Kobe Fashion Museum The Kobe Fashion Museum will hold a special exhibition, “Modern Paintings of Peace – The Unimat Collection, from Millet to Wyeth,” from Saturday, November 22nd.

[Kobe Fashion Museum] The Kobe Fashion Museum will hold a special exhibition, “Modern Paintings of Peace – The Unimat Collection, from Millet to Wyeth,” from Saturday, November 22nd. ​
Kobe Fashion Museum Press Release: October 18, 2025 The Kobe Fashion Museum will be holding a special
exhibition, “Modern Paintings of Peace – The Unimat Collection, from Millet to Wyeth,” from Saturday, November 22nd. Approximately 90 works are on display, ranging from the Barbizon School, including
Jean-François Millet, the Impressionists, including Pierre-Auguste Renoir, the École de Paris, including Tsuguharu Foujita, and American national painter, Andrew Wyeth.
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Yoji Takahashi, founder of the Unimat Group, which operates a wide range of businesses, including office coffee, interior design, and resorts, will be showcasing a selection of the finest works from the extensive collection of Western art he has built over the years. The company, which advocates for a richer, more fulfilling lifestyle, has amassed a collection based on the theme of “beauty of relaxation.” This exhibition brings together approximately 90 modern paintings, ranging from the Barbizon School of Jean-François Millet (1814-1875) to the Impressionists of Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919), the École de Paris of Tsuguharu Foujita (1886-1968), and American national artist Andrew Wyeth (1917-2009). Enjoy these captivating works, which evoke a sense of tranquility, including idyllic rural and waterfront landscapes and smiling children.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/56903/32/56903-32-2aa7d636580db191a8eda578e9b7bf0e-1787×1680.jpg Marie-François Firmin-Girard, “The Walk” (detail), year of production unknown / Collection of the Unimat Group ■Exhibition composition Chapter 1: Drawing the countryside In addition to works by the Barbizon School, including Millet and Théodore Rousseau, who were pioneers of Impressionism, the exhibition will also feature landscape paintings by Courbet and Utrillo.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/56903/32/56903-32-ec6f1fc3f24b452f58f53e525dc5c2cb-1442×1073.jpg Jean-François Millet, “Woman Hanging Out the Laundry,” 1854-1856 / Collection of the Unimat Group Chapter 2: The Allure of the Nude This exhibition introduces the appeal of artists such as Jean-Jacques Enner, who gained popularity for his nudes and female sculptures, the Impressionist master Renoir, and Tsuguharu Foujita (Léonard Foujita), the first Japanese artist to achieve international fame.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/56903/32/56903-32-3a731a50fc07fb153997d21ec5bc259a-1686×2353.jpg Leon Filipe, “Flowers and Girl,” 1876 / Collection of the Unimat Group
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/56903/32/56903-32-fc9a828c6dcb08e6dab4dab1de166606-1852×2381.jpg Jean-François Millet, “Sleeping Nymph and Satyr,” 1846-1847 / Collection of the Unimat Group Chapter 3: Various Expressions of the Figure This chapter explores the lyrical portrayals of figures by Impressionist masters such as Renoir and Degas, as well as early 20th-century painters of the École de Paris, such as Modigliani and Kees van Dongen.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/56903/32/56903-32-8b0eb2037c23008a9ab1ffd66e2a49de-1597×2449.jpg Raoul Dufy, “Portrait of Madame Roudinesco,” 1934 / Collection of the Unimat Group
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/56903/32/56903-32-110a4b147642cac6709a80782292a25c-1805×2337.jpg Camille Van Camp, “Pearl Necklace,” Year of Creation Unknown / Unimat Group Collection
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/56903/32/56903-32-5ed3801b15a10a270b5cb76f20369b73-2005×2414.jpg Jean-François Millet, “Girl with a Dog,” 1844-1845 / Collection of the Unimat Group Chapter 4: The World of Wyeth Wyeth’s paintings, often described as “poetic realism,” depict the nature and everyday life around us, evoke memories in the viewer.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/56903/32/56903-32-89abd0e8cd2d03f02748bb45d2009237-3590×2271.jpg Andrew Wyeth, “Mill Dog,” 1958 / Collection of the Unimat Group (C)2025 Wyeth Foundation for American Art / ARS, New York / JASPAR, Tokyo C5183 【Please Note】 The image of “Mill Dog” is used with permission from the Japan Artistic Copyright Association (JASPAR). Media companies will need to follow separate procedures if they wish to use the images. Thank you for your understanding. ■Event Overview 1) Title: Special Exhibition “Modern Paintings of Peace” -Unimat Collection: From Millet to Wyeth-” 2) Venue: Kobe Fashion Museum (2-9-1 Naka Mukoyamacho, Higashinada-ku, Kobe) Tel: 078-858-0050 Fax: 078-858-0058 3) Meeting period: November 22, 2025 (Sat) – January 18, 2026 (Sun) 4) Opening hours: 10:00 to 18:00 (Admission until 17:30) 5) Closed days Closed on Mondays, Tuesday, November 25th, Tuesday, January 13th, and the New Year’s holiday period (December 29th – January 3rd). *Open on Monday, November 24th (national holiday) and Monday, January 12th (national holiday). 6) Admission Fee: General: ¥1,000 (¥800); University students and those aged 65 or older residing outside Kobe City: ¥500 (¥400).
style=”font-size:16px;line-height:28px;padding:0;word-break:break-all;”> High school students and Kobe city residents aged 65 and over: Free ※ indicates group rates for 30 or more paying visitors 7) Organizers: Kobe Fashion Museum, Kobe Shimbun 8) Sponsors: Sun Television, Radio Kansai 9) Cooperation: Unimat Group 10) Decoration Support: Osaka Shoin Women’s University ◎Contact us Kobe Fashion Museum (Designated Manager: Kobe Shimbun Regional Creation/Kobe Shimbun Business Joint Venture) Contact: Imanaka TEL: 078-858-0050 URL:
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