The exhibition "Emile Gallé: Longing for Paris," commemorating 120 years since the death of Emile Gallé, who achieved brilliant success by developing a unique worldview in glass, ceramics, and furniture, is being held at the Suntory Museum of Art until Sunday, April 4th.
Lamp "Hitoyotake" by Emile Gallé 1902Suntory Museum of Art [Full-time exhibition]
Emile Gallé was a pioneer who elevated glass art to the level of art, and had a major influence on the art world that followed with his innovative techniques and philosophical themes embedded in his works. This exhibition focuses on his relationship with Paris, where Gallé established his reputation, and looks back on the development of his creativity.
Compote with lid, Emile Gallé, 1870s Pola Museum of Art [Full-time exhibition]
Bottle with stopper "Bat and Poppy" Emile Gallé 1892 Suntory Museum of Art [Period-long Exhibition]
The exhibition will cover works that could be considered the origins of the young Gallé, including his early days when he was welcomed into Paris, masterpieces from the time of the Paris World's Fair, when he developed his unique worldview and achieved brilliant fame, and even works from his final years, which could be considered the culmination of Gallé's work, showing his feelings as he was suffering from leukemia and presumably preparing for death, and how he devoted his life to his unique art.
Morning glory vase "Moth" Emile Gallé 1900 Suntory Museum of Art [Period-long Exhibition]
Footed cup "Dragonfly" Emile Gallé 1903-04 Suntory Museum of Art [Period-long Exhibition]
Emile Gallé has opened up new possibilities by going beyond the boundaries between art and craft. We hope you will come to the exhibition to see his inspiring works.
◆ "120 Years After His Death: Emile Gallé: Longing for Paris"
[Period] Currently being held - Sunday, May 2025, 4
[Venue] Suntory Museum of Art
[Opening hours] 10:00-18:00 (10:00-20:00 on Fridays)
*Open until 3pm on March 19th and April 4th
*Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.
[Closed on] Tuesdays
*Open until 4pm on April 8th
[Admission fee] Adults: 1,700 yen, University and high school students: 1,000 yen
* Free for junior high school students and younger
* Free admission for those with a disability certificate and one caregiver only
*To protect the artworks, the exhibits will be rotated during the exhibition period.
*This exhibition has a "silent viewing time" from 10:00 to 11:00, during which photography and conversation are prohibited. Photography is permitted except during these times.
