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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Afternoon of Meditation on Printing
The Chiba Prefectural Museum of Art, 1-10-1 Chuoku, Chuo Ward,,, Chiba, JPFor this meetup, we will spend an afternoon in Chiba to check out following two exhibitions.
- Opening, Turning, Exploring: Beautiful Printing from the Printing Museum, Tokyo
- Fairy Tale MODE
Meeting Time: 1:00PM (13:00)
Meeting Spot: Around the ticket gate of JR Chiba-Minato Station.++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
First Exhibition
Opening, Turning, Exploring: Beautiful Printing from the Printing Museum, TokyoVenue
Chiba Prefectural Museum of Art
(https://www.chiba-muse.or.jp/ART/language/page-1520270199902/)Admission Fee
¥1,000Information about the Exhibition
"This exhibition explores the history of printing from a variety of perspectives, with a particular focus on its aesthetic qualities. Drawing from the Printing Museum's collection, it presents a carefully curated selection of rare printed works created across different periods and regions by leading thinkers, writers, designers, and artisans, all of whom harnessed the most advanced printing technologies of their time. By examining the cultural contexts and technical innovations embodied in these works, the exhibition reveals how printing has reflected the spirit of each age and played a vital role in shaping human culture. (ChatGPT Translation)" [from the Museum Website]Official Website (Japanese)
https://www.chiba-muse.or.jp/ART/exhibition/events/event-11033/++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Second Exhibition
Fairy Tale MODEVenue
Chiba City Museum of Art
(https://www.ccma-net.jp/)Admission Fee
¥1,500Information about the exhibition
"This exhibition explores the concept of mode—fashion, style, and aesthetic sensibility—as it lives within the imagery of fairy tales, with a particular focus on the richly illustrated books that flourished in Europe from the nineteenth to the twentieth century. Tracing the evolution of the rich visual traditions of fairy tales, especially in Europe, the exhibition examines how these narratives have continually assumed new forms in dialogue with the changing sensibilities of their times. Through the lenses of art, design, and fashion, it offers a multifaceted perspective on the enduring appeal and transformation of fairy-tale imagery. (ChatGPT Translation)" [from The museum website]Official Website (Japanese)
https://www.ccma-net.jp/exhibitions/special/26-6-27-8-30/++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Chat Session
We will take a coffee break between the first and second show to have a chat session.7 attendees
140th Anniversary of Tsuguharu Foujita’s Birth
赤坂迎賓館, 港区元赤坂2-1-1, Tokyo, JPFor this meetup, we will check out the State Guest House and a special exhibition of Tsuguharu Foujita held there.
"To commemorate the 140th anniversary of Tsuguharu Foujita’s birth, we will hold a special exhibition in 2026, 'Encountering the Gentle Landscapes of France at the State Guest House: 140th Anniversary of Tsuguharu Foujita’s Birth.'
Four works by Tsuguharu Foujita will be on display at the East and West Entrances, while two additional works by the artist, which are not currently open to the public, will be specially exhibited in the Kachō-no-Ma (Room of Flowers and Birds).
All six paintings in the collection of the Guest House are large-scale works, approximately 130 gō (about 1,540 mm × 2,110 mm), depicting scenes of 18th-century French life during the reign of the Bourbon dynasty. Their impressive scale and presence make them particularly striking.
Visitors will have this rare opportunity to view these remarkable paintings in conjunction with a visit to the State Guest House, Akasaka Palace. (ChatGPT Translation)" [from the website of the State Guest House]
Location
State Guest House
(https://www.geihinkan.go.jp/en/akasaka/access/)Exhibition to see
140th Anniversary of Tsuguharu Foujita’s BirthMeeting Time
10:00 AM (10:00)Meeting Spot
At the West Gate of the State Guest House
(https://www.geihinkan.go.jp/en/akasaka/access/)Admission Fee
¥2,000Description of the exhibition (Japanese)
https://www.geihinkan.go.jp/akasaka/akasaka_reports/260629/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
Masterpieces of the Renaissance from the Musée du Louvre
The National Art Center, Tokyo, 7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 106-8558, Tokyo, JPFor this meetup, we will check out an exhibition that showcases selected works from the collections of the Musée du Louvre.
"This exhibition explores the essence of the Renaissance art that flourished in Europe during the 15th and 16th centuries, and sheds light on some distinctive aspects of the rich complexity of the art movements of the time through more than 50 works carefully selected from the immense collection of the Musée du Louvre.
The people of Renaissance Europe began to reevaluate the cultures and societies of Greco-Roman Antiquity, which emphasized the value and agency of human beings. This exhibition features Leonardo da Vinci’s Portrait of a Woman, also known as La Belle Ferronnière, a masterpiece of portraiture from the Renaissance, when a renewed interest in human individuality came to the forefront. This is the first time the work has ever been exhibited in Japan. Throughout his life, Leonardo continually challenged himself to not only portray the physical characteristics of his models but also to capture the complicated emotions that lie just beneath the surface.
This exhibition revolves around four themes inspired by Leonardo da Vinci, a true icon of the Renaissance: travel, technical innovation and refinement, interest in antiquity, and the development of portraiture. Visitors will be presented with a diverse array of works that includes paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, and decorative arts. Take advantage of this rare and valuable opportunity to experience the true essence of Renaissance art." [from The Exhibition Website]Location
The National Art Center, Tokyo
(https://www.nact.jp/english/information/access/)Exhibition to see
Masterpieces of the Renaissance from the Musée du LouvreMeeting Time
05:00 PM (17:00)Meeting Spot
Around the entrance of the Special Exhibition Gallery 1EAdmission Fee
¥2,200Description of the exhibition
https://www.nact.jp/english/exhibition_special/2026/louvre2026/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.9 attendees
Past events
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