2023.9.13

In late October, by Takemoto Tadao [Shigyo Sosyu no Shisen－Utsukushii Hoshi Izukoe (The Eye of Shigyo Whither is Beautiful Star?)] (Kodansha Editorial) will be published.

　This time, from Kodansha Editorial, titled [The Eye of Shigyo Sosyu－Whither is Beautiful Star?] (¥2,420 (estimated tax included price) ISBN:978-4-86677-136-6, 288 pages), a new book by Mr. Takemoto Tadao, an art and literary critic active in both Japan and France, and professor emeritus at Tsukuba University, will be published in late October 2023. Known as a researcher of André Malraux, he has been engaged for many years in introducing Japan in depth and in East－West dialogue. As the standard-bearer of Spiritual Civilization, he has now finished writing “Shigyo Sosyu Ron (Shigyo Sosyu Theory)” for the future to come at the age of 90.

　Shigyo Sosyu, the subject, has lived a Bushido way of life, that is “Hagakure” spirit, based on the theory of the Universe・Life-energy・Civilization in order to carry out his humanity mission. The character of “Shigyo Sosyu,” which no one has ever portrayed before, is now revealed here. Please read this long-awaited book, which is enriched with prophecies of the humanistic future to help you to live through in the coming age.

Takemoto Tadao（1932- ）

【Profile】

Critic of art and literature in both Japanese and French. Professor emeritus at the University of Tsukuba, and former invited professor at the Collège de France. Internationally renowned as a close associate and researcher of André Malraux. He has consistently engaged in deep introduction of Japan and high-level dialogue between East and West, especially from the viewpoint of how humanity should recover from the historical error of rationalism, advocating the Renaissance of Spirituality Civilization, and published [Michi yori no Bara (Rose from the Unknown)] in eight volumes at the age of 89, a compilation of his life story as a Visionary. Two years later, in the fall of 2023, he will publish [The Eye of Shigyo Sosyu－Whither is Beautiful Star?] In addition to his main publications, [Dialogue with Marlowe], [The Secret Nostradamus Code], and [The Empress Michiko Inori no Uta (Poetry of Prayers)], and he has written and translated many books, including translation of “Anti-memoirs” by André Marlowe.

However, Romanticist is merely the literary aspect of the Visionary.
In this sense, Shigyo Sosyu is a Visionary.
At the extremity of his Eye, what did he see? Who will he be at that moment?
What I wished to depict was this unknown portrait looking up at the galaxy.

――From “Stigmata of the Sun,” Prelude

【Structure and Chapters】

Stigmata of the Sun　 Prelude
Introduction
Chapter 1: A New Myth
Chapter 2: The Struggle with the Angels
Chapter 3: Rising Jizan
Chapter 4: The First Miracle: Jōgashima (1978)
Chapter 5: The Second Miracle: Meguro Fudoson (1979)
Chapter 6: Cosmic Spirituality and Trials
Chapter 7: Discordance Rhapsody
Chapter 8: The Prophet’s Corridor

2023.7.27

On Aug.01, periodical booklet on Culture・Art “ARTIS” (bimonthly) No.24 will be published.

　 “ARTIS” (Art in Latin) No.24, introducing the collection of our gallery in various perspectives and receiving favorable reviews from the readers, will be published on Aug.01. In this booklet, in the Interview to the Director Shigyo Sosyu “The Art Talk,” the source of inspiration for the currently favorably displayed “寂―JAKU (Tranquility)” Exhibition, the ultimate expression of impermanence in this world “JAKU (Tranquility)” ― the unique Japanese sense of beauty that transcends sorrow and joy is contemplated. In “Creators” corner, Nakahara Nantenbo is featured, and the works of Yamaoka Tessyu and others, that the philosophical thought of “ZEN” related to “JAKU” is also introduced in various places.

　And in this [Contribution] My Eyes, Mr. Ito Tatsuya, graduate of Meiji University, School of Arts and Letters, has perceived the impression of Koshino Junko’s painting “Kage no Kosei II (Shadow Constitution II)” in the highly artistic writing. Mr. Ito also published his contemplation of Toshima Yasumasa’s “Winter Garden” in the Meiji University School of Arts and Letters Bulletin “Bungei Kenkyu” No.147. Please take a moment to read it.

　It is distributed free with free regular delivery, please contact Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa (Direct phone:03-3511-8162).

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▼ [Contents]

[Opening Page] Pursue an Artwork	: Toshima Yasumasa “Haioku no Niwa (Garden of Deserted House)
[Interview] The Art Talk	: 寂―JAKU
[Column] Creators	: Nakahara Nantenbo
[Free Project] Here and Now	: Ame ni Kiku (Listen to the Rain)
[Contribution] My Eye	: Ito Tatsuya
[Serials]	: Letter from Toshima Yasumasa 　Curator News

2023.6.12

In late July, Sosyu Genkoroku II [Ningen no Unmei] (Sosyu Chronicle of Words and Deeds II [Human Destiny]) (Jitsugyo no Nihonsha, Ltd., written by Shigyo Sosyu) is scheduled to be on sale!

