Diverse Expressions Presented Dynamically

"Artist File" is a contemporary art exhibition project initiated by The National Art Center, Tokyo, in 2008. It was conceived as an ongoing project to fulfill its mission of "introducing new trends in art." To provide an overview of the current art scene, several artists are selected from recommendations by curatorial staff and presented in individual exhibitions.



This exhibition does not have a specific theme. Artists of note from various fields will gather, and their diverse expressions, ranging from painting and photography to video and large-scale installations, will be displayed with both care and dynamism.

Artists from a Wide Range of Generations

This year, a total of eight artists are participating, including five Japanese artists and three from the UK, India, and South Korea. There are no restrictions on age or nationality, with artists selected from a wide range of generations, from their 30s to their 60s. Visitors can enjoy not only the works of emerging artists expected to make future contributions but also pieces by artists with long careers whose work has not often been exhibited extensively in Japanese museums, all within the vast 2,000 square meter space.



True to the title "Artist File," information about the participating artists is filed away. The information on the 40 artists introduced from the first exhibition to the present is preserved as an "archive."

The exhibition features a wide range of artistic media. However, all works share the commonality of challenging the possibilities of artistic expression, earnestly observing contemporary society, and being created through introspection. Why not experience the latest in art through their works?

Participating Artists

Darren Almond / Teppei KORIO / Yeondoo JUNG / Shiho KIBU / Takayoshi KUNIYASU / Nalini MALANI / Hideaki NAKAZAWA / Rieko SHIGA


Win tickets to "Artist File 2013: Featuring Contemporary Artists" for 10 pairs of people!

Application Deadline: Until January 11, 2013 (Sun/10:00 AM)

Applications are now closed.

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"Artist File 2013: Featuring Contemporary Artists"

Dates: January 23 (Wed) - April 1 (Mon), 2013

Hours: 10:00 - 18:00 (Fridays until 20:00)

On March 23 (Sat), the museum will be open until 22:00 for "Roppongi Art Night 2013" with free admission.

Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.

Closed: Tuesdays

Admission: Same-day tickets - General ¥1000 / University Students ¥500

Advance tickets - General ¥800 / University Students ¥300

Free admission for high school students, individuals under 18, and persons with disabilities (including one accompanying person) with proof.

Ticket Pia (P-code: 765-342) / Lawson Ticket (L-code: 37648)

Venue: The National Art Center, Tokyo, Special Exhibition Gallery 2E

7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Tel. 03-5777-8600 (Hello Dial)
http://www.nact.jp