left：Alfred Sisley《Haystacks》1895／Morohashi Museum of Modern Art
right：Richard Wilson《Cicero’s Villa》Unknown year of production／Koriyama City Museum of Art

Outline:
An art museum is not only a place where you can view many artworks, but also a place for intellectual exploration where you can learn about various histories and cultures through art appreciation. It is also a place where you can nurture your own sensitivity. However, it is still often perceived as “having a high barrier” and “requiring background knowledge to enjoy.”
The upcoming exhibition, YORIMICHI Exhibition: Various Topics to Broaden Your View of Art, embodies the wish of Teizo Morohashi (1934–2003), the founder of the Morohashi Museum of Modern Art, that he wanted children to have the opportunity to become more familiar with art. We are organizing exhibitions that make art accessible and enjoyable for various visitors—from art enthusiasts to those who find art difficult to understand or unfamiliar.
This exhibition will display works from our collection as well as masterpieces from art museums throughout Japan. We will present them from various angles, focusing not only on their artistic significance but also on the “anecdotes,” casual conversations and behind-the-scenes stories.
By looking at art's historical trajectory with the episodes, techniques involved, and artists’ personalities, they can help the visitors share the richness, depth, and wonder of art, while providing opportunities to gain new perspectives and understanding of artworks. We hope that, as you freely explore the exhibition venues and enjoy encounters with artworks, you will discover your own YORIMICHI (detour) within the museum.