Tokyo Art ± Culture Meetup

"This exhibition explores the dynamic evolution of British art from the late 1980s to the early 2000s. After going through the Thatcher era (1979-1990), a charged and uncertain social climate gave rise to a new generation of artists who challenged traditional norms and embraced bold, experimental practices. Many of the newer generation of artists who came to prominence in the 1990s were referred to in the art and popular media under the title Young British Artists (YBAs). Alongside other artists active at the time, these artists explored themes such as popular culture, personal identity, and shifting social structures. They worked across a diverse range of media, including painting, sculpture, photography, video, and installation. Featuring around 100 works by approximately 60 artists, the exhibition traces the radical creativity and groundbreaking approaches that redefined British art in the 1990s." [from the Website for the Exhibition]

Location
The National Art Center, Tokyo
(https://www.nact.jp/english/information/access/)

Exhibition to see
YBA&BEYOND: British Art in the 90s from the Tate Collection

Meeting Time
04:00 PM (16:00)

Meeting Spot
Around the entrance of Special Exhibition Gallery 2E

Admission Fee
¥2,300

Description of the exhibition
https://www.ybabeyond.jp/en/

Chat session after the show
As usual, let's have a chat session at the end of the event. When we meet up before the exhibition, let's decide where we go after the show.

"Kobayashi Kiyochika, one of the last ukiyo-e artists, began his series of 'Tokyo Famous Places,' in 1876 (Meiji 9), bringing about a major revolution in Meiji-era landscape prints. These works, depicting the expressions of twilight and the glimmering light in the darkness, are known as 'light paintings,' capturing the atmosphere of Edo through deep shadows. This perspective echoes the sentimentality of those who yearned for the fading vestiges of Edo and the desire of photography to document them. This style distinguishes itself from the 'Kaika-e' (modernization) style, which portrayed the city undergoing transformation through the vibrant colors of contemporary ukiyo-e artists, optimistically capturing the transformations of the modernized city. Shin-hanga (new prints), which aimed to revive ukiyo-e at the end of the Meiji period, inherited not only the techniques but also the sentimental appeal that Kiyochika and others sought to capture in their paintings, discovering new Japanese landscapes. This exhibition traces the history of landscape prints from Kiyochika to Yoshida Hiroshi and Kawase Hasui through the Muller Collection at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art." [from the Website for the Exhibition]

Location
Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum
(https://mimt.jp/access/)

Exhibition to see
From Kiyochika to Hasui: Ukiyo-e and Shin-Hanga Woodblock Prints from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art

Meeting Time
04:00 PM (16:00)

Meeting Spot
Around the ticket booth of the museum

Admission Fee
¥2,300

Description of the exhibition
https://mimt.jp/ex_sp/shin-hanga/

Chat session after the show
As usual, let's have a chat session at the end of the event. When we meet up before the exhibition, let's decide where we go after the show.

Meeting Time: 12:30PM (12:30)
Meeting Spot: Around the entrance of WATARI-UM
(http://www.watarium.co.jp/en/access.html)
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First Exhibition
JUDD ｜ Marfa

Venue
WATARI-UM
(http://www.watarium.co.jp/en/access.html)

Admission Fee
¥1,500

Information about the Exhibition
"Donald Judd (1928‒1994), known as a leading artist of the twentieth century, left New York in the 1970s and moved to Marfa, Texas, near Mexico. There he repurposed buildings for living and working, and established the Chinati Foundation for the permanent installation of his work and that of other artists such as Dan Flavin, John Chamberlain, and Ilya Kabakov. Each of the spaces Judd pursued in this way has now, after half a century, remain as Judd intended in Marfa.

In addition to a selection of Judd's early paintings from the 1950s and the three-dimensional works from the 1960s through the 1990s, this exhibition introduces his spaces in Marfa through drawings, plans, videos, and materials. The works and materials presented in this exhibition allow visitors to discover Judd's strong conviction about the integrity of visual art and its installation, of which he wrote 'cannot be reduced to performance.'" [from the Museum Website]

Official Website
http://www.watarium.co.jp/en/exhibition/202602/

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Second Exhibition
Donald Judd: Design

Venue
Isetan Shinjuku Main Building 2F = ISETAN the space

Admission Fee
Free

Official Website
https://www.mistore.jp.e.az.hp.transer.com/store/shinjuku/shops/women/the_space/shopnews_list/shopnews027.html

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Chat session
We will take a coffee break between the first and second show to have a chat session.

"To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Gaudí's passing and the completion of the Sagrada Família's main tower, the “Tower of Jesus,” an official exhibition will be held, starting in Tokyo. Architect Antoni Gaudí studied the laws of nature and shaped the beauty and order hidden within them. This exhibition reexamines his philosophy and innovation from a contemporary perspective, offering us living today an opportunity to encounter Gaudí's vision, feel the wisdom of living in harmony with nature, and reflect on our path forward.
Following an official offer from the Gaudí Foundation, Naked became the first in the world to sign an official licensing agreement with the foundation. Under this collaboration, the exhibition comprehensively displays an academically invaluable collection, including Gaudí's handwritten notes, original letters, his personal tools, previously unseen materials, models, and sketches. This marks the first time such a large number of foundation-held materials have been displayed simultaneously worldwide. Furthermore, through groundbreaking research utilizing graphological analysis, the exhibition deciphers Gaudí's inner world and creative thought processes. It is an unprecedented exhibition that delves into Gaudí's spiritual realm with unparalleled depth, fusing academic insight with experiential engagement.
Through participatory art enjoyed by all ages, this exhibition invites visitors to experience the allure of Gaudí's architecture. In an interactive experience where attendees contribute to completing a section of the Sagrada Família, visitors can tangibly feel how this symbol of “unfinished” construction continues to be built by countless hands today. It is an exhibition where the harmony with nature envisioned by Gaudí can be felt through hands and intuition." [from Japan-Architects]

Location
TERRADA G1
(https://event-space.terrada.co.jp/access/#fac-g1-5f)

Exhibition to see
Naked Meets Gaudi

Meeting Time
05:00 PM (17:00)

Meeting Spot
Around the entrance of TERRADA G1 Building

Admission Fee
¥2,500 (¥2,700-¥200 [Evening Discount])

Description of the exhibition (Japanese)
https://meets.naked.works/gaudi/

Chat session after the show
As usual, let's have a chat session at the end of the event. When we meet up before the exhibition, let's decide where we go after the show.