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ART | Ten Forms of "Art" Presented by Hisashi Tenmyouya, Including Exhibitions and Curation
ART | Hisashi Tenmyouya Month in October!
Ten Hisashi Tenmyouya's 10 Types of "Art" Including Exhibitions and Curation
Contemporary artist Hisashi Tenmyouya has declared October "Hisashi Tenmyouya Month," launching 10 different initiatives, including exhibitions and the publication of a new art book, as well as collaborations, both domestically and internationally. This presents an opportunity to see everything from his past masterpieces to new works.
Text by YANAKA Tomomi
Exploring Artist Hisashi Tenmyouya from Multiple Facets Through Diverse Artworks
Hisashi Tenmyouya has consistently created works with a unique concept that directly links Japan's cultural and historical axes, dynamically altering art history. He has presented his work in various forms, including paintings, magazine illustrations, posters, and film art.
In honor of his name, "Tenmyouya," October has been designated "Hisashi Tenmyouya Month," featuring 10 distinct events. Mizuma Art Gallery in Ichigaya will host a new exhibition, while Parco Museum will showcase a comprehensive collection of his past masterpieces. Additionally, his new installation will be presented at the Taro Okamoto Museum of Art in Kawasaki City as part of the "TARO Award Artists II" exhibition.
Furthermore, the A/D Gallery within Roppongi Hills is holding the exhibition "Hisashi Tenmyouya: The Path to the Original - Sketches" until October 26 (Sunday), showcasing his preliminary drawings. This exhibition features a curated selection of sketches and prints from his period of exploration and struggle between 1997 and 2014.
Beyond these, his activities extend overseas with "The Labyrinth of Otherworldly Beings: Manabu Ikeda, Hisashi Tenmyouya & teamLab" at Japan Society in New York, featuring Manabu Ikeda and the Tokyo Ultra-Technologists group teamLab, known as the University of Tokyo's first venture company. At Mizuma & Kankyō Gallery in Singapore, Tenmyouya and Indieguerillas will co-curate a group exhibition.
In late October, items such as T-shirts and hoodies will be released in collaboration with the street fashion brand "XLARGE®." Additionally, a triple collaboration featuring Hisashi Tenmyouya, "XLARGE®," and "BE@RBRICK" will also be unveiled. The art book "Masterpiece" will also be published, rounding out a wide array of artistic endeavors.
Ten projects that explore and examine the artist Hisashi Tenmyouya from multiple angles. The choice of how to appreciate his art is yours. Immerse yourself in the artistic autumn presented by Hisashi Tenmyouya.
Hisashi Tenmyouya "The Path to the Original - Sketches" Exhibition
Dates | October 3 (Fri) - October 26 (Sun)
Hours | 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Venue | A/D Gallery, Art & Design Store
3F, Roppongi Hills West Walk, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-6406-6280
Hisashi Tenmyouya "Ippitsu Nyukon" Exhibition
Dates | October 31 (Fri) - November 10 (Mon)
Hours | 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Venue | Parco Museum
3F, Shibuya Parco PART1, 15-1 Udagawa-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-3477-5873
Admission | General ¥500, Students ¥400
Hisashi Tenmyouya "In II" Exhibition
Dates | October 22 (Wed) - November 22 (Sat) *Closed Sundays, Mondays, and national holidays
Hours | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Venue | Mizuma Art Gallery
3-13 Ichigayatamachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-3268-2500
"TARO Award Artists II" Exhibition
Dates | October 18 (Sat) - January 12, 2015 (Mon, holiday) *Closed Mondays, December 29 - January 3, and December 24. If Monday is a holiday, the following day will be closed.
Hours | 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Venue | Taro Okamoto Museum of Art, Kawasaki City
7-1-5 Masugata, Tama-ku, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Tel. 044-900-9898
Participating Artists | Shinji Ohmaki, Satoru Tamura, Kenji Fujii, Yukihiro Yamagami, Hisashi Tenmyouya
Admission | General ¥900, High school/University students/Seniors (65+) ¥700