Exhibition - Bijin 美人：beauté à la japonaise

Description

The exhibition explores one of the major themes of Japanese art history: the bijin (美人), the essence of feminine beauty. Traditionally representing portraits of courtesans or beautiful women with standardized beauty, adorned in their finest clothes, the theme of the bijin has continued to fascinate throughout the ages. In today’s context where gender and body diversity are celebrated, where the very notion of universal beauty is questioned, what would the contemporary bijin look like? The exhibition presents the works of two artists who question the evolution of beauty standards in Japan. While Yukiko Hashizume presents a traditional and stereotyped vision of beauty, Kaori Izumiya questions and updates it.

General informations

The exhibition is presented as part of the Festival Accès Asie.

  • Opening: Thursday, May 4, 5pm to 8pm
  • Location: Conseil des arts de Montréal, Mezzanine, 1210 R. Sherbrooke E, Montréal, QC H2L 1L9
  • Exhibition: May 4 to June 23
  • Opening hours: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
  • Free

Bijin 美人: Artworks

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fleur flower nihonga peinture japonaise art japanese traditional Yukiko Hashizume kimono geisha young girl

Yukiko Hashizume, L'air frais 涼気, 2022
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Kaori Izumiya, Am I Here?, 2023

Kaori Izumiya, Am I Here?, 2023
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Yukiko Hashizume, Gloire du matin 朝顔, 2021
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Kaori Izumiya, Kimono Girl, 2023
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fleur flower nihonga peinture japonaise art japanese traditional Yukiko Hashizume camelia kimono girl japanese kimono geisha

Yukiko Hashizume, Camélia rouge 紅椿, 2023
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fleur flower ukiyo-e print peinture japonaise art japanese traditional Kaori Izumiya kimono geisha young girl sushi fish wave hokusai

Kaori Izumiya, Sushi Girl, 2023
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Yukiko Hashizume, Alstroemeria アルストロメリア, 2018
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fleur flower ukiyo-e print peinture japonaise art japanese traditional Kaori Izumiya kimono geisha young girl poolside watermelon

Kaori Izumiya, Poolside Girl, 2023
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fleur flower nihonga peinture japonaise art japanese traditional Yukiko Hashizume chardon thistle

Yukiko Hashizume, Chardon あざみ, 2019
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Kaori Izumiya, Equality, 2023
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fleur flower nihonga peinture japonaise art japanese traditional Yukiko Hashizume kimono geisha young girl mapple leaf red momijiyukata

Yukiko Hashizume, Son d'automne 秋の音, 2023
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Kaori Izumiya, Melon Soda Girl, 2023

Kaori Izumiya, Melon Soda Girl, 2023
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fleur flower nihonga peinture japonaise art japanese traditional Yukiko Hashizume rain umbrella kimono geisha

Yukiko Hashizume, Après la pluie 雨後, 2019
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fleur flower ukiyo-e print peinture japonaise art japanese traditional Kaori Izumiya kimono geisha young girl ramen tattoo

Kaori Izumiya, Ramen Girl, 2023
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fleur flower nihonga peinture japonaise art japanese traditional Yukiko Hashizume kimono geisha young girl umbrella yukata

Yukiko Hashizume, Soleil d'été 薄暑光, 2023
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fleur flower ukiyo-e print peinture japonaise art japanese traditional Kaori Izumiya kimono geisha young girl taiyaki desert wave hokusai

Kaori Izumiya, Taiyaki Girl, 2023
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fleur flower nihonga peinture japonaise art japanese traditional Yukiko Hashizume bubble soap kimono girl japanese kimono geisha

Yukiko Hashizume, Bulle de savon しゃぼん玉, 2022
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painting, portrait, woman, hat

Kaori Izumiya, Here, 2020
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Exhibition Images

Vernissage

Yukiko Hashizume

Kaori Izumiya

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