Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum: Aubrey Beardsley Exhibition (2)π¨π
Though I didn't know much about Beardsley himself, his artworks are connected to figures like Oscar Wilde (he illustrated Salome) and his social circle included William Morris. π¨π As I looked at the exhibition, I could automatically piece together the outline of the social groups and artistic trends (Art Nouveau) of that era, which I found really fascinating. π¨β¨ While viewing the exhibition, I recalled the plot of Salome that I had seen before. ππ Knowing the story made the exhibition even more enjoyable! (I also plan to catch up on The Death of King Arthur soon.) ππ No matter what, he only lived to be 25, yet he left his mark in art history. I can't help but marvel at the vitality and explosive creativity of a genius. π« π¨π Exhibition Style: One thing I found particularly interesting is that the exhibition uses a timeline of Beardsley's life from ages 16 to 25 as a guide, with highlighted sections. ππ For visitors, it's easy to see what's coming up next. Plus, since a key feature of Beardsley's life is his short life and brilliant artistic career, this timeline really brings that home. ππ¨ ππIn Tokyo 2025.04.27 #Tokyo ππΈ