This time, from Jitsugyo no Nihonsha, Ltd., Shigyo Sosyu‘s new series of Sosyu Genkoroku II (Sosyu Chronicle of Words and Deeds II) [Ningen no Unmei (Human Destiny)] will be on sale in late July.(￥2,200 (estimated tax included price) ISBN:978-4-408-65046-3, 304 pages)

Sosyu Genkoroku is a compilation of talks given by the author at lectures, and the second book, titled “Human Destiny,” contains four lectures given by the author at the NPO Hito no Kyoiku no Kai, the Matsushita Institute of Government and Management, the Authorized NPO Nihon o Utsukushikusuru-kai・Kagiyama Kyoshi-juku, and Ningengaku-juku・Nakanoshima.

Part 1: Shin no Ningen to wa nanika? (What is the Genuine Human?)
Part 2: Unmei to Kotsuryoku (Destiny and Bone Power).
Part 3: Ningen no Kanka-ryoku ni tsuite (On the Human Inspiring Power).
Part 4: Unmei ni ikiru (Live in Destiny).

With the above chapters, in this book, Shigyo Sosyu’s theory of Destiny is summarized, and how we should think about “Human Destiny.”

In addition, the Zen phrase “Dokuza Daiyuho (独座大雄峰)” (from [Hekiganroku (碧巌録)]), which means simply sitting alone on a mountaintop, was chosen by Shigyo Sosyu as the fundamental attitude for each of us to live life to the fullest.

“The reader has a destiny, and I have a destiny. The dialogue between these two destinies is the life of this book.” ――― From the Foreword of “Human Destiny” by Shigyo Sosyu.

2023.5.27

On June 01, periodical booklet on Culture・Art “ARTIS” (bimonthly) No.23 will be published.

　 “ARTIS” (Art in Latin) No.23, introducing the collection of our gallery in various perspective and receiving favorable reviews from the readers, will be published on Jun.01. In this booklet, in the interview to Shigyo Sosyu “The Art Talk,” on the theme of “Jinsei wa Yume (Life is a Dream),” he speaks about how the idea that death is the center of our life and life is a temporary dream, which was once common knowledge for everyone, is the truth of human existence.In “Creators,” Mishima Yukio, who lived his life with his very eyes on death will be focused.

　On the cover and in [Opening Page] Pursue an Artwork, Hirano Ryo’s painting “Shinrin (Woodland)” is featured. This artwork can be viewed at “Shikisai no Fuga (Fugue of Colors)” Exhibition held at Shigyo Sosyu Collection / Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa Exhibition floor, from Mar.07 (Tus.) ~ Jun.24 (Sat.) 2023.

　And in this [Contribution] My Eyes, Mr. Sato Yoshihiro, one of Japan’s leading former professional kickboxers, has acknowledged the inspiration of Toshima Yasumasa’s paintings. Please take a moment to read it.

　It is distributed free with free regular delivery, please contact Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa (Direct phone:03-3511-8162).

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▼ [Contents]

[Opening Page] Pursue an Artwork	: Gassan Sadatoshi “Mamori gatana (Sword to defend oneself)”
[Interview] The Art Talk	: Jinsei wa Yume (Life is a Dream)
[Column] Creators	: Mishima Yukio
[Free Project] Here and Now	: Miezaru Namida (Invisible Tears)
[Contribution] My Eye	: Sato Yoshihiro
[Serials]	: Letter from Toshima Yasumasa 　Curator News

2023.3.24

On Apr.01, periodical booklet on Culture・Art “ARTIS” (bimonthly) No.22 will be published.

　 “ARTIS” (ART in Latin) No.22, introducing the collection of our gallery in various perspective and receiving favorable reviews from the readers, will be published on Apr.01. In this booklet, in the interview to Shigyo Sosyu “The Art Talk,” under the theme of “Yugen naru mono (Mystic Ethereal things),” he will pursue how to perceive the invisible, which is the basis for creating Japanese art and aesthetics.

　On the cover and in [Opening Page] Pursue an Artwork, Hirano Ryo’s painting “Shinrin (Woodland)” is featured. This artwork can be viewed at “Shikisai no Fuga (Fugue of Colors)” Exhibition held at Shigyo Sosyu Collection / Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa Exhibition floor, from Mar.07 (Tus.) ~ Jun.24 (Sat.) 2023.

　In [Creators], Orikuchi Shinobu will be introduced, and in this [Contribution] “My Eyes”, Ms. Mihara Reika, who visited the gallery as part of her curatorial training at Sophia University in Tokyo, contributed a brilliantly talented essay on Toshima Yasumasa’s sculpture “Toward Torso” is printed on this page. In addition, Ms. Mihara belongs to Sophia Topics, the student press club, of Sophia University, interviewed Shigyo Mayumi, Executive Deputy Director, a graduate of Sophia University, and wrote an article. The article of Sophia Topics here

　It is distributed free with free regular delivery, please contact Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa (Direct phone:03-3511-8162).

