Tokyo Art ± Culture Meetup

"Prism of the Real examines the practices of more than 50 artists from Japan and abroad. It explores both the art that emerged in Japan and how Japanese culture inspired the world between 1989, when the Shōwa era (1926–1989) ended and the Heisei era (1989–2019) began, and 2010.
These two decades saw the end of the Cold War and the advent of contemporary globalization, enabling the freer movement of people, goods, and information, and greatly encouraging international dialogue and engagement. Throughout this period, artists in Japan and elsewhere pursued new approaches, acting as prisms that refracted the social and cultural currents of the time into works that pose diverse questions. Co-curated by The National Art Center, Tokyo and M+, Hong Kong, this exhibition reflects on this critical transitional period through the lens of art. It presents a multifaceted view in which multiple histories and contexts coexist, while looking at Japan as a platform for artistic creation from both national and international perspectives." [from the museum site]

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

Exhibition to see
Prism of the Real: Making Art in Japan 1989-2010

Meeting Time
04:00 PM (16:00)

Meeting Spot
Around the entrance of Special Exhibition Gallery 1E

Admission Fee
¥2,000

Description of the exhibition
https://www.nact.jp/english/exhibition_special/2025/JCAW/

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.

"Yunoki Samiro was a stencil-dyeing artist who was active until 2024 at the age of 101.
His works brought fresh air in the world of stencil-dyeing. With their unconstrained and humorous forms, they captivate viewers with their beautiful colors that harmonize pleasantly and are full of life.
After encountering Yanagi Soetsu and others in the Mingei movement, Yunoki began his career as a dye artist under Serizawa Keisuke. Then he transcended the boundaries of genre to broaden his creative world into areas including book illustration and collage.
This exhibition looks back at his 75-year career and also examines the theme of cities and places that are connected to him, inviting viewers on a journey through Yunoki’s life. Yunoki’s work, woven from his affection for the objects around him and the joy he finds in everyday life, shows us that the “now” is something to cherish, especially in times of change.
Yunoki Samiro was a person who loved and enjoyed life, and with Mingei as a starting point, we hope you will enjoy the full breadth of his creative endeavors." [from the exhibition site]

Location
Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery
(https://www.operacity.jp/en/ag/access/)

Exhibition to see
Yunoki Samiro

Meeting Time
04:00 PM (16:00)

Meeting Spot
Around the entrance of the museum

Admission Fee
¥1,600

Description of the exhibition
https://www.operacity.jp/ag/exh291/index_e.php

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.