[Special Exhibition]
A Living Tapestry

Overview

What does "living being" mean to you?

We are surrounded by countless living beings. Animals, plants, tiny insects, creatures in the water—and humans, too. But what exactly is a "living being"? Is it something that moves, eats, and reproduces? Or could it be something more mysterious?

In this exhibition, six contemporary artists present their own interpretations of living beings. These creatures may not always resemble real-life organisms. Some might appear truly alive, others may take on fantastical forms, and some may not exist at all. As you experience these artworks, you may begin to view "living beings" in an entirely different light.

Like walking through a real forest, this exhibition invites you to encounter new discoveries as you wander through the artworks—maybe you'll come across a living being that is uniquely your own.

Artists
OSONE Shunsuke / OKAE Shinichiro / TANAKA Sho / TOMIOKA Natsue / TOMITA Natsumi / mirocomachiko 

Information

Period｜2025.7.19 sat – 9.15 mon
Open｜9:00-17:00
*Open until 8pm on July 26.(Last admission 30min. before closing.)
Closed｜Wednesday
Venue｜Exhibition galleries 1, 2, 3 of the Nagano Prefectural Art Museum

Admission Fees

A Living Tapestry exhibition:
General: ¥1,000yen (¥900yen)
University students & visitors aged 75 and over: ¥800yen (¥700yen)
High school students & visitors under 18: Free

Combined ticket with the Collection Exhibition [Main Building & Higashiyama Kaii Gallery]:
General: ¥1,500yen
University students & visitors aged 75 and over: ¥1,300yen

※ Prices in parentheses ( ) indicate group rates for 20 or more people.
※ Discounts cannot be combined.
※ Admission is free for visitors with a disability certificate (Physical Disability Certificate, Rehabilitation Certificate, or Mental Disability Certificate) and one accompanying person.
※High school students, university students and visitors aged 75 and over are required to show IDs.

Accessibility

There is no general visitor parking available at the Nagano Prefectural Art Museum. Please use public transportation or nearby toll parking lots. *The parking space located at the north of the annex, Higashiyama Kaii Gallery, is a dedicated parking lot for the Shinshu Parking Permit Program. 

▶by Bus
From the No.1 bus stop of the Zenkoji Exit bus station at the JR Nagano Station,
① take the Alpico buses Route11, Route 16, or Route 17, and get off at the Zenkoji-kita bus stop. The museum is a 3-minute walk east from the stop.
② take Binzuru-go buses, and get off at the Zenkoji Daimon bus stop. The museum is a 10-minute walk east from the stop.

▶by Train (The Nagano Dentetsu Line)
Get off at the Zenkoji-shita Station. The museum is a 15-minute walk northwest from the station.

*Please visit the link below for the general information of the Nagano Prefectural Art Museum.　Here