EXHIBITION OVERVIEW

We are pleased to announce that the Tokyo Fuji Art Museum is hosting the ‘Exhibitions of Embassies: Introspective on Cultural Exchanges with the World.’ This exhibition series has been made possible through the dedicated collaboration of foreign embassies in Japan, who are deeply committed to disseminating their country’s culture as a window for cultural exchange.

This groundbreaking exhibition series marks the first attempt to illuminate lesser-known aspects of culture by showcasing treasured artworks and cultural assets loaned from embassies and ambassadorial residences of various countries. In addition to the exhibitions, we organize seminars and workshops led by embassy personnel. Moreover, we collaborate with our museum shop and restaurant, offering visitors immersive experiences that bring them closer to the vibrant cultures of these nations.

The Tokyo Fuji Art Museum continues to work hand-in-hand with countries worldwide to promote cultural exchange for peacebuilding in all its forms, providing opportunities for visitors to enjoy and appreciate outstanding cultures worldwide under its motto, ‘Fostering Global Citizens is Our Mandate.’


Greeting from the Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia to Japan

It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the opening of this special exhibition of Croatian art, presented in collaboration with the Tokyo Fuji Art Museum.

This exhibition presents a curated selection of works from the collection of the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia and the Ambassador’s Residence. We are pleased to showcase artwork that is typically not available for public viewing.

The collection spans from the Vučedol culture of 3000 B.C. to modern and contemporary art. We especially invite visitors to take note of the Croatian naive art of Ivan Lacković Croata (1932-2004) and Ivan Rabuzin (1921-2008), as well as the evocative works of Mersad Berber (1940-2012), whose poetic and visionary style has gained wide international recognition.

Croatian art reflects the soul of our nation — shaped by deep history, intimate landscapes, and a strong sense of identity. We are honored to share this creative heritage with the Japanese public, and we hope this exhibition will serve as a bridge of friendship and artistic dialogue between our two cultures.

I extend my heartfelt thanks to the Tokyo Fuji Art Museum for their generous support and collaboration. We invite you to enjoy and be inspired by this journey through Croatian art.

Dražen Hrastić
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Croatia to Japan