March 18, 2023
The Itchiku Kubota Art Museum Reopens, Inviting Visitors to Explore the Fascinating World of Legendary Japanese Artist
Kawaguchi, Japan – The International Chodiev Foundation (ICF) is delighted to announce the long-awaited reopening of the Itchiku Kubota Art Museum.
After months of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the museum is ready to open its doors to kimono lovers and aficionados of the captivating world of Itchiku Kubota, a unique Japanese textile artist.
Opened in 1994, the Itchiku Kubota Art Museum became permanent home to Kubota and his magnificent works – a collection of more than hundred kimonos (The Kubota Collection), created in the original Itchiku Tsujigahana technique.
The Museum is located near Lake Kawaguchi, with a panoramic view of Mount Fuji. The structure and environment of the museum represent the artist’s unique worldview. The design of the main hall, which houses the Collection, is based on traditional Japanese architecture, but the structure evolves into a complex and spectacular pyramid-like puzzle of layered huge wooden beams that soar thirteen meters skyward. The entryway to the museum is embellished by the mix of coral and limestone from Okinawa and sculptural ironwork by present-day artists.
Itchiku Kubota worked with expert gardeners to place the decorative rocks, quiet ponds, streams and waterfalls to ensure the audio and visual delight for visitors making their way to the museum. The artist’s former workshop is also on site.
After Kubota’s death in 2003, his unique collection of 104 kimono was put up for auction. In 2011, Dr. Patokh Chodiev, Founder of the International Chodiev Foundation and a long-time admirer of Japanese art and culture, purchased the entire kimono collection, saving it for Japan and for art lovers worldwide.
Since then, International Chodiev Foundation has been managing the international promotion and preservation of the Itchiku Kubota Art Museum and its collection.
The reopening of the museum will provide the visitors with the opportunity to connect with the heart and soul of Itchiku Kubota’s artistic legacy, to rediscover his unique artistic vision, and explore the museum’s serene environment.
To plan a visit, please visit the Itchiku Kubota Art Museum’s website: http://www.itchiku-museum.com
The timeless Kubota Collection can be admired at any time online, at https://thekubotacollection.com
Media enquiries: media@internationalchodievfoundation.com
About International Chodiev Foundation (ICF)
The International Chodiev Foundation is a charitable organization, established in 1996 by international businessman and philanthropist Dr Patokh Chodiev. The Foundation’s work comprises a broad range of programmes focused on international relations, education, publishing, philanthropy, and the arts.
To find out more about ICF’s work please visit www.internationalchodievfoundation.com
About Kubota Collection
The Kubota Collection consists of 104 kimono created over four decades by visionary Japanese artist Itchiku Kubota. The Collection is housed in Itchiku Kubota Art Museum near Lake Kawaguchi, Japan. In 2011, the Kubota Collection was acquired by Dr. Patokh Chodiev, international businessman, Founder of the International Chodiev Foundation (ICF) and a long-time admirer of Japanese art and culture. Since then, ICF has been managing the international promotion and preservation of the Kubota Collection and the museum.
To find out more about the Kubota Collection please visit http://www.thekubotacollection.com/