyone, from contemporary prints to Japanese-inspired fashions and vibrant accessories.

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Three figures with their backs to us, looking at art on a gallery wall and in a glass case

JOIN US AS A MEMBER

To enjoy unlimited FREE exhibition entry

Membership gives you unlimited free access to exhibitions, exclusive online events, members-only previews and curator-led events, a members’ magazine sent to your door, as well as discounts across our shop, restaurant and café.

Join us as a Member today and you will be supporting the Museum at a critical time when we need your help more than ever.

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A stack of 5 exhibition catalogues – they are black with a photograph on the front

EXHIBITION CATALOGUE

Tokyo: Art & Photography

This richly illustrated new book is a celebration of Tokyo, one of the world's most creative, dynamic and fascinating cities. Co-edited by the exhibition curators, and with contributions by international experts and influential artists, this is a must-have for your book shelf.

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Illustrations of characters from the Tokyo exhibition family trail

TOKYO FAMILY TRAIL

Pick up a free family trail at the exhibition entrance and follow the Japanese toys dotted around the galleries. Entry to the exhibition is free for under-12s and half price for under-25s.

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A group of people enjoying afternoon tea, and towers of cakes, on the Ashmolean rooftop

ROOFTOP LUNCH & AFTERNOON TEA

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Our Rooftop Restaurant is now open for afternoon tea and lunch bookings. Join us for a delicious meal overlooking the rooftops of Oxfordshire.

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EXHIBITION EVENTS

Woodblock print of a river and skyscrapers at night

TOKYO: ART & THE CITY

Online Talk

Tue 7 Sep, 2–3pm

Join Tokyo: Art & Photography exhibition curator Dr Clare Pollard to discover the art of Tokyo, a city that has constantly reinvented itself.

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A young girl kneels on the floor of the Museum and draws on a piece of paper

FREE HOLIDAY FUN

At the Museum

2, 3, 9 and 10 Aug

Book a free museum ticket and join us to make a fan, design an Olympic flag, and create a cherry blossom picture.

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Manga illustrations and comics

MANGA FOR BEGINNERS

Online Workshop

Fri 17 Sep, 4–5.30pm

New to Manga? Join Manga artist Chie Kutsuwada to find out what Manga is all about, and learn to draw a character in Manga style.

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Photograph of Edo Castle in Tokyo

EDO CASTLE

Online Talk

Thu 9 Dec, 2–3pm

Hear about the history of Edo Castle – Japan’s Versailles – from where the shoguns governed Japan for 250 years.

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Carousel of images showing plates of sushi and the interior of the sticks and sushi restaurant in Oxford

WIN A JAPANESE MEAL FOR TWO

At Sticks'n'Sushi

To celebrate our summer exhibition Tokyo: Art & Photography, we’re giving you the chance to win a delicious Japanese meal at Sticks'n'Sushi.

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YOUR SUPPORT

Our doors are open again, but we are still in need of your help as we recover from the impacts of the past year.

You can help us continue to care for the collections by shopping with us, becoming a Member, or making a donation of any size today.

Thank you for your continued support.

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