The Dynamism of 'Black'
黒の躍動
dates17 jul – 23 nov
address6-1-19 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku
hoursmon 10:00–18:00 · wed–sun 10:00–18:00
About this exhibition
The exhibition unveils three works that are said to have been painted at a traditional Japanese restaurant in August 1961, showcasing Taro Okamoto’s use of a dynamic 'black.'
curated by Akiomi Hirano
The artist
Taro Okamoto used a dynamic 'black' as a symbol of a way of life that transcends color, creating abstract black motifs resembling Sanskrit characters that conjure an image of an eerie, dark, magical world.
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Venue
Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum
6-1-19 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku
mon 10:00–18:00 · wed–sun 10:00–18:00
@taro_okamoto_memorial_museum
6-1-19 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku
mon 10:00–18:00 · wed–sun 10:00–18:00
@taro_okamoto_memorial_museum
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this listing last checked against the venue on 5 jul 2026
source: venue website
source: venue website