Manggha
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Manggha is a division of Poland
's main branch of National Museum
in Kraków
.
to the National Museum in Kraków
. After his death, the collection was not exhibited, one reason being the lack of space to arrange the 6500 items. The lone exception was an exhibition in Cloth Hall
of Kraków in 1944, organised by the Germans, who occupied Poland at the time. A young Andrzej Wajda
saw the exhibition and became fascinated by Japanese art
.
In 1987, almost half a century later, Andrzej Wajda received a film award in Kyoto
. He decided to donate the entire sum to the National Museum in Kraków to build a brand new building in which to exhibit the entire collection.
Andrzej Wajda was supported by local authorities, the City of Kraków
, and the government of Japan with special help from Ambassador Nagao Hyodo. The East Japan Railway Workers' Union with president Akira Matsuzaki donated the equivalent of approximately $1MM U.S. to the Kyoto-Kraków Foundation created by Andrzej Wajda and friends.
The building was designed by Arata Isozaki
(celebrated Japanese architect), who donated the design to the Foundation. Krzysztof Ingarden, J.Ewy and JET Atelier were collaborating architects on the Polish side. The exterior features of this modern building—the roof resembles the sea in many old Japanese paintings—echo both the museum's surroundings and some of the art housed within; the garden next to the building is a gift of the City of Kyoto. It is a contemporary structure that both complements and contrasts with the ancient art of Japan, and contains both exhibition and conference rooms. In addition to its permanent exhibitions, the Centre organises temporary ones—mostly relating to Japanese art, culture and technology. In addition, the Centre organises courses in tea
brewing, Ikebana
, and Japanese language
. Manggha is the headquarters of the Polish Bonsai
Club.
Manggha was opened on November 30, 1994.
In 1997, Manggha received a Special Award of the Japanese Foundation.
On July 11, 2002, Manggha was visited by Emperor Akihito
and his wife Michiko
. On the request of the Emperor, an exhibition of selected woodcuts of the great Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige had been prepared. The Emperor and his wife donated some audio-visual equipment to the Centre (for the school of Japanese language).
In a 2006 architectural competition, the Centre was chosen as one of twenty most interesting examples of architecture
in Poland built after 1989. - "Polska. Ikony architektury" ("Poland. Icons of Architecture").
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Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
's main branch of National Museum
National Museum, Kraków
The National Museum in Kraków , established in 1879, is the main branch of Poland's National Museum, which has many permanent collections around the country.-History:...
in Kraków
Kraków
Kraków also Krakow, or Cracow , is the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Situated on the Vistula River in the Lesser Poland region, the city dates back to the 7th century. Kraków has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Polish academic, cultural, and artistic life...
.
History
In 1920, Feliks Jasieński—critic, writer and collector of art, whose penname was "Manngha"—donated his collection of artworks connected with JapanJapan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
to the National Museum in Kraków
Kraków
Kraków also Krakow, or Cracow , is the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Situated on the Vistula River in the Lesser Poland region, the city dates back to the 7th century. Kraków has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Polish academic, cultural, and artistic life...
. After his death, the collection was not exhibited, one reason being the lack of space to arrange the 6500 items. The lone exception was an exhibition in Cloth Hall
Sukiennice
The Renaissance Sukiennice in Kraków, Poland, is one of the city's most recognizable icons. It is the central feature of the Main Market Square in the Kraków Old Town . It was once a major centre of international trade. Traveling merchants met there to discuss business and to barter...
of Kraków in 1944, organised by the Germans, who occupied Poland at the time. A young Andrzej Wajda
Andrzej Wajda
Andrzej Wajda is a Polish film director. Recipient of an honorary Oscar, he is possibly the most prominent member of the unofficial "Polish Film School"...
saw the exhibition and became fascinated by Japanese art
Japanese art
Japanese art covers a wide range of art styles and media, including ancient pottery, sculpture in wood and bronze, ink painting on silk and paper and more recently manga, cartoon, along with a myriad of other types of works of art...
