Even when looking at the same object, everyone has a different way of reading it. The objects in this exhibition, with their mysterious combinations, pose a riddle on how to read them. There is no single response to the riddle. Countless responses are produced by the crossing of the perspectives presented by the eight research fields and the thoughts of you – visitors to the exhibition. Please join us for an experience to observe and read objects in a new light.

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Exhibition Highlights

[1] Keio University Art Center: Tatsumi Hijikata, Butoh Notation System Nadare Ame (Avalanche Candy), 1972

[2] Historical Documents Room, Faculty of Letters (Komonjoshitsu): OZAKI Sekijo, The Diary of OZAKI Sekijo, 1861—62

[3] Institute of Oriental Classics (Shido Bunko): The Album of Old Poem Strips, 14—17th century

[4] Department of Aesthetics and Science of Arts, Faculty of Letters: Albrecht Dürer, The Four Naked Women, 1497

[5] Fukuzawa Memorial Center for Modern Japanese Studies: Yoshitora Nagashima, The Battle of Ueno on July 4, 1868, ca.1874

[6] Mita Media Center (Keio University Library): Animals and Birds Imported by the Chinese and the Dutch, 18—19th century

[7] Department of Archaeology and Ethnology, Faculty of Letters: The Oldest Dog Burial Remains in Japan, Initial Jomon Period (ca.BC5500—5300)

[8] Keio Museum Commons: OBL Sheet for Exhibition Eight Perspectives on Reading Objects, 2021

Organized by:

Keio University Art Center / Historical Documents Room, Faculty of Letters (Komonjoshitsu) / Institute of Oriental Classics (Shido Bunko) / Department of Aesthetics and Science of Arts, Faculty of Letters / Fukuzawa Memorial Center for Modern Japanese Studies / Keio Museum Commons / Mita Media Center (Keio University Library) / Department of Archaeology and Ethnology, Faculty of Letters

Managed by:

Keio Museum Commons