I had been looking forward to checking out this special exhibition about Kimono since the V&A first announced it. During the opening weekend, I popped along for a visit to find lots of people curiously working their way through galleries packed to the brim with a whole host of beautiful Kimono. In this sense, I couldn’t have been happier to see so many people turning out for a Japan-themed exhibition. ロンドンの博物館「ビクトリア&アルバート (V&A)」で着物の企画展示が開催されると聞いてから、この日をずっと楽しみにしていました。2020年2月末からスタートした展示に、オープン直後の週末に行ってきました。空間いっぱいに広がる美しい着物の展示。オーディエンスであふれた空間で、日本に関する展示がこんなにも注目を浴びるなんて嬉しいと感じました。 Overall, the gallery space was not bad when viewed as a kind of fashion exhibit; all the kimono on display were very beautiful. However, I was left with somewhat mixed feelings in my mind. As a Japanese woman…
I am not a big fan of sculptures. Before I visit this famous Rodin Museum, I was unsure about how to enjoy the sculpture as an art form. The visit to this lovely house where Rodin himself lived, made me realise the true joy of exploring the world of sculptures. 彫刻芸術の楽しみ方があまりわからず、よさが理解できていなかった私。このロダンミュージアムに訪れるかはかなり迷いました。でも、行って正解。ロダンがかつて住んでいた邸宅がそのままミュージアムとなっているこの空間、迫力のある彼の作品を間近に鑑賞することができます。 It was small enough to see the art very close to you. Lighted warmly by a sunlight, natural shadow created a deep contrast on the surface, the sculptures looked almost alive. I felt like they were about to start moving! 館内に日が柔らかく差し込み、自然な陰影が、彫刻の美しさを引き立てます。まるで、動き出すのではないかと思うほど。ぐんぐんと、その魅力にひきこまれていきました。 Museum offers variety of Rodin art everywhere in the building, as well as the famous ‘Le Penseur’ in…