Art projects set in Hamamatsu, including the "Zipper Boat" on Lake Hamana

Suzuki is gaining international attention for his ambitious works that re-examine everyday materials and phenomena from a unique perspective, such as the "Zipper Boat," which garnered attention at last year's Setouchi Triennale, and "Apple Kendama," made from Japanese thinned wood. This exhibition, his largest to date, is being held as a special exhibition commemorating the 100th anniversary of Hamamatsu City's incorporation and the 40th anniversary of the Hamamatsu Museum of Art's opening.



The keywords for this exhibition are "Earth," "Blink," "Apple," and "Me," as featured in the exhibition title. An exploration of "BORDER" will unfold from these four elements. The exhibition is structured to allow visitors to encounter "borders" between various phenomena and events throughout the museum, featuring representative works such as "Perspective of Playground Equipment," where daytime scenes emerge from the night darkness, and "Apple's Reversal," where an apple falls across the first and second floors, along with approximately 10 new pieces.



In parallel with the exhibition, the "Yasuhiko Suzuki Art Project in Hamamatsu 2011" will be held at several locations in Hamamatsu City and on Lake Hamana. This includes the operation of the "Zipper Boat," inspired by the sight of a boat's wake resembling a zipper, on Lake Hamana, as well as related events that allow people of all ages to enjoy art up close, such as "Flipbook Manga Shopping Street," where flipbook animations related to each shop are displayed inside stores in the shopping district.

"Apple Kendama"

On Sunday, November 6th, a special talk will be held between Suzuki and neuroscientist Dr. Kenichiro Mogi. Additionally, on Sunday, November 13th, a workshop titled "Awakening with Art, Building Communication," led by Professor Kenryu Nakamura of the University of Tokyo's Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, where Suzuki's lab is based, will offer a different perspective on appreciating the exhibition using digital tools.



This exhibition, which freely manipulates the distance between the small phenomenon of a "blink" and the grand existence of the "Earth" to explore "borders," invites us to experience Suzuki's work, which asserts its presence by crossing the "borders" between the artwork and the viewer.

Yasuhiko Suzuki Exhibition: BORDER - Earth, Blink, Apple, Me

Period: Saturday, October 22nd - Wednesday, November 23rd

Hours: 9:30 - 17:00 (Last admission 16:30, Opening at 10:00 on the first day)

Venue: Hamamatsu Museum of Art

100 Matsushiro-cho, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu City

Closed: Mondays

Admission: Same-day tickets: Adults ¥800, University/High School/Vocational Students ¥500. Advance tickets: Adults ¥600, University/High School/Vocational Students ¥300. Free for junior high school students and younger. Half price for those aged 70 and over, holders of disability certificates, and one accompanying caregiver.





Yasuhiko Suzuki x Kenichiro Mogi Special Talk

Date: Sunday, November 6th

Time: 18:00 -

Venue: Hamamatsu Museum of Art

Capacity: 100 people

Application: Write the address, name, age, and phone number of all attendees, along with the return address, on a round-trip postcard and send it to the Hamamatsu Museum of Art (up to 2 people per postcard / one application per person / must arrive by Tuesday, October 25th).






Workshop: "Awakening with Art, Building Communication"

Date: Sunday, November 13th

Time: 13:30 - 15:30

Venue: Hamamatsu Museum of Art

Capacity: 20 people

Application: Write the address, name, age, and phone number of all attendees, along with the return address, on a round-trip postcard and send it to the Hamamatsu Museum of Art (up to 2 people per postcard / one application per person / must arrive by Tuesday, November 1st).




Hamamatsu Museum of Art

053-454-6801

http://www.city.hamamatsu.shizuoka.jp/artmuse/