.
In 1987, almost half a century later, Andrzej Wajda received a film award in Kyoto
Kyoto
is a city in the central part of the island of Honshū, Japan. It has a population close to 1.5 million. Formerly the imperial capital of Japan, it is now the capital of Kyoto Prefecture, as well as a major part of the Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto metropolitan area.-History:...
. He decided to donate the entire sum to the National Museum in Kraków to build a brand new building in which to exhibit the entire collection.
Andrzej Wajda was supported by local authorities, the City of Kraków
Kraków
Kraków also Krakow, or Cracow , is the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Situated on the Vistula River in the Lesser Poland region, the city dates back to the 7th century. Kraków has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Polish academic, cultural, and artistic life...
, and the government of Japan with special help from Ambassador Nagao Hyodo. The East Japan Railway Workers' Union with president Akira Matsuzaki donated the equivalent of approximately $1MM U.S. to the Kyoto-Kraków Foundation created by Andrzej Wajda and friends.
The building was designed by Arata Isozaki
Arata Isozaki
Arata Isozaki is a Japanese architect from Ōita. He graduated from the University of Tokyo in 1954. Isozaki worked under Kenzo Tange before establishing his own firm in 1963. He was awarded the RIBA Gold Medal in 1986.In 2005, Arata Isozaki founded the Italian branch of his office: Arata Isozaki &...
(celebrated Japanese architect), who donated the design to the Foundation. Krzysztof Ingarden, J.Ewy and JET Atelier were collaborating architects on the Polish side. The exterior features of this modern building—the roof resembles the sea in many old Japanese paintings—echo both the museum's surroundings and some of the art housed within; the garden next to the building is a gift of the City of Kyoto. It is a contemporary structure that both complements and contrasts with the ancient art of Japan, and contains both exhibition and conference rooms. In addition to its permanent exhibitions, the Centre organises temporary ones—mostly relating to Japanese art, culture and technology. In addition, the Centre organises courses in tea
Tea
Tea is an aromatic beverage prepared by adding cured leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant to hot water. The term also refers to the plant itself. After water, tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world...
brewing, Ikebana
Ikebana
is the Japanese art of flower arrangement, also known as .-Etymology:"Ikebana" is from the Japanese and . Possible translations include "giving life to flowers" and "arranging flowers".- Approach :...
, and Japanese language
Japanese language
is a language spoken by over 130 million people in Japan and in Japanese emigrant communities. It is a member of the Japonic language family, which has a number of proposed relationships with other languages, none of which has gained wide acceptance among historical linguists .Japanese is an...
. Manggha is the headquarters of the Polish Bonsai
Bonsai
is a Japanese art form using miniature trees grown in containers. Similar practices exist in other cultures, including the Chinese tradition of penjing from which the art originated, and the miniature living landscapes of Vietnamese hòn non bộ...
Club.
Manggha was opened on November 30, 1994.
In 1997, Manggha received a Special Award of the Japanese Foundation.
On July 11, 2002, Manggha was visited by Emperor Akihito
Akihito
is the current , the 125th emperor of his line according to Japan's traditional order of succession. He acceded to the throne in 1989.-Name:In Japan, the emperor is never referred to by his given name, but rather is referred to as "His Imperial Majesty the Emperor" which may be shortened to . In...
and his wife Michiko
Michiko
Michiko is a Japanese given name, used for females. Although written romanized the same way, the Japanese language written forms can be different...
. On the request of the Emperor, an exhibition of selected woodcuts of the great Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige had been prepared. The Emperor and his wife donated some audio-visual equipment to the Centre (for the school of Japanese language).
In a 2006 architectural competition, the Centre was chosen as one of twenty most interesting examples of architecture
Architecture
Architecture is both the process and product of planning, designing and construction. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural and political symbols and as works of art...
in Poland built after 1989. - "Polska. Ikony architektury" ("Poland. Icons of Architecture").
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