The DNP Foundation for Cultural Promotion, a public interest incorporated foundation, will hold the "Japanese Art Direction Exhibition 2024" at the Ginza Graphic Gallery (ggg, Ginza, Tokyo) from November 1st (Friday) to 30th (Saturday), 2024. "Japanese Art Direction Exhibition 2024" poster [About the "Japanese Art Direction Exhibition 2024"] Founded in 1952, the Tokyo Art Directors Club (ADC) is currently made up of 85 of Japan's leading art directors. The annual open exhibition, "Japan Art Direction Exhibition," is held with all members as judges. The "ADC Award," selected here, is attracting attention both in Japan and overseas as an award that reflects the cutting-edge trends in Japanese advertising and graphic design.…
Kai Ono’s “FELT SENSE” exhibition will be held at the gallery “ART FOR THOUGHT” in Ginza, Tokyo.
A new series that launches the FELT SENSE, a bodily sensation that is difficult to put into words. ■Exhibition overview Exhibition name: Onomi “FELT SENSE” Date: November 12, 2024 (Tuesday) – November 30, 2024 (Saturday) *The opening reception will be held on Tuesday, November 12th from 17:30 to 19:00 with the artist present. (The artist will talk for the first 30 minutes.) We look forward to seeing you there. Opening hours: 11:00-19:00 (until 17:00 on Saturdays) Closed: Sundays, Mondays, and public holidays Venue: ART FOR THOUGHT Exhibition details: https://artforthought.jp/blogs/upcoming-exhibitions/Onoumi-felt-sense ■Exhibition Contents ART FOR THOUGHT will be holding the exhibition "FELT SENSE" by Kai Ono from November 12th to 30th. This…
The real “Ruby Slippers” worth an estimated 450 million yen* will be on public display for the first time in Japan at Ginza Mitsukoshi
Famous item featured in the movie "The Wizard of Oz" discovered 13 years after it was stolen by the FBI The actual item, worth an estimated 450 million yen*, will be on public display for the first time in Japan at Ginza Mitsukoshi The iconic "Ruby Slippers" prop from the timeless Hollywood classic "The Wizard of Oz" will be on display at Ginza Mitsukoshi from October 28th (Mon) to November 3rd (Sun). The Wizard of Oz's Ruby Slippers, which will be auctioned in December 2024 at Heritage Auctions, the world's largest auction house originating from the United States and leading the collector's item market, were discovered 13 years later by…
Enjoy the world of Tajima Takami! The 4th Ota Kosan Collection Exhibition “Simple and Absurd Art” will be held at the Ginza Hikohiko Gallery from November 8th
Ota Kosan Co., Ltd. will hold the 4th Ota Kosan Collection Exhibition "Simple and Absurd Art – by Tajima Tomoaki" at Ginza Hikohiko Gallery from November 8th to 17th, 2024. Exhibition URL: https://hikohikogallery.com/2024/10/01/ota_kosan_collection_vol4/ Squid with baby (wood carving) Octopus splitting a manju in two (wood carving) Tajima Takaoki is an artist who infuses his sculptures and paintings with an outlaw spirit. Born into a family of Buddhist sculptors, Tajima aspired to be a sculptor from an early age and graduated from the Sculpture Department of the Faculty of Fine Arts at Aichi Prefectural University of the Arts in 2000. Tajima's original art, full of "outlaw fun," has resonated with many…
[Japanese Illuminations x Higashi Ginza] Announcement of the “Japanese and Light Winter Festa” to enjoy the nighttime around Higashi Ginza Station, including Kabukiza Theater
Japanese-style winter illuminations in Higashi Ginza (November 15, 2024 – February 16, 2025) Higashi Ginza Area Management General Incorporated Association will be holding the "Winter Festa of Harmony and Light" at various spots around Higashi Ginza Station, such as the Kabukiza Theater, Ginza Shochiku Square, and Toho Theater Building, from November 15, 2024 to February 16, 2025. Titled "Higashi Ginza Winter Illumination," the event will feature lantern illuminations inspired by the floating lanterns that used to be held on the Tsukiji River, and Japanese umbrella illuminations using the Japanese umbrellas commonly used in Kabuki. In addition, the event will feature a one-day only Japanese DJ event on Friday, February 14th,…
[Ginza Tsutaya Bookstore] An exhibition of works by ink painter Shuko Tsuchiya, who combines modern materials with classical techniques, entitled “HYPER ONENESS” will be held from Saturday, October 26th.
