Workshops and Events Also Planned

Digital fabrication technologies like laser cutters and 3D printers, along with information technology, have become deeply integrated into our lives, essential to our daily routines. This normalization of technology has made all things more flexible, transforming the forms of objects, concepts, and the 'spaces between' into something seamless. Furthermore, the rise of digital creation environments is inspiring creators' thinking and methods, altering the very nature of artworks.

Following last year's success, 'Materializing Possibilities II' returns this year, presenting works that capture the essence of our current era. The venue will feature a space created by the 'Laser Cutter Chaya Reconstruction Executive Committee,' led by contemporary artist Tsuyoshi Ozawa, exhibiting fine art produced with a laser cutter. Architect Toru Nishizawa and others will also be exhibiting. This exhibition, focusing on networked creation, will unfold with contributions from 16 research organizations and groups.



During the exhibition, the 'Gokinjo Monozukuri Domei' (Neighborhood Craftsmanship Alliance), comprised of participating artists Hajime Sugano, yang02, and Nukeme, will host a workshop titled '123D Catch Workshop: modeling with internet' on Saturday, July 26th, starting at 12:00 PM. This workshop explores 3D modeling through collective intelligence, applying internet image search. Artist talks and other events are also scheduled. In conjunction with the exhibition, 'Materializing Decoding: Information, Matter, and the Spaces Between,' a deciphering of last year's exhibition, will be published.

'Materializing Possibilities II' showcases the real-time, cross-disciplinary flow of knowledge, from original ideas to collaborative efforts. Experience the latest in art, unbound and taking flight through the power of technology.



Materializing Possibilities II: Information, Matter, and the Spaces Between
Dates | Saturday, July 19th – Friday, August 8th (Closed Tuesdays, July 22nd and 28th, and Monday, August 4th)
Hours | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue | Tokyo University of the Arts Museum of Fine Arts, Exhibition Hall
12-8 Uenokoen, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Admission | Free

Workshop: 123D Catch Workshop 'modeling with internet' (tentative)
Date | Saturday, July 26th
Time | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue | Tokyo University of the Arts Museum of Fine Arts
Participation Fee | Free (Advance registration required)

Circulation Artist Talk (tentative)
Dates | Saturday, July 26th, Saturday, August 2nd
Time | 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM (On August 2nd, also 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM)
Venue | Tokyo University of the Arts Museum of Fine Arts
Participation Fee | Free

Materializing Japan Lecture (tentative)
Date | Saturday, August 2nd
Time | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Venue | Tokyo University of the Arts Museum of Fine Arts
Participation Fee | Free