Bridgestone Museum of Art

is an art museum in Tokyo, Japan.Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Museums" in Japan Encyclopedia, pp. 671-673.   

The museum collects, houses, and preserves a collection of art which include Impressionists, Post-Impressionists and twentieth-century art by Japanese, European and American artists.  Ceramic works from Ancient Greece are also featured.Dunn, Michael.  "Bridgestone Museum Celebrates 50th Anniversary," The Japan Times, May 4, 2006. Retrieved 2012-2-8.

The Bridgestone Museum is in Kyōbashi, Chūō Ward.  It is on the second floor of the headquarters of the Bridgestone Corporation.Bridgestone Museum of Art,  History ; retrieved  2012-2-8.

History
The museum was established in 1952 by Ishibashi Shojiro. He was the founder of Bridgestone Tire Company.  His personal collection of art formed the core of the museum's holdings.

In 50 years, the collection has expanded.Bridgestone Museum of Art,  Mission ; retrieved  2012-2-8. In 1980, the Museum gained international attention when it purchased Pablo Picasso's Saltimbanque Seated with Arms Crossed.Reif, Rita.  "A Picasso Goes For $3 Million At Record Sale," The New York Times. May 13, 1980. Retrieved 2012-2-8. In 1987, the Museum bought Pierre-Auguste Renoir's Mlle Georgette Charpentier Seated.Chira, Susan.  "Art Inc.," The New York Times. May 3, 1987. Retrieved 2012-2-8.

Collection
The museum has several works by Shigeru Aoki, including the large painting " A Good Catch" (海の幸 Umi no Sachi).

References

Other websites

 http://www.bridgestone-museum.gr.jp/en/ , http://www.bridgestone-museum.gr.jp/ 
 Google Art Project: Bridgestone Museum of Art, Ishibashi Foundation

Category:Museums in Tokyo
Category:1952 establishments in Japan
Category:Art museums in Japan