Ginza Tsutaya Bookstore (6th floor, GINZA SIX, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) will hold the ink painting exhibition "- HYPER ONENESS -" by Shuko Tsuchiya from Saturday, October 26th to Friday, November 15th, 2024. Special feature page | https://store.tsite.jp/ginza/event/art/43111-1402491004.html "Fuurinka" W540×H640mm, ink and gold leaf on Japanese paper, 2024 ·overview Shuko Tsuchiya started ink painting at the age of 18, and became a master two years later. He continues to explore the possibilities of ink painting with his unique style that combines ink painting techniques with modern art materials such as fluorescent acrylic and spray paint. In recent years, he has been active in various genres, including collaborations with numerous high-end brands such…
The monsters drawn by the talented artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi will appear on the lantern street where goldfish swim?! Halloween at the Art Aquarium Museum: Ukiyo-e Yokai Night Parade 2024
A special exhibition of ukiyo-e art depicting monsters will be held for a limited time from October 17th (Thurs) to October 31st (Thurs). The Art Aquarium Museum GINZA (located at Ginza Mitsukoshi) will be holding a special exhibition themed on the yokai paintings of ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi from October 17th (Thursday) to October 31st (Thursday) for a limited time just in time for Halloween. Introducing the "Japanese Halloween" project unique to the Art Aquarium Museum, which creates art pieces that incorporate traditional Japanese beauty and spread the world of Japanese culture! Yokai paintings by the talented artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi, who was active during the Edo period and created ukiyo-e…
[Ginza Wako] “Masato Nishida Exhibition: Fushi” will be held from Thursday, November 7th
Ginza Wako will be holding the "Masato Nishida Exhibition: Fushi" by Japanese painter Masato Nishida at the Seiko House Hall (formerly Wako Hall) from November 7th (Thurs) to 17th (Sun). Wako will be hosting the first solo exhibition by Nitten Special Member Nitten Nihon- … Please come and see Nishida's works that are like "joints," in which he looks deeply into the relationship between things and time, and depicts the history and culture of human activities with rich texture. [Information about gallery talks by artists] November 9th (Sat) 14:00～ For reservations and inquiries, please contact Wako Art Department at 03-3562-2111 (main number) "Nostalgia" 219.5×145.5cm "After the Rain" 35×35cm "Matabei Sakura"…
ATELIER MUJI Special Exhibition “New Circulation”
Friday, November 29, 2024 – Sunday, January 26, 2025 Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd., the operator of MUJI, will hold a special exhibition titled "New Circulation" at ATELIER MUJI GINZA Gallery 1 and 2 in MUJI Ginza (Chuo-ku, Tokyo) from Friday, November 29, 2024 to Sunday, January 26, 2025. ©ATELIER MUJI Ryohin Keikaku aims to realize "pleasant lifestyles and society," and is looking at the resources used in its products and stores from a new perspective, working with local communities to advance new initiatives in various regions. More than 40 years have passed since the birth of MUJI, and in order to think broadly about the future, we always feel the…
[Ginza Wako] “The 8th Pioneer of Beauty – The Contemporary Art of Nitten” will be held from October 24th (Thursday)
From October 24th (Thursday) to November 4th (Monday), Ginza Wako will be holding the "8th Pioneer of Beauty – Nitten Now" exhibition at the Seiko House Hall (formerly Wako Hall), bringing together works by masters of beauty. The exhibition "Pioneer of Beauty – The Nitten Exhibition Now" will be held for the eighth time at Wako, and will feature works from five genres – Japanese painting, Western painting, sculpture, craft art, and calligraphy – mainly by artists who are advisors, directors, and auditors of the Nitten Exhibition, which is a leader in the Japanese art world. Ryohei Miyata, Chairman of the Nitten Exhibition, gave us some words of encouragement regarding…