【Ended】TAKEUCHI Rinsen: the calligrapher who wrote the nameplate on the main gate of Niigata University
October 12, 2024 – December 15, 2024
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of Niigata University in May 1949. This exhibition focuses on TAKEUCHI Rinsen, who wrote the four Chinese characters “Niigata University” on the nameplate at the main gate of Niigata University’s Ikarashi campus in 1970, and exhibits his works and related materials.
TAKEUCHI Rinsen (1907-1986)
His real name is Tadao, and he is an emeritus professor at Niigata University. He was born in 1907 in Former Itakura Town, Nakakubiki Ward (now Joetsu City). When Niigata University was established in 1949, he was appointed as an assistant professor at the Takada Branch, Niigata University, and became a professor in 1961. He retired in 1973 and became professor emeritus in 1975.
Overview
Period
October 12, 2024 – December 15, 2024
Venue
Niigata University Asahimachi Museum
(2-746 Asahimachi-dori, Chuou-ku, Niigata 951-8122)
Opening Hours
10:00 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 – 4:30 pm
* Closed at 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Closed
Mondays and Tuesdays
Credit
Organized by : Niigata University Asahimachi Museum
Related Events
1. Lecture: “Nostalgic Memories of Nagaoka Branch, Faculty of Education, Niigata University”
Date and Time
November 26, 2024, 1:00 – 2:30 pm
Venue
Niigata University Ikarashi Campus Library Hall, Niigata University Library
(8050 Ikarashi 2-no-cho, Nishi-ku, Niigata 950-2181)
NOTE:
The venue is in a different location from the exhibition hall of the museum.
Please refer to this link for the building layout of the Ikarashi campus. (S5 building)
Parking is not available at the Ikarashi Campus; please use public transportation.
Speaker
IGARASHI Yuriko (Professor Emeritus, Niigata University / Former Vice President of Niigata University)
Capacity
Limited to 200
How to Participate
No registration required. Please come directly to the venue.
Participation Fee
Free
2. Round-table discussion: “Memories of Takada Branch, Faculty of Education, Niigata University
Date and Time
October 20, 2024, 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Venue
Niigata University Asahimachi Museum
(2-746 Asahimachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Niigata 951-8122)
Speaker
Graduates of the Calligraphy Department, Takada Branch, Faculty of Education, Niigata University
Capacity
Limited to 20
How to Participate
No registration required. Please come directly to the venue.
Participation Fee
Free