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▼ [Contents]

[Opening Page] Pursue an Artwork	: Hirano Ryo “Shinrin (Woodland)”
[Interview] The Art Talk	: Yugen naru mono (Mystic Ethereal things)
[Column] Creators	: Origuchi Shinobu
[Free Project] Here and Now	: Iwa ni yadorishi wa (The Dwelling in the Rock)
[Contribution] My Eye	: Mihara Reika
[Serials]	: Letter from Toshima Yasumasa 　Curator News

2023.3.11

In early April 2023, Unamuno’s predecessor, who lived an intense life [Larra Ai to Shi no Hazama ni (Larra in between Love and Death)” (Preface by Shigyo Sosyu・with recommendation band, translation by Abe Misaki) Biography・First Translation will be published by Hosei University Press.

　Entitled [Larra in between Love and Death], life and works of the first journalist in Spain, Mariano José de Larra (1809-1837) will be published in Japan for the first time, in an independently-edited・first translation book in early April. Preface and recommendation by Shigyo Sosyu, translation by Abe Misaki.

　Radical libertarian Larra (1809-1837) is said to be Spain’s first journalist. Larra, who had a great influence as a symbolic existence for intellectuals who formed patriotic philosophy and thought, including Unamuno. And he was born in war-torn Spain, which was invaded by the French Revolution・Napoleon’s army.

　In order to improve the turbulent Spanish nation where established-conceptions were collapsing, he criticized the backwardness of politics, culture and mentality with fierce satire, and fought with a pen sword to enlighten the people. After that, he was embroiled in power struggle, lost an adulterous love, committed suicide with a pistol at the age of 27, and determined the later Spanish literature.

What Larra aimed for, and what Spanish philosophers under his influence aimed for, are infinitely close to “Spirituality Civilization.” That is why Spanish philosophy can be a bridge to the future.――― Shigyo Sosyu

【Contents】
【Shigyo Sosyu】On behalf of the Translator

◆ Chapter I:

Who is Larra? ――— Life and Works Commentary by Juan Luis Alborg (First translation)

◆ Chapter Ⅱ:

Journalism ―― Article selection
See you again tomorrow/Wrong early marriage/Café/Good old Spanish/Life in Madrid/New dining room/Spanish monastery/Bullfight

◆ Chapter Ⅲ:

Manifestation of romanticism ――― Drama [Macías] historical play in four acts
From Poet to Poet　In memory of the young literary Larra’s misfortune　Poetry by Jose Zorilla

Painting by Goya’s granddaughter Rosario Weiss Zorrilla.
Portrait of Larra in his final years, circa 1837

2023.1.28

Feb.01, Periodical publication Booklet on Culture ・Art “ARTIS” (bimonthly) No.21 is published.

　“ARTIS” (ART in Latin) No.21, introducing the collection of our gallery in various perspective and receiving favorable reviews from the readers, will be issued on Feb.01. In this booklet, in the interview to Shigyo Sosyu “The Art Talk,” he contemplates what it means to capture the fleeting colors with the eye, and how to bring them from the dimension of the universe into the three dimensions of the earth and the two dimensions of a painting. The same theme will be presented in the “Fugue of Colors” Exhibition, which will be held from Mar.07 (Tus.) ~ Jun.24 (Sat.), 2023.

On the cover and in [Opening Page] Pursue an Artwork, Yasuda Yukihiko’s painting “Kobai (Red-blossomed Japanese apricot)” is featured. In [Column] Creators, Salvador Dali is introduced. And in this [Contribution] My Eyes, fresh contribution and waka poems by Ms. Kosaka Moe dedicated to Toshima Yasumasa’s painting [Crepúsculo ̶ Twilight-] is printed.

The current exhibition “Aesthetic of Fluid” Exhibition (Oct.11, 2022 ~ Feb.28, 2023) is favorably held. We hope to have you visit the exhibition featuring Ms. Koshino Junko’s undisclosed newly acquired works, and calligraphies by Mr. Arakida Yasukuni, Shinto priest of The House of Ise Shrine, and the displays that make you feel the dark fluid. Please look forward to the “Fugue of Colors” Exhibition, the theme of ARTIS No.21, starting in March.

It is distributed free with free regular delivery, please contact Memorial Gallery of Toshima Yasumasa (Direct phone:03-3511-8162).

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▼ [Contents]

[Opening Page] Pursue an Artwork	: “Red-blossom Japanese apricotm” by Yasuda Yukihiko
[Interview] The Art Talk	: Fugue of Colors
[Column] Creators	: Salvador Dali
[Free Project] Here and Now	: Magical Realism
[Contribution] My Eye	: Kosaka Moe
[Serials]	: Letter from Toshima Yasumasa 　Curator News