Summer Vacation Children’s Museum: 20th-Century Art
Calling all young detectives on summer vacation—can you solve the mystery?
We invite both children and adults to enjoy these distinctive works of 20th-century European art.
Dates
Hours of operation
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM *Open until 8:00 PM from Saturday, August 8 to Monday, August 10 (last admission 30 minutes before closing)
Days closed
July 21 (Mon), July 27 (Mon), August 24 (Mon)
Venue
Permanent Exhibition Room 2
Admission fee
General: 500 yen / Groups (20 or more): 400 yen
* During the special exhibition period (starting August 1), admission is included with the special exhibition ticket.
* Free admission for: high school students and younger; residents of Kagawa Prefecture aged 65 or older; and holders of a disability certificate, a certificate for specified medical expenses (designated intractable disease), or a certificate for medical expenses for specified pediatric chronic diseases (along with their caregivers). Please present the relevant proof/certificate.
Organizers
The Kagawa Museum
Selected Exhibits
*All items are from the museum’s collection.
Georges Rouault, “Monique,” 1953-56, oil on panel.
Explanation for Adults
Rouault was an artist who took his time to perfect a painting, repeatedly layering on paint, scraping it off, and applying it again until he was satisfied. On the surface of this work, you can see paint running upwards—from the bottom toward the top. It is unlikely to be a mere accident; he almost certainly left it that way intentionally, though the reason remains unknown. Try imagining the process the artist used to create this painting.
Explanation for Children
The painting looks bumpy. It seems the paint has been layered so much that the surface is thick and raised. Take a look at the corners of the painting or around the forehead. You can even see places where the paint is running upwards. How do you think Rouault painted this?
Related Events
Museum Talk
Talk event: No registration required, free to attend (admission ticket required)
Date & Time: Saturday, July 25, 2026, and Sunday, August 9, 2026; starting at 14:00 on each day
Venue: Permanent Exhibition Room 2 (2nd Floor)