Dates: September 27, 2024 (Friday) - November 24, 2024 (Sunday) * Event dates may vary.
Venues: MUJI Ginza, YAU CENTER, Hibiya OKUROJI, Tokyo International Forum, and others
Organizer: Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd. (IDÉE Life in Art Project Office)
We are pleased to present an exhibition by krank, which brings artistic beauty to functional creations. The exhibition showcases a captivating world where reality and imagination, visibility and invisibility intertwine, creating a fantastical landscape where tiny creatures move through light and shadow. By combining antique furniture and objects with timeless charm, krank aims to inspire new values and a deeper appreciation for cherished items. The display will extend across the 2nd to 5th floors of MUJI Ginza, offering an immersive narrative experience. Explore the enchanting world of krank.
* Please note that the artworks will not be available for purchase at this exhibition.
This section explores culture through the immersive experience of stage performances, allowing audiences to "feel" the live energy and expression firsthand.
circo de sastre Tokyo Performance
Performance Dates:
October 26, 2024 (Saturday) - Doors open at 17:00, performance starts at 18:00
October 27, 2024 (Sunday) - Doors open at 14:00, performance starts at 15:00
Venue: Tokyo International Forum, Hall B5
Ticket Price: ¥5,500 (including tax)
* Free for ages 18 and under
* Tickets are limited
Performers: circo de sastre
Reservation: Please book via Peatix.
We will host a performance event that allows audiences to experience art firsthand, featuring a live stage performance by the theater group circo de sastre (Spanish for "Circus of Tailors") at Tokyo International Forum. Through diverse expressions from a project team of creators, including musicians and fashion designers, the performance aims to explore new possibilities for integrating comprehensive art into everyday life. In addition to the stage performance, various goods will be available for purchase. Experience the natural, incidental energy that emerges spontaneously in the moment.
A fair curated by highly specialized directors.
This section combines art and interior design to ”reflect on and explore" the cultural coexistence and integration of various aspects of personal life.
Contemporary Life Fair
This fair offers an opportunity to immerse in contemporary living spaces coordinated with art and interior design, prompting a reassessment of aesthetic values in daily life. The experience showcases artworks and their relationship with furniture, presenting a distinctive approach compared to conventional art fairs and exhibitions.
The fair will be held at three venues: YAU CENTER (Tokyo Marunouchi), IDÉE SHOP Roppongi, and IDÉE SHOP Jiyugaoka.
Contemporary Life Fair
at YAU CENTER
Dates: October 12, 2024 (Saturday) - October 14, 2024 (Monday, Public Holiday)
Venue: YAU CENTER
Hours: 12:00 - 19:00
Note: On the final day, the fair will close at 17:00
Admission: Free
Contemporary Life Fair
“Nouveau Japonisme” at IDÉE SHOP Roppongi
Dates: September 27, 2024 (Friday) - November 4, 2024 (Monday)
Venue: IDÉE SHOP Roppongi
Admission: Free
Contemporary Life Fair
“Welcome New Warmth” at IDÉE SHOP Jiyugaoka
This section explores the underground alleys of Ginza alongside researchers and artists. Delve into the intriguing buildings and places, deepen our understanding of the environments we inhabit, and "expand" our interest in culture.
GINZA UNDER-GROUNDING
Dates: September 27, 2024 (Friday) - November 24, 2024 (Sunday)
Venue: Ginza, Yurakucho, and Hibiya
Beneath the usual dazzling city streets, hidden spaces reveal the intricate mechanisms, history, and topography of the city, along with the often-overlooked relationships between artificial and natural elements. These views and interpretations evolve with time, environmental conditions, and personal interactions. In 'GINZA UNDER-GROUNDING', writer Ken Oyama, designer Sae Honda, and architect Zajiro delve into the underground passages and elevated areas surrounding Ginza. Their discussions, accessible online, provide an opportunity to discover new and diverse perspectives on the urban landscape. Exploring the city alongside these discussions offers a chance to delve deeper into the layers of this fascinating urban environment.
To further enrich the exploration, a variety of engaging content, including a web map and talk events, will also be available.
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We are pleased to announce TOKYO ARTSCAPES 2024, an art event that encourages imagination and creativity in everyday life. By shifting our perspective, we aim to reveal art in ordinary moments and foster a sense of beauty through mindful actions. These cumulative experiences contribute to the "artful, enriched life" we aspire to promote.
The event features four sections —Exhibition, Performance, Fair, and Research— each offering a diverse array of content. Through our exploration of the arts and research, our objective is to inspire creativity and cultural imagination in daily life.
Unified by the theme of "culture", each section connects art to individuals and extends its impact to society as a whole. By examining culture from various perspectives, we seek to reassess the role of art in our everyday lives, enhancing its accessibility and significance.