Yonezawa City Uesugi Museum [Special Exhibition]
“Bruno Munari: Art Before Art”
Opening Saturday, November 29, 2025
Art is often seen as something difficult to approach or hard to understand.
Bruno Munari (1907–1998), an Italian artist, broke down those barriers—helping people discover the beauty and playfulness of shapes, colors, and design found in everyday life.
Munari was active in a wide range of fields, including product design, graphic design, picture books, and art education for children. His works are filled with creativity and humor.
Believing that art should not only be something to look at, but also a means of communication, a spark for imagination, and, above all, something to enjoy, Munari presented art in many forms as a way to enrich daily life.
This exhibition features about 300 works and materials, inviting visitors to experience the power of visual communication and the joy of finding “seeds of art” in everyday moments.
No words are needed—you will discover a new way of sensing art.
Exhibition Details
- Dates: November 29, 2025 (Sat) – January 25, 2026 (Sun)
- Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Last entry 4:30 p.m.)
- Closed: Mondays (open if a national holiday, then closed the following weekday), and Dec. 27 – Jan. 1 (New Year holidays)
- Admission:
- Adults ¥590 (¥470 for groups of 20 or more)
- High school & university students ¥190 (¥150 for groups)
- Junior high school students and younger: Free
Gallery Talk
“The Magic of Bruno Munari”
– Exhibition talk by the curator
- Date: November 29 (Sat), 10:00 a.m.
- Admission ticket required / No reservation needed
Workshops (Advance Registration Required)
Night Tour: “Let’s Play with Munari!”
Explore the museum at night and enjoy Munari’s playful spirit.
- Date: December 19 (Fri), 7:00 p.m.
- Eligibility: Open to all (children must be accompanied by an adult)
- Capacity: 20 participants
- Fee: ¥500
- Registration starts: November 19 (Wed), 9:00 a.m.
Create & Discover: “Eco-Bag Workshop – Rose of Lettuce”
Make your own eco-bag inspired by Munari’s “Rose of Lettuce”!
- Date: December 13 (Sat)
- 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Preschoolers)
- 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Elementary school students & older)
- Capacity: 15 participants per session
- Fee: ¥500
- Registration starts: November 12 (Wed), 9:00 a.m.
Inquiries:
Yonezawa City Uesugi Museum
TEL: 0238-26-8001
