Hammershøi and Danish Painting
I visited “Hammershøi and Danish Painting,” held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum.
For “Hammershøi and Danish Painting,” the museum-goods lineup was wonderful, so I’d like to write an article. This exhibition is handled by “East,” a museum-shop planning company with a track record at the Klimt Exhibition, Vienna Modern Exhibition, and more.
Catalogue ¥2,273
First, the catalogue you’ll want to have.
Recently some exhibitions change the cover or release a smaller size, but this time there was only one design. *Prices are excl. tax (same below).
Postcards ¥139
Speaking of standard museum goods, it’s postcards.
Many types were sold at this exhibition too. The count is “48 types,” apparently.
Large postcards ¥186
These are large-format postcards of a size you can mail for ¥120.
With their sizeable feel, these seem better for framing and displaying. The back is gold-finished!
B2 poster ¥1,500
What I want to recommend is the poster, which is apparently permitted for sale only at this exhibition.
It was printed in the highest-ever image quality.
You’ll want to think carefully about storing and framing posters. Please also refer to the articles below.
Tote bag ¥1,200
Recently I feel tote bags have become standard at every exhibition.
The calm-colored flavor is nice.
Handkerchief towel ¥800
The handkerchief towel had stylish one-point embroidery. The fabric colors are gray-toned, in three colors.
Embroidered, and an Imabari-towel product.
Chopsticks ¥1,700 / mugs ¥1,600, ¥1,700 (excl. tax) / handkerchief
Japanese-made chopsticks and mugs were also sold. Both are calm colors.
Memo pad ¥600
The Hammershøi Exhibition original memo pad (ipitsusen note paper) is designed so it can also be used as a greeting card. Six of the exhibited works are included, and it’s a product made with permission from five collection institutions. It’s a special double-A-side spec where folding the paper in the middle lets you use it like a greeting card.
Chocolate cake, 2-pack ¥650 / 4-pack ¥1,000
Original chocolate cakes developed by East’s gourmand staff through repeated taste tests. How does it taste…?
Original candle ¥1,000
A Japanese-made candle with 18 hours of burn time.
Double clear file, A5: ¥463 / A4: ¥556
A double clear file with two pockets. Two sizes.
Paper folder ¥500
An eco “paper folder” was also prepared, countering plastic clear files.
Magnet ¥556
A magnet coated with a special resin called potting.
Canvas badge ¥500 / notebook ¥800
A canvas badge made of 100% linen fabric, and a special notebook made with codex binding. The notebook uses gray paper called “Tone F” for the inner pages.
Tote bag ¥5,200 / scarf ¥16,000
High-priced items appear too. The items were solid and good.
MOEBE frames
In a corner where many original goods were sold, there was a sales section for products connected to Denmark. Among them, what caught my attention was the Danish minimal frame “MOEBE.”
Displaying a Hammershøi Exhibition postcard in this frame would also be stylish.
Limited-time online shop opened
*Updated April 29, 2020
The Hammershøi Exhibition, which regrettably closed mid-run due to the impact of COVID-19.
In consideration of the special circumstances, a special online shop for museum goods was opened.
It’s a limited-time effort. Please refer to the article below.
Summary
Overall, my impression was that there were many stylish, minimal designs planned with care for the tone of the Hammershøi Exhibition. As a memento of the exhibition, I’d like to take my time choosing what I like.
*Prices are excl. tax.
The viewing report for this exhibition is below.
Overview
Hammershøi and Danish Painting
Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
Dates: January 21 (Tue)–March 26 (Thu), 2020 *Ended mid-run due to the impact of COVID-19
Closed: Mondays, February 25 (Tue) *but open February 24 (Mon holiday) and March 23 (Mon)
Hours: 9:30–17:30 (entry until 30 min before closing)
Evening hours: Fridays, February 19 (Wed), March 18 (Wed) 9:30–20:00 (entry until 30 min before closing)
Admission
Advance | general ¥1,400 / university & vocational students ¥1,100 / high schoolers ¥600 / 65+ ¥800
Same-day | general ¥1,600 / university & vocational students ¥1,300 / high schoolers ¥800 / 65+ ¥1,000
Group | general ¥1,400 / university & vocational students ¥1,100 / high schoolers ¥600 / 65+ ¥800
*Group discount for 20+
*Junior-high and younger free
*Free for holders of a disability/health handbook and one accompanying person; please bring proof
Organizers: Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, The Yomiuri Shimbun
Sponsor: Dai Nippon Printing
Support: Royal Danish Embassy
Special website: https://artexhibition.jp/denmark2020/
Inquiries TEL: 03-5777-8600 (Hello Dial)
