What we’re about
"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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Learning from Design Maestros
21_21 DESIGN SIGHT, 9-7-6 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPFor this meetup, we will check out an exhibition that introduces six creators as Design Maestros.
"Human encounter provides avenues to think about the future of life and society. In this age of dramatically changing values, with its fast flows of mass information, we might wish to look back and consider masters who used design to articulate diverse viewpoints.
The exhibition introduces six towering figures under the label of Design Maestros. They are Bruno Munari (born Italy, 1907–1998), Max Bill (born Switzerland, 1908–1994), Achille Castiglioni (born Italy, 1918–2002), Otl Aicher (born Germany, 1922–1991), Enzo Mari (born Italy, 1932–2020), and Dieter Rams (born Germany, 1932–).
Some extended their work into teaching, assisting the development of future designers through education. But more importantly, all shared pioneering qualities, bringing new social insights. They opened up fresh eras by putting their hopes and beliefs into practice. This exhibition also includes the perspective of Shutaro Mukai (1932–2024) whose friendship with Max Bill and Otl Aicher laid the foundation for the Science of Design in Japan." [from The museum Website]
Location
21_21 DESIGN SIGHT
(https://www.2121designsight.jp/en/information/)
Exhibition to see
Learning from Design Maestros
Meeting Time
04:00 PM (16:00)
Meeting Spot
Around the Entrance of 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT
Admission Fee
¥1,600
Description of the exhibition
https://www.2121designsight.jp/en/program/design_maestros/
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
Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru
Mori Arts Center Gallery, Roppongi Hills Mori Tower 52F, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPFor this meetup, we will check out an exhibition on Machu Picchu.
"This Machu Picchu Exhibition, which is officially recognized by the Peruvian government, will display approximately 130 precious cultural artifacts on loan from the Larco Museum, the world-renowned archaeological museum in Lima.
Visitors can get an up-close experience of the art and culture from ancient Andean civilization through ancient artifacts, including golden ornaments excavated from royal tombs and ritual implements used in temple ceremonies — some of which are being exhibited in Japan for the first time.
The exhibition was held for the first time in 2021 at the Boca Raton Museum of Art in the United States. Since then it’s been held around the world, receiving high praise and attracting over 540,000 total visitors. The Machu Picchu exhibition will now make its Asia debut here in Japan." [from Tokyo Weekender]
Location
Mori Arts Center Gallery
(https://macg.roppongihills.com/en/index.html)
Exhibition to see
Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru
Meeting Time
05:00 PM (17:00)
Meeting Spot
Around the ticket booth on the 3rd floor of the Roppongi Hills Mori Tower
https://art-view.roppongihills.com/en/info/index.html#access
(Floor Map)
Admission Fee
¥2,800
Description of the exhibition
https://machupicchuneon.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.10 attendees
Past events
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