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February 26, 2015
ART | MIC*ITAYA Exhibition "SOLANGE" Held Across Three BEAMS Locations
ART | MIC*ITAYA Exhibition "SOLANGE" Unfolds Across Three BEAMS Locations, Exploring Themes of Travel
MIC*ITAYA Exhibition "SOLANGE" Opens
Mick Itaya's latest exhibition, "SOLANGE (Sun Angel)," marks his first show at BEAMS in approximately four years and opens on Saturday, February 28th. This exhibition will unfold a variety of stories centered around the theme of travel across three locations: "BEAMS Lights Shibuya" (Shibuya Hikarie ShinQs 4F) and "Time Cafe Shibuya" (BEAMS Time 2F) in Shibuya, and "B Gallery" (BEAMS Japan 6F) in Shinjuku.
Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)
Three Venues to Dream, Plan, and Reflect on Your Journey
The MIC*ITAYA exhibition "SOLANGE" this time is divided across three venues in Shibuya and Shinjuku, each playing a distinct role.
At "BEAMS Lights Shibuya," opening February 28th (Saturday), discover the story and apparel from the fashion label "BEAMS LIGHTS with MIC*ITAYA." Gaze at the sky, ponder distant places and cherished people, and enjoy an adventure that suits you.
At "Time Cafe Shibuya," also opening on the same day, you can leisurely dine while admiring Mick Itaya's monumental mural, spending time preparing for your journey. After perusing the "Solange Tabloid" on your table and planning your trip, it's time to depart!
At "B Gallery," opening March 7th (Saturday), immerse yourself in artworks depicting journeys through sun and stars, and take time to reflect on your day's experiences and organize your thoughts about this journey. Finding yourself while traveling will surely lead to hope for the future.
Collect Your "Solange Passport" at Each Venue
The "Solange Passport," distributed free of charge at each of the three venues, is for recording your cherished travel memories. Collect three stamps (one from each venue) and present your passport with the third stamp to a staff member at that final venue. Later, Mick Itaya will draw an image inspired by your travel message in the dedicated space on your Solange Passport, completing a collaborative artwork between you and the artist. After completion, the Solange Passport will be returned to you.
*This passport is valid from Saturday, March 7th to Sunday, April 5th.
(Stamps can only be collected at the three venues within the valid period.)
*Passports can be submitted for artwork completion starting Friday, May 1st.
(Storage period: until Tuesday, June 30th)
*At "Time Cafe Shibuya," one stamp will be given to visitors who order food or drinks.
<Related Events>
Opening Party & Live Performance
Date & Time | Saturday, February 28th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Venue | Time Cafe Shibuya
Guest | Gontiti (Guitar Duo)
*Admission Free
Traveling Live & Painting
Date & Time | Saturday, March 7th, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Venue | B Gallery
Guest | Hajime Mizoguchi (Cellist)
Capacity | First 20 visitors
*Admission free, reservation required
Traveling Sketching
Date & Time | Saturday, March 14th, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Venue | BEAMS Lights Shibuya
Details | Mick Itaya will create a sketch on the Solange Passport for customers who purchase products from "BEAMS LIGHTS with MIC*ITAYA."
Traveling Workshop
Date & Time | Saturday, March 21st, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Venue | B Gallery
Capacity | First 10 visitors
Fee | 1000 yen
Details | Mick Itaya will draw a portrait of the visitor on their Solange Passport.
*Reservation required
<Exhibition Overview>
Dates | Saturday, March 7th - Sunday, April 5th
Hours | 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Venue | B Gallery (BEAMS Japan 6F)
3-32-6 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-5368-7309
http://www.beams.co.jp/labels/detail/b-gallery
Dates | Saturday, February 28th - Sunday, April 5th
Hours | 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Venue | BEAMS Lights Shibuya
Shibuya Hikarie ShinQs 4F, 2-21-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-5464-3580
*During the exhibition period, the first 40 customers to purchase items at "BEAMS Lights Shibuya" will receive an original travel cloth from "BEAMS LIGHTS with MIC*ITAYA."
http://www.beams.co.jp/shops/detail/beams-lights-shibuya
Dates | Saturday, February 28th - Sunday, April 5th
Hours | 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Venue | Time Cafe Shibuya (BEAMS Time 2F)
1-14-7 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 2F
Tel. 03-5458-4549
http://www.beams.co.jp/shops/detail/time-cafe-shibuya
MIC*ITAYA
http://www.micitaya.com/





