Momose Hisashi (born in 1944 in Hokkaido prefecture) is now based in Morioka city, Iwate prefecture and has been working consistently on the theme of color gradations for over 40 years. From the 1970's to the 80's he produced unique prints composed of color gradations by serigraph and neco print. In the 80's he started a different series of works; pasting hand-made papers and metal leaves on a canvas surface in accordance with subtle color changes.

His unique works, described as "prints without screen stencils" or "unpainted pictures", have received high appreciation here and abroad.

His further pursuit of the creative possibility of color expression currently expands to site-specific installations with multiple layers of nets painted in fluorescent colors.

This retrospective exhibition reviews the development of his exceptionally rich and expressive art by displaying as many as 100 works, including the outstanding large-scaled works after the 70's when his pursuit of the gradational representation began.



Special Talk Event
Sep.20, 2010　14:00-15:00
at the Hall


Lecture by the Curator
Oct.24, 2010　14:00-15:00
at the Hall

Film Screening - documentary film of the artist's creative process
Sep.11 - Nov.23, 2010
at the Lounge


Gallery Talks
Sep.24, Oct.8,Oct.22, Nov.3, Nov.19, 2010 14:00-
at the Temporary Exhibition Gallery

Admission ( ) shows the rate for groups of 20 people or more
Adults 800(650)yen
Students of Senior High School and University 400(500)yen
Students of Elementary School and Junior High School 250(300)yen
*Temporary exhibition tickets cover the admission of the museum collection exhibition.
*Advance tickets　(same price as the group tickets)　available at the museum until the day before the opening.