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Traditionally, the thought of Japan conjures images of geishas, samurai and cherry blossoms. Well, prepare for all that and more in the exhibition ‘Giappone. Love and war stories’ at the Palazzo Albergati.
Upon hearing the title, you expect to learn about tales of passion and intrigue...and this exhibition certainly delivers. Through the traditional ukiyo-e art form, fantastical images of warriors, courtesans, demons, and kabuki actors come forth, presenting both the stuff of dreams and nightmares. Over 200 works have been collected from masters in the field such as Hiroshige, Hokusei and Kuniyoshi. Their woodcut prints are accompanied by artefacts such as garments and fans to further your experience.
The exhibition is comprised of ten sections, each showing a different part of culture in Japan from the 17th-19th century. However, besides romantic images such as geisha and samurai, the Japanese landscape and erotic shunga prints also make an appearance.
Palazzo Albergati
Via Saragozza, 28, 40123 Bologna
Opening times
Every day,10.00-20.00
Ticket office closes 1hr before close
Yōshū Chikanobu (1838-1912) Tango Ama no Hashidate“Ama no Hashidate nella provincia di Tango”
KitagawaUtamaro(1753-1806) Chōji-ya no uchi Hinatsuru“Hinatsuru della casa Chōji
Keisai Eisen (1790-1848) Yoshiwara no yoru no ame “Notte di pioggia allo Yoshiwara”
Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1864) Nurekami Chōgorō – Oseki
AndōHiroshige (1797-1858) Keiwaizaka Shōshō