The Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam, in cooperation with Ho Chi Minh City Fines Art Museum, proudly present a traveling exhibition “NINGYŌ: Art and Beauty of Japanese Dolls” from 13th to 29th of May, 2022 at Ho Chi Minh City Fines Art Museum –97A Pho Duc Chinh, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
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 Ho Chi Minh City, and that many audiences would experience the charm of Japanese dolls.
Exhibition Information
Organizer: The Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam
Support: Ho Chi Minh City Fines Art Museum
Opening Ceremony 9:00 13th May, 2022
Open Time: Friday 13th May to Sunday 29th May, 2022
8:00 – 17:00 (from Monday to Sunday)
(No closed days)
Venue: Ho Chi Minh City Fines Art Museum
97A Pho Duc Chinh, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
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)
