In an Era Without Cameras, Obsessive Natural History Paintings Captured the Real Thing: A Comprehensive Exhibition of Hiroshi Aramata's Collection of "Birds" Drawn with 19th Century Longing, "Yearning for Wonder Birds: People Obsessed with Birds" Announced

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Kadokawa Musashino Museum is hosting "Yearning for Wonder Birds: People Obsessed with Birds" from April 18 to September 28, 2026. This exhibition showcases Hiroshi Aramata's extensive collection of 19th-century natural history paintings depicting birds, exploring humanity's fascination with avian life from mythology to scientific study, featuring exquisite artwork and taxidermied specimens. The exhibition highlights the obsession and artistry of naturalists who meticulously documented birds before photography, aiming to recreate a "Cabinet of Curiosities."