The Louvre to bring special exhibit in Iwate, Miyagi & Fukushima
The Louvre will be bringing a special exhibit of its sculptures and paintings in Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima beginning this April.
This special exhibit was suggested by the Louvre that they wished to support the victims of the 3.11 disaster through art. The fine art museum will be bringing about 20 works; including the relief of ancient Mesopotamian mother and infant, and painting of the Blessed Mary.
At the press conference held at the French Embassy in Tokyo, the director of this special exhibit brought a message from the director of the Louvre: “In the midst of this hard time, I think an opportunity to get close to fine art is necessary, especially for those who were affected by the disaster. “An encounter” that evokes hope and faith is going to be the theme of the exhibit.”
The director of Iwate Museum of Art, Mr. Hikaru Harada, who attended the conference commented with appreciation, “I think the exhibit will bring much joy to people in Tohoku.”
The special Louvre exhibit will be held at the Iwate Museum of Art from April 27 to June 3, then at the Miyagi Museum of Art from June 9 to July 22, then at the Fukushima Prefectural Museum of Art from July 28 till September 17.
