First time in 10 years for the exhibition to be held at Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art! Paul Klee Exhibition — Creation

Paul Klee Exhibition: Constellations of Creation” will be held at the Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art (Chuo-ku, Kobe) from March 29 to May 25, 2025.

In this world, you will never be able to understand me. For I live not only with the dead, but also with the unborn.” These words of Paul Klee (1879-1940) were used in the sales strategy of the gallery that launched Klee’s work in 1920, promoting his image as a solitary meditating artist.

Confronting the fundamental tragedy of life, Klee evoked light through line and color, depicting the energy of life in abstraction.

Paul Klee, Harmony of Northern Flora, 1927, Paul Klee Center (Gift of Livia Klee)

With the academic cooperation of the Paul Klee Center in Switzerland, the exhibition will trace Klee’s lifelong creative trajectory by comparing his works with those of artists with whom he interacted and referencing valuable materials from the period to redefine Klee within a “constellation” of people and information.

Paul Klee, Child Sitting, 1933, Utsunomiya Museum of Art *On exhibit from April 29

This is the first Klee exhibition at the Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art in ten years. Voice actor Kento Ito, who has worked extensively in animation and video games, will provide an audio guide, introducing the highlights of the exhibition and the appeal of the works. During the exhibition, there will also be commentary sessions by curators and museum volunteers, as well as events for children.

＜A word from the reporter:
Paul Klee, a favorite of the author, makes his first appearance at the Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art in 10 years. This is a chance to experience the miracle of Paul Klee’s creation through the six chapters of his works!

Details

Exhibition period

March 29, 2025 (Sat) – May 25, 2025 (Sun)

Place

Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art
(1-1-1 Wakihama Kaigandori, Chuo-ku, Kobe)
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Hours of operation

10:00-18:00
*Entrance until 30 minutes before closing

Admission Fee

General 2,000 yen
University students 1,500 yen
High school students and younger free
70 and older 1,000 yen

Closed

Mondays
*Open on Monday, May 5 and closed on Wednesday, May 7

• Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art official website https://www.artm.pref.hyogo.jp/