"Enso/Gold Paint Special Edition" 2025 work, framed size 520 x 520, material/panel board, gasenshi paper, ink, gold paint
Ginza Tsutaya Books (6F GINZA SIX, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) will hold a solo exhibition of calligrapher Shoko Kanazawa's "Writing Infinity," celebrating her 20th anniversary since her debut, from June 7th (Sat) to June 24th (Tue), 2025, in the store's event space and GINZA ATRIUM.
Special feature page | https://store.tsite.jp/ginza/event/art/47549-1144420527.html
·overview
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of her debut, calligrapher Shoko Kanazawa, who has been active both in Japan and overseas, will be holding a passionate exhibition that transcends the boundaries of calligraphy and depicts works beyond her own limits.
The world of Kanazawa Shoko, whose brush leads to places that words cannot reach while projecting a hint of "infinity" in her works. This exhibition will bring together over 80 works selected by Kanazawa herself from the many calligraphy works she has produced to date. In particular, the large folding screen work "Ryu Sho Hou Dance" and the group of works created using new techniques using gold paint vividly embody the new world of art that Kanazawa Shoko is pioneering. In addition, as a place where words and calligraphy intersect, calligraphy based on literary works in collaboration with Ginza Tsutaya Bookstore will be exhibited.
Now that she has announced that she will no longer be creating new works as a calligrapher, and is about to embark on a new stage, you can enjoy the charms of Shoko Kanazawa from various perspectives.
"Enso/Gold Paint Special Edition" 2025 work, framed size 520 x 520, material/panel board, gasenshi paper, ink, gold paint
・Sales
Works exhibited at the venue will go on sale from 11:00 on Saturday, June 7th.
Depending on the pre-sales situation, sales may end before the start of the event.
・Artist profile
Shoko Kanazawa
Calligrapher. At the age of five, she began studying calligraphy under her mother, Yasuko, who is also a calligrapher. She has held dedication calligraphy and solo exhibitions at the head temples and shrines of Ise Shrine and Todaiji Temple. She has held solo exhibitions and performances in famous art museums around Japan, as well as in New York, London and other parts of the world, receiving a great response.
When the Pope visited Japan, he donated his large-scale work "Prayer" to the Vatican. He also wrote a poem for the Emperor Emeritus during his reign. In recent years, he has been active in a wide range of fields, including producing the official art poster for the Tokyo Olympics, writing the title for the NHK historical drama "Taira no Kiyomori," and representing Japan at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. With his signature work "Living Together" as his motto, he continues to work toward the realization of a society of coexistence.
In 2013, he was awarded the Dark Blue Ribbon Medal.
Awards and titles: Special Support Ambassador for the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology; Ambassador for the National Youth Education Promotion Organization; Kanagawa Prefecture "Kanagawa Charter for a Society in which We Live Together" Support Ambassador; Naraha Town Ambassador; Tokyo Tower's first Cultural Ambassador; Received the Dark Blue Ribbon Medal in 2013.
■Official website : https://k-shoko.org/
■Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shoko.kanazawa/
・Event Information <br /> Various events will be held to commemorate the exhibition. These are opportunities to experience Kanazawa Shoko's exploration of new creative methods and the possibilities of her expression.
●Opening reception <br /> Date and time: Friday, June 6th, 18:00-20:00
Venue: Ginza Tsutaya Bookstore GINZA ATRIUM
*Admission is free and anyone can participate.
●On-site calligraphy performance <br /> Date and time: Sunday, June 8th, 14:00-14:30
Venue: Ginza Tsutaya Bookstore GINZA ATRIUM
Content: Calligraphy performance by Shoko Kanazawa * Free admission, open to everyone. Depending on the situation, we may distribute numbered tickets and limit admission.
●Lecture <br /> Date and time: Sunday, June 15th, 14:00 – 15:00
Venue: Ginza Tsutaya Bookstore GINZA ATRIUM
Content: A lecture by Shoko Kanazawa's mother, Yasuko Kanazawa, who has continued to support her.
Capacity: 40 people Participation fee: Free Application period: June 5th (Thursday) 12:00 to June 12th (Thursday) 23:59
*We plan to provide standing space in addition to reserved seats. Advance reservations are not required to participate in the standing space. Depending on the situation on the day, we may distribute numbered tickets and limit admission. (Inquiries: info.ginza@ccc.co.jp)
Yasuko Kanazawa
Calligrapher. Essayist. Mother of Shoko Kanazawa, a well-known calligrapher with Down's syndrome.
Graduated from Meiji University. Studied under the head of the Yanagita School. Opened the Kugahara Calligraphy School in Ota Ward, Tokyo. She is the mother and calligraphy teacher who gave birth to and raised Shoko Kanazawa. At the time of her birth, her mother Yasuko was on the brink of despair after her daughter was born with Down's syndrome. She has a reputation for giving lectures on the theme of independence, including the trajectory of the mother-daughter team that continued to search for "hope" while overcoming invisible barriers, her involvement with the community, and Shoko's life living alone.
He has given over 1,000 lectures to date and has appeared on numerous media outlets, mainly television and radio. He is also active as an essayist, having written over 30 books.
●Awards/Titles: Head of Hisagahara Calligraphy School, Council Member of Tokyo University of the Arts, Visiting Professor at Nihon Fukushi University
2015/Good Ager Award winner, 2019/Kodama International Education Foundation "Ishizue Award for the Future" winner
・Exhibition details
Shoko Kanazawa solo exhibition "Writing Infinity"
Dates｜Saturday, June 7, 2024 to Tuesday, June 24, 2024
Time | 11:00-20:00 *Closed at 18:00 on the last day only Venue | Ginza Tsutaya Bookstore GINZA ATRIUM
Organized by: Ginza Tsutaya Bookstore Cooperation: Atelier Shoko Co., Ltd., Wada Gallery Admission: Free Inquiries: 03-3575-7755 (during business hours) / info.ginza@ccc.co.jp
Special feature page | https://store.tsite.jp/ginza/event/art/47549-1144420527.html
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