Written by Aarohi Narain
Sanno Museum celebrates the 185th anniversary of the birth of Pierre-Auguste Renoir with a major retrospective featuring approximately 50 works from its renowned collection, including 12 pieces on public display for the first time.
What to expect
Organized into five chapters, the show follows Renoir’s practice across roughly six decades, from portraits and landscapes to still lifes, decorative paintings, and nudes that remain central to both his appeal and his controversy. Throughout, the exhibition foregrounds Renoir’s conviction that painting should offer pleasure and beauty, an idea that still resonates even as contemporary audiences may approach that ideal more critically.
Schedule
The exhibition extends until July 31. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with last entry at 4:30 p.m. The museum is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (except April 29, and May 5–6).
Tickets
General admission costs ¥1,300.
How to get there
From Osaka Station, take the Osaka Loop Line to Kyobashi Station. The Sanno Museum is located about a 6-minute walk from there.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.
