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February 2, 2015
ART FAIR TOKYO 2014 | The Art Fair Tokyo, where you can enjoy art by looking and buying, will be held again this year.
ART FAIR TOKYO 2014 | Art Fair Tokyo 2014
Win a 1-Day Passport! 15 Pairs, 30 Winners!
Art Fair Tokyo: A Celebration of Art to See and Buy, Returns This Year
Art Fair Tokyo, a festival where you can enjoy viewing and purchasing art, with participation from galleries both domestic and international, will be held again this year from Friday, March 7th to Sunday, March 9th at the Tokyo International Forum. OPENERS is offering a 1-DAY Passport to Art Fair Tokyo to 15 pairs (30 people).
Text by YANAKA TomomiPhotographs by Munetoshi Iwashita
Exciting Projects Include "G-plus," Featuring Galleries of Contemporary Art
Art Fair Tokyo showcases a diverse range of art, from Japanese paintings to Western-style paintings and contemporary art, all under one roof. It is Japan's largest art event, with participation from over 150 galleries and companies, both domestic and international.
This year's fair features a lineup of stimulating projects. Among them is "G-plus (G-Plus)," a new addition this year, where leading Japanese galleries specializing in contemporary art will present highly curated projects. Collaborations with galleries of antique art are also planned, promising a depth of experience unique to Art Fair Tokyo.
Furthermore, "Tokyo Limited," which began last year to introduce applied arts such as crafts, jewelry, and fashion within an art context, will present a wide array of crafts including vessels, beadwork, and glass, expanding the realm of Japanese art. Additionally,Mercedes-Benzas a featuring brand for "Fashion Week TOKYO," clothing, accessories, and small items from the brand "matohu" by Hiroyuki Horihata and Makiko Sekiguchi will be exhibited and sold in an installation format.
The fourth iteration of "Artistic Practices" is themed "Modernity Created by Japan." Modern paintings by artists such as Ryuzaburo Umehara, Sōtarō Yasui, Tsuguharu Foujita, and Morikazu Kumagai, representative of Japanese expression, will be gathered as if in a museum. In addition, there will be "Discover Asia," featuring galleries from Asia that have garnered attention in recent years, and talk events with invited artists.
Furthermore, the special exhibition section "Outlines" is set to feature a total of six special exhibitions, proposed by galleries and recommended by working groups. Notably, the participation of "Covered Tokyo" by four galleries and an exclusive one-night party at the Park Hotel Tokyo in Shiodome are points of interest.
Art Fair Tokyo satisfies all art enthusiasts. As an official media partner, OPENERS is dedicating a special feature to convey the allure of this exhibition over three installments. Stay tuned for further updates.
Win a 1-Day Passport to "Art Fair Tokyo 2014"! 15 Pairs, 30 Winners!
Application Deadline | Wednesday, February 26, 2014, 23:59
Please note that the deadline has been moved up due to circumstances. We appreciate your understanding.
Applications are now closed.
Thank you for your many applications.
Art Fair Tokyo 2014
Dates | Friday, March 7th, 11:00 - 21:00
Saturday, March 8th, 11:00 - 20:00
Sunday, March 9th, 10:30 - 17:00
Venue | Tokyo International Forum
3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Admission | 1-DAY Passport: ¥2,000, 3-DAY Passport: ¥3,500
Art Fair Tokyo Executive Committee Secretariat
Tel. 03-5808-1451
http://artfairtokyo.com
