| nycjadie | 21 Oct 2009 8:29 a.m. PST |
There's a show opening up this weekend at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York called Art of the Samurai: Japanese Arms & Armor. It should be a great show with rarely seen works on display. I've added a post about it on my website: link I plan on attending shortly and will post pictures and a review. It's perfect timing for me, as I'm nearing the completion of my Perry Miniatures samurai army! picture I hope to have pictures up of the whole army before the end of the year. I'm about 70-80 miniatures away, but I have to go back and paint all of the mon on the sashimono. Ugh. Steve
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Dr Mathias  | 21 Oct 2009 8:38 a.m. PST |
The samurai collection that is typically showing at the Met is really nice, the dedicated show should be fantastic!
Not sure I'll get to see it :( |
| axabrax | 21 Oct 2009 9:38 a.m. PST |
If this is the one that was in San Francisco last month you may be a trifle disappointed. There are a few very choice pieces but it's a very small exhibit and some of the armor is actually "replica armor" rather than the real deal. Still worth checking out if you are a samurai fan though. |
| nycjadie | 21 Oct 2009 9:53 a.m. PST |
I believe this is a different show. The Met worked directly with Tokyo in putting this show together and it's being billed as the most significant samurai exhibition in history. Ten years in the making, it collects many objects that have not been seen together even in Japan. Should be a great show. Steve
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| tiger g | 21 Oct 2009 11:04 a.m. PST |
Based on the New York Times article there are pieces that are going to be roatated throughout the show so a piece you see one day may not be there another. This is to reduce the exposure to light and air. Also Christie's Auction is having a sale of Samauri equipment. To get a catalog you need to register this week. |
| Ravens Forge Miniatures | 21 Oct 2009 4:29 p.m. PST |
Man, I'd love to go and see that! I am just about to make a foray into samurai, just trying to decide scale and manufacturer. |
| nycjadie | 21 Oct 2009 4:57 p.m. PST |
Tiger – Thanks for the heads-up. I'll try and secure catalogs. The online pictures look amazing. Ravens Forge – I've got recommendations if you're interested in 28's. I've painted enough of them to know! Let me know. Steve
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| Dave at Ambush Alley Games | 25 Oct 2009 11:41 p.m. PST |
Sounds like a great show. I'd love to go. Kingsford Miniatures samurai have really been tempting me to start collecting another army! |
| brevior est vita | 26 Oct 2009 6:31 a.m. PST |
Here is a link to the NYT article on the exhibition: link Cheers,
Scott |
| nycjadie | 26 Oct 2009 1:59 p.m. PST |
So, I saw this exhibition on Saturday and it was phenomenal. I didn't expect to see such quality specimens. For me, the armor stole the show, especially the full suits and helmets. I had no idea how huge some of the helmet decorations were. I mean, the Perry's put them on the figs, but in some cases they could be twice as long! Really, if you're a samurai student or fan of any type and can travel to see this show, I would recommend it. When the Met billed it as the most comprehensive samurai object exhibition, I was skeptical, but now I would not be surprised. Several of the full suits of armor were owned by famous generals and bestowed upon them by Tokugawa Ieyasu himself! They wouldn't allow me to take photographs, so I have no additional shots to share. Best,
Steve
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