The River of Humanity — Selected by the Artist Chapter 1

The inaugural exhibition at the newly opened Umakoshi Yoko Obuse Memorial Museum, presenting 53 masterworks by Tokyo-born painter Umakoshi Yoko. Born in 1934, Umakoshi has built an international career depicting the essence of humanity through oil paintings and etchings. Her work has been exhibited in major cities including Paris, New York, and Beijing, and she has created invitational pieces for both the Beijing and London Olympics. This exhibition marks the opening of a museum dedicated to her artistic legacy.

Art enthusiasts interested in contemporary Japanese painting and those who appreciate figurative work exploring human themes will find this exhibition rewarding. The international scope of Umakoshi's career makes this accessible to visitors unfamiliar with Japanese art scenes, as her work has resonated across cultures. As this is the museum's inaugural exhibition, expect a carefully curated selection representing the breadth of her decades-long practice.