ART | Yayoi Kusama's concept cafe opens at Roppongi Hills
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May 14, 2015

ART | Yayoi Kusama's concept cafe opens at Roppongi Hills


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Yayoi Kusama's Concept Cafe Opens at Roppongi Hills



This summer, a concept cafe in collaboration with Yayoi Kusama opens at Roppongi Hills. From August 6 (Tuesday) to August 25 (Sunday), the cafe "My Love Is My Love" will be open.



Text by KUROMIYA Yuzu




Original Menu and Merchandise Inspired by Her Artwork to Be Released

LOVE Exhibition: Forms of Love in ArtAvant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, who is exhibiting in "LOVE: Forms of Love in Art," the 10th anniversary exhibition of the Mori Art Museum at Roppongi Hills, is currently developing various projects titled "LOVE TOKYO SUMMER" in collaboration with Roppongi Hills this summer. As part of this project, the cafe "My Love Is My Love" has appeared, offering a limited-time concept cafe where visitors can fully immerse themselves in the world of Kusama's "My Love Is My Love" series of tableware, released in the spring.


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The lineup features limited-edition original menus inspired by her iconic works, including her signature "polka dots," as well as "pumpkins" and "macaroni." Highlights include the "Polka Dot Gateau Chocolat," a limited offering of 30 per day in two varieties (red with white dots and white with red dots), a roll cake combining pumpkin mousse and caramel called "Pumpkin Mousse and Caramel Pâtissière's Dot Roll Cake," and three types of original squash drinks served in exclusive "Polka Dot Glasses" available only at Roppongi Hills.


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Additionally, the adjacent Yayoi Kusama merchandise shop will release plates from the latest installment of the series. Screenings of DVDs and special events by affiliated artists are also planned. The gallery will simultaneously host an exhibition of the original drawings for the dinner plates.



In addition to the concept cafe, a beer garden "Polka Dot Garden" will be set up at the Grand Roof Plaza, and a standing bar "Polka Dot Terrace" will be available at the 66 Plaza. The world of Kusama can be experienced throughout Roppongi Hills.


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Cafe "My Love Is My Love"
Period | August 6 (Tuesday) - August 25 (Sunday)
* Due to popular demand, the exhibition period has been extended until August 25.
Hours | 11:00 - 23:00 (Shop until 21:00)
Location | Roppongi Hills, Hills Cafe / Space

YAYOI KUSAMA "My Love Is My Love ~tea wear~" Original Drawing Exhibition
Period | August 7 (Wednesday) - August 20 (Tuesday)
Hours | 12:00 - 20:00
Location | Roppongi Hills A/D Gallery (Inside Roppongi Hills Art & Design Store)
Admission | Free