The real world where we live and breathe. Perhaps there are hidden aspects to it that still escape our notice. Artists from across times and cultures have explored this issue, employing their own unique methods. Even in the case of Realism, it is not uncommon to find artwork that is not simply a faithful copy of actuality. What is real? And where is it? Discover your reality while getting better acquainted with diverse objects from our collection that variously explore theirs.

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Ueda Kaoru,
Raw Egg G, 1976
Oil and acrylic on canvas
Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art