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Replicas: Reproduction is Realization
LIXIL Gallery 1 & 2
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Bronze bells, clay figures, Buddha statues, Buddhist scriptures, and picture scrolls can now be reproduced using various materials and techniques. Following detailed investigations and repeated experimentation, it is now possible to imitate 1000 years of progress. Valued as precious secondary data, they play an active part in museum exhibitions, data preservation, and research. However, there are few people who know how they are made: surprisingly, they are created not with high technology but with the support of highly skilled craftsmen.
This exhibition, which showcases these "replicas", explores the value and meaning in the differences in use of material, form, and technique. Some replicated objects will be displayed alongside the originals. By presenting over 200 works, the rather-unknown behind-the-scenes world of these works will be revealed. It is hoped that the audience will realise that replicas are not mere fakes but are precious artworks that came to life with exquisite craftmanship.
This exhibition, which showcases these "replicas", explores the value and meaning in the differences in use of material, form, and technique. Some replicated objects will be displayed alongside the originals. By presenting over 200 works, the rather-unknown behind-the-scenes world of these works will be revealed. It is hoped that the audience will realise that replicas are not mere fakes but are precious artworks that came to life with exquisite craftmanship.
Schedule | Mar 1 (Wed) 2006-May 20 (Sat) 2006 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Free | ||||
| Venue | LIXIL Gallery 1 & 2 https://www.livingculture.lixil/en/gallery/  | ||||
| Location | 2F LIXIL:Ginza Tokyo Tatemono Kyobashi Bldg., 3-6-18 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0031 | ||||
| Access | 1 minute walk from exit 2 at Kyobashi Station on the Ginza line, 3 minute walk from exit 6 at Ginza-itchome Station on the Yurakucho line, 3 minute walk from exit A4 at Takaracho Station on the Toei Asakusa line. | ||||
| Phone | 03-5250-6530 | ||||
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