Ginza Tsutaya Books (6th floor, GINZA SIX, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) will be holding an exhibition titled "Heaven and Earth Move in Sequential Direction: Kawachi Kunihira and Yanobe Kenji, a Supreme Co-Creation by Master Craftsmen" at the store's FOAM CONTEMPORARY from Saturday, November 23rd to Tuesday, December 10th, 2024. Message for the event Ginza Tsutaya Books will be holding a sword exhibition titled "Tenchiijundo" by swordsmith Kawachi Kunihira and contemporary artist Yanobe Kenji. Currently, the number of swordsmiths who can make genuine swords, as well as the materials and forges required for making them, is decreasing. This means that we are losing a culture that was introduced from the continent and refined…
[National Film Archive] Announcement of the exhibition “Film Director Andrzej Wajda”
Andrzej Wajda (1926-2016) was a master director who, as a young leading director of the "Polish School," brought a breath of fresh air to the world of cinema with films such as "Kanal" (1957) and "Ashes and Diamonds" (1958), and later produced "Man of Marble" (1977) and "Man of Iron" ( 1981) in protest against the socialist regime of the time. He also became an eloquent narrator of Poland's harsh history and built magnificent narrative worlds by frequently adapting masterpieces of Polish literature. This exhibition, which was first held at the National Museum in Krakow in 2019 and was organized by local experts to cover Wajda's 60-year-plus career, is the…
Kyobashi Saiku, a town where art and culture are close to everyone, will have its grand opening on Saturday, November 2, 2024 in Kyobashi, Tokyo.
Kyobashi Sai Ward is a district that has been developed under the concept of "a town where art and culture are close to everyone" as part of the Kyobashi 1-chome East District Plan, a special urban regeneration district. Following the opening of Museum Tower Kyobashi in July 2019, TODA BUILDING will open on November 2, 2024, marking the grand opening of the entire district. The opening ceremony of TODA BUILDING. From left: Takahashi Yasunori (Representative Director of Kyobashi Saiku Area Management General Incorporated Association), Nishino Fumito (Chairman of Kyobashi 1-chome East Neighborhood Association), Uekusa Hiroshi (Executive Vice President and General Manager of Strategic Business Division, Toda Construction Co., Ltd.), Tomita…
A bold artwork will appear that will penetrate the space of Ginza Sony Park, which is currently under construction. “ART IN THE PARK (under construction)” will be held from Tuesday, November 19th to Sunday, December 1st, 2024.
Ginza Sony Park will open its buildings, which are currently under construction, for a special event in preparation for its grand opening in January 2025. The park will host a program called "ART IN THE PARK (under construction)" from November 19th (Tuesday) to December 1st (Sunday), 2024, featuring three artists with close ties to Ginza Sony Park: SHUN SUDO, Yamaguchi Koji, and Tamayama Takuro. The exhibition will feature 24 new pieces from SHUN SUDO's iconic BUTTON FLOWER, 12 new pieces based on the flower garden motif of Yamaguchi Koji, and an original light piece by Tamayama Takuro that uses LED fluorescent lights that penetrate the space of Ginza Sony Park.…
“Japanese Art Direction Exhibition 2024” will be held at Ginza Graphic Gallery (ggg) from November 1st to November 30th
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…