After admiring the many world-class masterpieces housed in Ueno’s museums, one can’t help but feel inspired to spruce up their own home with some of the finer things in life. Fortunately, visitors to Ueno Park will find a number of shops catering to aspirational art collectors on a budget. One particular favorite is the geidai art plaza. Conveniently located on the Tokyo University of the Arts campus, this specialty shop offers a wide selection of paintings, sculpture, dishware, accessories, and much more, all created by talented Tokyo University of the Arts students, alumni, and professors. Of course, no visit to any of Ueno’s museums would be complete without swinging by the museum gift shops to peruse their curated lineup of stationery and other interior goods sure to please even the most discerning art aficionados. Now everyone can take home a little piece of Ueno.
Ueno is an area teaming with museums, a great place to view many works of art. But art isn’t only about appreciating great masters from afar. How about a spot where you can enjoy art really up close? The tiny shop located on campus at Tokyo University of the Arts could be just the place to bring you closer to “art” by making it more accessible.
Ueno Park is home to a number of world-class museums, renowned for their collections of fine art and marvels of natural history. However, no trip to a museum is complete without a visit to the gift shop. In this installment, we take a closer look at the irresistible wares offered at three museums, guided by stationery sommelier Misato Kan. Whether you’re a seasoned art connoisseur or a stationery cognoscente, read on to discover all the supplies that will surely grace your desk following your next sojourn in Ueno.
