"Samurai of Amazon - Human, Nature, & Art" Exhibition
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At Taro Okamoto Museum of Art, Kawasaki
Media: Photography, Sculpture, Art Talk
Aborigines reside in the rapidly disappearing Amazon Rainforest. They exist proudly in the wild cycle of life, which has much in common with Okamoto's philosophy. They remind us of the truth of human beings. This exhibition introduces the culture of Amazonian aborigines, the Kayapo tribe.
Related Events:
"Amazon - Secret Stories" Slide & Talk Show
A slide show introducing to the life of Kayapo tribe, from the viewpoint of living in the Amazon Rainforest.
August 12th (Sun) 14:00-15:00
Kenko Minami (Rainforest Japan)
Keinosuke Murata (Museum Director)
Free (Admission for the exhibition required)
"Face Painting & Photo Shooting"
Visitors can experience face paintings with plants and fruits, and dressing up with traditional jewelries.
August 5th (Sun), 19th (Sun), 25th (Sat) 14:00-16:00
Location: Museum Gallery
Free.
*Please bring your own camera.
*Those who are allergic to plants and animals should not participate.
Schedule
From 2007-07-14 To 2007-09-17
Website
http://www.taromuseum.jp/english/index_english.htm (venue's website)
Fee
Adults ¥700; University Students, High School Students and over 65s ¥500, Free for Junior High School Students and below.
Venue Hours
From 9:30 To 17:00
Closed on Mondays
Note:On a Public Holiday Monday, the museum is open but closed on the following Tuesday.
Access
17 minutes walk from the South exit of Mukogaokayuen station on Odakyu line, or take the taxi to the "Ikutaryokuchi-iriguchi" and walk 5 minutes.
Address
7-1-5 Masukata, Tama-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa-ken 214-0032
Phone: 044-900-9898 Fax: 044-900-9966
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Venue: Taro Okamoto Museum of Art, Kawasaki
Schedule: From 2007-07-14 To 2007-09-17
Address: 7-1-5 Masukata, Tama-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa-ken 214-0032
Phone: 044-900-9898 Fax: 044-900-9966
