Cézanne Legend Exhibition to Open June 17

The Pola Museum of Art (Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture) will hold the "Cézanne Legend" exhibition from Wednesday, June 17, to Wednesday, April 7, 2027. This exhibition commemorates the 120th anniversary of the death of painter Paul Cézanne, often called the "Father of Modern Painting." It will showcase selected Cézanne works from the Pola Museum's collection and delve into the charm of his art, which revolutionized 20th-century painting.

Paul Cézanne, "Sugar Bowl, Pears, and Tablecloth," 1893-1894, Pola Museum of Art

Born in Aix-en-Provence in the South of France, Paul Cézanne (1839-1906) received art education in his hometown before moving to Paris. There, he encountered the latest artistic trends, the essence of modernity, and forged his path toward original expression. Although he participated in the Impressionist exhibitions twice, he maintained a distance from the Impressionists' aesthetic of capturing fleeting moments. Cézanne moved his base of operations back to his native Provence region to hone his skills. His ultimate goal was to express art as "a harmony parallel to nature."

This exhibition will feature six oil paintings by Cézanne, including still lifes, landscapes, and portraits, from the Pola Museum's collection. It will also introduce works by artists such as Paul Gauguin, Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, and Henri Matisse, who revered Cézanne, were influenced by him, and carried on his legacy.

"You will understand, Cézanne is like a god of painting."

-- Henri Matisse, 1925

Paul Gauguin, "White Tablecloth," 1886, Pola Museum of Art. Henri Matisse, "The Lute," 1943, Pola Museum of Art.

Paul Cézanne, "Landscape in Provence," 1879-1882, Pola Museum of Art. Paul Cézanne, "The Bathers (Four Women)," 1877-1878, Pola Museum of Art.

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Details will be announced on the website as they are finalized.

Exhibition Overview

"Cézanne Legend"

Dates: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 – Wednesday, April 7, 2027 (Open daily during the exhibition period, closed on Tuesday, December 1) Venue: Exhibition Room 5, Pola Museum of Art Organizers: Pola Art Foundation, Pola Museum of Art Curator: Koji Kudo (Curator, Pola Museum of Art) Exhibition Webpage: https://www.polamuseum.or.jp/exhibition/20260617c02/ Artists Scheduled to Exhibit: Paul Cézanne, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Odilon Redon, Paul Gauguin, Vincent van Gogh, Pierre Bonnard, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque

[Concurrent Exhibitions]

Monet Centennial / 25th Anniversary of Museum Opening: "A New Eye - Monet and 21st Century Art"

25th Anniversary Program: "Collection Cinema"

About the Pola Museum of Art

Opened in 2002 in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, with the concept of "Coexistence of Hakone's Nature and Art." The museum holds exhibitions centered on its collection of Western paintings from Impressionism to the 20th century, while also collecting and exhibiting works by leading contemporary artists, expanding its perspective to contemporary expressions. The forest walking trails, utilizing its location within the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, offer enjoyment of the rich natural surroundings throughout the seasons.

Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Last admission at 4:30 PM)

Admission Fees: Adults ¥2,200 (including seniors) / University & High School Students ¥1,700 / Junior High School Students and younger Free / Persons with disabilities and one accompanying person ¥1,100 (all prices include tax). Group discounts available.

Location: 1285 Kozukayama, Sengokuhara, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa 250-0311

TEL: 0460-84-2111

Official Website: https://www.polamuseum.or.jp/