“The journey through seven sections meanders between the persuasive feminine world of the geisha and the legend of the faithful samurai warriors. The cultural world is immortalized in portraits of actors and scenes from nō and kabuki theater, and the world of nature is idealized through paintings of flowers, birds and landscapes.”
—Geisha Samurai: Memòries del Japó
“From the deep-rooted interest in manga to the profound influences of oriental art in Europe, with a special emphasis on modernism in Barcelona itself, this exhibition is a vibrant tribute to the diversity and cultural richness of Japan.”
—Metropolitan Barcelona
“The Japanese do not hear progress without listening to where it came from.”
—Ferran López Alagarda, curator
Last week, I visited an amazing new exhibition dedicated to Japanese traditional art and attire at Palau Martorell in Barcelona.
It was a great pleasure to see such unique and colourful pieces.
I really hope to travel to Japan and see more of this beauty.
Thank you to Kostiantyn Churikov for great company and the pretty pictures.
Additional photos via Palau Martorell.
Geisha Samurai runs thru 8 September 2024.
—purplesfinx
Flommist Veronika Vezirova, a.k.a. Purplesfinx, is an illustrator and graphic designer based in Barcelona. Inspired by culture of all kinds, she writes on topics that include art history, creativity and folklore. Her other works include manga and psychedelic poetry. Copyright © 2024 Veronika Vezirova.
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