MIURA Atsushi, Professor, University of Tokyo It is not widely known that the Château de Fontainebleau in France has a collection of Japanese art. The existence of the collection was largely unknown to all but a few prior to the “Art History Festival” held in June 2021 and centered on the Château. The “Art History Festival” is a collaborative event organized by the National Institute for Art History and the Château de Fontainebleau under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Culture of France. Offering a diverse program that includes lectures, round tables, movie screenings, and exhibitions, the event has wide-ranging appeal, attracting not only experts and researchers but also artists and the general public. Each year, a theme and a guest country are chosen. The theme of the festival this year, held from June 4 through 6, was “Plaisir” (Pleasure), and the guest ... ... [Read more]