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The meaning of the title and theme

KOBORI Tomoto
"SANO Ryohaku listening to the Tale of the Heike"
c.1929

Exhibition period	October 25 - December 21, 2025

The term "gadai" has two main meanings. One refers to the title of the work, and the other refers to the theme　depicted in the work. Typically, the name of the theme depicted is used as the title of the work, but sometimes the title alone does not convey the depth of the theme, and titles like "Untitled" are often given as well. In this exhibition, we will explore the relationship between the titles given to artworks and their themes, and seek to uncover what "gadai" means.

Hours :	9:30 - 17:00 ( last admission 16:30 )
Closed :	on Mondays (except for November 3 and 24), November 4 and 25
Admission fee :	Adults: 260 (200) yen University & high school students: 120 (100) yen Children under 15 (except high school students): Free *You are admitted to the collection galleries with your special exhibition ticket. * ( ) indicate group prices (20 people or more)

TAKAKU Aigai "Pine, Bamboo, and Plum in winter" c.1834

CABANEL, Alexandre "Diane chasseresse" 1882

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