Turner from Tate: The Sublime in Painting and a Dialogue with Contemporary Art
UpcomingDatesOct 24, 2026 – Feb 21, 2027
Ueno
[Ueno] "Turner from Tate: The Sublime in Painting and a Dialogue with Contemporary Art" opens October 24 at the National Museum of Western Art!
Overview
The exhibition "Turner from Tate: The Sublime in Painting and a Dialogue with Contemporary Art" will be held in the Special Exhibition Galleries of the National Museum of Western Art in Ueno.
The exhibition features works by Turner from the collection of Tate, the UK's leading national art museum. Turner is known for his pursuit of the sublime in painting. The exhibition is organized around this theme and also presents his works in dialogue with contemporary art.
The National Museum of Western Art is located in Ueno Park, and the exhibition will be held in its Special Exhibition Galleries. It is a rare chance to see a large group of works from a major overseas museum in one place, which makes it a notable exhibition in the Ueno area.
For now, please see the official website for details on admission, access and opening days. We will share more information as it is announced.
Event Information
- Dates: October 24, 2026 – February 21, 2027
- Venue: Special Exhibition Galleries, National Museum of Western Art
- Official URL: https://www.nmwa.go.jp/jp/exhibitions/upcoming.html
- Location: Special Exhibition Galleries, National Museum of Western Art
- Venue: The National Museum of Western Art(Address: 7-7 Uenokoen, Taito-ku, Tokyo)
- Official website: https://www.nmwa.go.jp/jp/exhibitions/upcoming.html
- Last checked: Aug 28, 2026
Information is as of the date last checked. Schedules may change or events may be cancelled, so please check the official website for the latest details.
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