What this is
Drawn from the Yokohama Museum of Art's vast collection of roughly 15,000 works, this exhibition focuses on women artists who crossed national borders to work internationally from the 20th century onwards — tracing a lineage from pioneering painters through to artists who showed at the Venice Biennale. Alongside expected names like Yayoi Kusama, there are genuine surprises: Salvador Dalí and René Magritte appear in a show ostensibly about female artists, suggesting a curatorial argument about the networks and contexts these women moved through. Many of the works have never been shown publicly before.
Who should go
Art lovers with an interest in modern and contemporary art, particularly those curious about women's roles in 20th-century international art movements. The low admission price makes it accessible for students and casual visitors too.
Good to know
Tickets can be purchased at the museum box office on the day — foreign credit cards are generally accepted at Yokohama Museum of Art. The museum is a large, purpose-built art institution with a spacious, well-lit interior and seated rest areas throughout. Photography policies vary by exhibition, so check signage at the entrance to each gallery. The museum also has a café and museum shop worth browsing after your visit. Summer school holiday periods (late July through August) can bring larger crowds, especially on weekday mornings with group bookings.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.