The literature by Akutagawa Ryunosuke (1892–1927) shares a common feature with that of Natsume Soseki (1867–1916) in that the literary works by both writers are deeply related to fine art. Soseki in his later years detected Akutagawa’s talent, and Akutagawa looked up to Soseki as his mentor. Born in Kurume, Suga Torao (1864–1943) taught Akutagawa German at the First High School under the prewar education system and was close friends with Soseki. Suga was respected by Soseki and Akutagawa as a calligrapher too. In this exhibition, with Akutagawa’s involvement with art as the pivot, the art world viewed through Akutagawa’s eyes and the rapports among the three are introduced.