About us
"Art Is What You Can Get Away with" -Marshall McLuhan (Propagated by Andy Warhol)
WHY?
Because there are numbers of interesting art shows and cultural events in the Greater Tokyo Area.
WHAT?
We will check out all types of cultural events. The main focus of the meet up group will be checking out art exhibitions, but we are not art snobs. We will check out anything as long as they are entertaining to us.
WHO?
Anyone who likes to explore art + culture in the Greater Tokyo Area should join.
HOW?
Just click "yes" for the RSVP response and show up to the meeting place.
HOW MUCH?
The price of an admission ticket.
HOW OFTEN?
Once a week hopefully.
WHY NOT JOIN US?
Upcoming events
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Insects: An Exhibition by Takeshi Yoro and Kenji Kohiyama
Tokyo Photographic Art Museum, 〒153-0062 Tokyo, Meguro 三田1-13-3 アーデン目黒, Tokyo, Tokyo, JPFor this meetup, we will check out an exhibition that showcases enlarged pictures of exotic insects.
"This exhibition was developed based on the work of Takeshi Yoro and Kenji Kohiyama, two professors who have been chasing insects for over 70 years. Professor Yoro’s profound and thoughtful words and Professor Kohiyama’s photographs of insects magnified several hundred times have been transformed into panels of various sizes, three-dimensional exhibits, and video displays. We invite you to explore the wondrous and mysterious world of insects and ask yourself, 'What on earth is this?'" [from the museum site]
Location
TOKYO PHOTOGRAPHIC ART MUSEUM
(https://topmuseum.jp/e/contents/pages/access_index.html)Exhibition to see
Insects: An Exhibition by Takeshi Yoro and Kenji KohiyamaMeeting Time
06:30 PM (18:30)Meeting Spot
At the museum lobby on the 1st floorAdmission Fee
¥1,500Description of the exhibition
https://topmuseum.jp/e/contents/exhibition/index-5455.htmlChat 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.4 attendees
The Handicrafts of Central Asia
Shoto Museum of Art, 2-14-14 Shoto, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, al, JPFor this meetup, we will check out an exhibition that showcases traditional fashion from Central Asia
"In Central Asia, located on the routes of the Silk Roads, various ethnic groups crossed paths from ancient times, leading to the emergence of diverse cultures. This exhibition showcases colorful traditional crafts that flourished in Central Asia by shedding light on the stunning handiwork of Suzani embroidery, with its unique and mysterious patterns, as well as silver accessories, filled with prayers and wisdom. We hope you will enjoy the intricate and magnificent handicrafts from the Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum, known for hosting the best collection of Uzbek and Turkmen textiles and jewelry in Japan." [from the museum website]
Location
The Shoto Museum of Art
(https://shoto-museum.jp/en/information/)Exhibition to see
The Handicrafts of Central Asia: Magnificent Embroidery and Jewelry from the Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum CollectionMeeting Time
01:00 PM (13:00)Meeting Spot
Around the entrance of Shoto Museum of ArtAdmission Fee
¥1,000Description of the exhibition
https://shoto-museum.jp/en/exhibitions/211asia/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.6 attendees
HANAE MORI Vital Type: The 100th Anniversary of Birth
The National Art Center, Tokyo, 7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 106-8558, Tokyo, JPFor this meetup, we will check out a retrospective of a legendary Japanese fashion designer, Hanae Mori.
"Hanae Mori began her career in the 1950s, first gaining recognition for her work in film costume design. As a designer who was also a wife and mother, she represented a new image of womanhood in postwar Japan. She later unveiled her work in New York and Paris, consistently showcasing the beauty and refinement of Japanese textiles and craftsmanship while conveying both artistic vision and technical mastery. This exhibition surveys the full scope of Mori’s long career through approximately 400 works." [from The website of The National Art Center, Tokyo]
Location
The National Art Center, Tokyo
(https://www.nact.jp/english/information/access/)Exhibition to see
HANAE MORI Vital Type: The 100th Anniversary of BirthMeeting Time
04:00 PM (16:00)Meeting Spot
Around the entrance of Special Exhibition Gallery 1EAdmission Fee
¥2,200Description of the exhibition
https://morihanae100.jp/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.12 attendees
Kyōsai's World: The Israel Goldman Collection
suntory museum of art, 東京ミッドタウン, Tokyo, JPFor this meetup, we will check out an exhibition of Kyosai Kawanabe.
"Kawanabe Kyōsai (1831-89) was one of the most renowned artists of his day. His popularity has increased enormously in recent years, both in Japan and abroad. The artist's themes range from Shintō and Buddhist subjects to comic pictures with animals, ghosts and goblins. In each of Kyōsai's works we witness his technical brilliance and wit. This exhibition presents exquisite examples of paintings and prints from the Israel Goldman Collection, London, including many works that will be shown in Japan for the first time." [from the museum site]
Location
Suntory Museum of Art
(https://www.suntory.com/sma/map/)Exhibition to see
Kyōsai's World: The Israel Goldman CollectionMeeting Time
04:00 PM (16:00)Meeting Spot
Around the entrance of the museumAdmission Fee
¥1,800Description of the exhibition
https://www.suntory.com/sma/exhibition/2026_1/index.htmlChat 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.4 attendees
Past events
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