In the 1960s, he came into the limelight as a graphic designer and illustrator, and since the so-called "painter declaration" in 1981, he has been at the forefront of creating free-style paintings that are not bound by themes or styles, and is a creator all over the world. Tadanori Yokoo (1936-), who has had a great influence on In February of this year, his many years of achievements were evaluated, and he was selected as a new member of the Japan Art Academy, a national honor institution. Even at the age of 86, he continues to create with a furious momentum, and for the exhibition "Tadanori Yokoo Kanzan Hyakutoku" scheduled…
[Venue Report] “Japanese Art Direction Exhibition 2020-2021” A lot of unique advertisements and designs that are creatively stimulated are exhibited!
From November 1st to November 30th, 2021, "Japanese Art Direction Exhibition 2020-2021" is being held in Ginza, Tokyo, where you can get a bird's eye view of Japan's cutting-edge advertising and graphic design. There are two venues : Ginza Graphic Gallery and Creation Gallery G8. We visited this exhibition where admission is free and photography is allowed . Can a completely amateur in advertising and design just stop by and have fun? We will introduce you to the venue and interesting works. Venue view ginza graphic gallery Introducing excellent advertising and graphic works selected from about 10,000 submissions for two years! The "Japanese Art Direction Exhibition" is held once a…
[Venue Report] Makoto Shinkai’s “Suzume no Toshimari” exhibition will be held at Matsuya Ginza. Relive the movie story and immerse yourself in the charm of “Shinkai World”
A full-fledged exhibition where you can enjoy the world view of Makoto Shinkai's latest movie "Suzume no Tojime", Makoto Shinkai's "Suzume no Tojime" exhibition will be held from April 19th to May 8th, 2023 at Matsuya Ginza. It is held at the event square on the 8th floor. I participated in the private viewing and opening event held prior to the event, so I will report on the state of the venue. *Please note that this contains spoilers for the movie "Suzume no Tojiri". *The images posted were taken with special permission. Except for some photo spots, general photography is prohibited. Makoto Shinkai's work "Suzume no Toshimari" Exhibition photo spot…
Is the city of Tokyo pixelized? ! I have experienced “Pixelized Adventure in Japan” with Sony Park Mini.
I visited "Pixelized Adventure in Japan" held in Ginza from January 11 (Wednesday) to January 24 (Sunday), 2023. *This article was provided by Ayano Hiruma. When I headed to the Sony Park Mini in the Nishi-Ginza parking lot directly connected to Ginza Subway Station, I was greeted by the key visual of this project, "Pixelized Adventure in Japan." What is “Pixelized Adventure in Japan”? This event is the first solo exhibition held in Japan by Joo Jae Bum , a pixel artist from South Korea. You can experience the pixel game "Pixelized Adventure in Japan", and you can see pixelated items (exhibition) that jump out of the game world in…
[Interview report] DJ live 6 times a week! The Royal Park Canvas Ginza Corridor, a new hotel in Ginza where you can get drunk with alcohol and entertainment
The Royal Park Canvas Ginza Corridor , a hotel operated by Royal Park Hotels and Resorts Co., Ltd. (Mitsubishi Estate Group), is located next to the Ginza Corridor, a downtown area that creates new encounters and has an outstanding presence in Ginza at night. opened on November 16, 2022. The hotel aims to provide the best nightlife in Tokyo by preparing a large number of contents based on the concept of "getting drunk" . Since I was able to cover it immediately, I will introduce the state of the hotel, such as the guest rooms, the bar, and the restaurant. Exterior of The Royal Park Canvas Ginza Corridor A lifestyle…
[Interview report] Go on an adventure on a magic carpet. Jean Julien’s new work “The Departure” appears in the GINZA SIX atrium art
On October 26, 2022, a large-scale installation of comical characters by visual artist Jean Julien “The Departure” appeared in the central atrium of “GINZA SIX”, the largest commercial complex in the Ginza area. The exhibition period is until the spring of 2024 (planned). On the first day of the exhibition, the artist himself gave an art lecture to the press. Jean Julien's first floating installation "The Departure" appears GINZA SIX, which celebrated its 5th anniversary in April of this year, offers sophisticated food, fashion, art, and more under the theme of "From Ginza to the World," offering "things that can only be found here, experiences that can only be experienced…
[Actual food report] Autumn gastronomy to taste in Ginza! Introducing GINZA SIX’s 2022 autumn recommended dishes and sweets
On August 31, 2022, at GINZA SIX , one of the largest commercial facilities in the Ginza area, a tasting event was held for recommended dishes and sweets that will be available this fall at restaurants and shops within the facility. There are dishes that use plenty of autumn flavors such as salmon and mushrooms, Japanese sweets that arrange chestnuts, a popular autumn ingredient, and sweets that are pleasing to the eye, beautifully colored with seasonal fruits. We were able to check out a total of 17 carefully selected items, so we will introduce the limited items that can only be tasted at GINZA SIX, along with photos of the…
[Interview report] Fun leads to learning! “I tried it ~Amusement park where you learn with your body~” is being held at Tokyu Plaza Ginza (until September 4, 2022)
Fathers and mothers of the world. It's about the middle of summer vacation, but have you made memories of summer vacation with your child? Many people may say, "I want to go out with my children, but I'm worried about the heat wave and torrential rain this year." The indoor event I would like to recommend to all of you is the "Yatte Mita Exhibition – Amusement Park Learning with Your Body -" being held in Ginza, Tokyo from July 16th to September 4th, 2022 ! You can slip back in time to the age of dinosaurs, try to become a work of art yourself, and try to predict the…
[Artizon Museum] “140 years of birth two trips Shigeru Aoki x Hanjiro Sakamoto” press preview report
Shigeru Aoki << Seafood >> (1904) Important Cultural Property At the Artizon Museum, from Saturday, July 30, 2022 to Sunday, October 16, 2022, "140 years of birth two journeys Shigeru Aoki x Hanjiro Sakamoto" will be held. A press preview was held prior to the event, so I will tell you about it. Venue entrance Aoki Shigeru (1882-1911) and Sakamoto Hanjiro (1882-1969) were Western-style painters who each explored their own unique styles as Japanese Western-style painting matured. Both were born in what is now Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture, studied at the same elementary school, and aspired to be painters at the same cram school for Western-style painting. In the commemorative…
[Interview Report] “Calon DRY FLOWER Hanare Ginza Yurakucho Store”, a store specializing in dried flowers, has opened!
On July 23, 2022, "Calon DRY FLOWER Hanare Ginza Yurakucho" , a store specializing in dried flowers and preserved flowers that supports "pushing activities", opened in Ginza, Tokyo! Since I participated in the pre-opening that was held in advance, I would like to introduce the inside of the store, the products that are being sold, and the prices. * The images shown are as of the time of pre-opening. Please note that it may differ from the official opening. A variety of color variations are popular! The second store of "Calon DRY FLOWER" opens "Calon DRY FLOWER" is a specialized brand that offers dried flowers and preserved flowers in various…