The Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam, in cooperation with Hue Fine Arts Museum proudly present a traveling exhibition “NINGYŌ: Art and Beauty of Japanese Dolls” from 20^th of April to 4^th of May, 2022 at Hue Fine Arts Museum – Diem Phung Thi Arts Center, 17 Le Loi, Phu Nhuan, Hue.

Under the title NINGYŌ, which means “human shape” in Japanese, the doll culture that has been cultivated over the long history of Japan will be introduced through a total of 67 carefully selected dolls, divided into 4 sections: “Ningyō to pray for children’s growth,” “Ningyō as fine art,” “Ningyō as folk art,” and “Spread of Ningyō culture.”

The fact that dolls are an indispensable part of our daily lives is not limited to Japan, but the diversity of dolls and their delicate craftsmanship, backed by a deep love of dolls, could be said to be the characteristics of Japanese doll culture. This exhibition presents a comprehensive introduction to Japanese doll culture, from Katashiro and Amagatsu, which are considered to be the archetypes of dolls in Japan, to local dolls that reflect the climate and anecdotes from across the country, to dress-up dolls that are beloved in Japan today as doll toys, and scale figures that are highly regarded around the world.

We appreciate that each doll on exhibition would be warmly welcomed in Hue, and that many audiences in Hue would experience the charm of Japanese dolls.

Admission free

Exhibition Information
Organizer:                         The Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam

Support:                            Hue Fine Arts Museum

Opening Ceremony        16:00 19^th April, 2022

Open Time:                       Wednesday 20^th April to Wednesday 4^th of May, 2022

8:30 – 18:00 (from Monday to Thursday)

8:30 – 21:00 (from Friday to Sunday)

(No closed days)

Venue:                                Hue Fine Arts Museum

Diem Phung Thi Arts Center, 17 Le Loi, Phu Nhuan, Hue

For further information, please contact:
The Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam
27 Quang Trung, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi               TEL 024-3944-7419    www.jpf.org.vn
Ms. Sugisaki (ext 160) – Ms. Nha (ext 115)