The Yamatane Art Museum is hosting a special exhibition until November 15th titled "Takeuchi Seihō’s Tabby Cat and an Animal Paradise". The event looks at Seihō’s 'Madaraneko', or 'Tabby cat' piece, which was designated as an Important Cultural Property, and a variety of other animal themed artworks.
Some of the other works on display include the likes of Goun Nishimura's Polar Bear (1907), Koichi Takeuchi's Monkeys (1977), and Togyū Okamura's Rabbit (1947). Approximately 60 pieces in total will be shown at the event.
Getting there
The Yamatane Museum of Art is located just over 10 minutes on foot from Ebisu Station, served by the JR Yamanote, Shonan Shinjuku and Saikyo Lines, and the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line.
Alternatively, a bus is available from Shibuya Station's East Exit. Take the Toei Bus (Metropolitan Bus) "Gaku 03", bound for the Nisseki Medical Center. Alight at the "Higashi 4-chome"stop, and the museum is a two minute walk from there.
