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"Neoteny Japan -Takahashi Collection" Exhibition
Ueno Royal Museum
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Makoto Aida, Satoru Aoyama, Sayaka Akiyama, Manabu Ikeda, Mitsuhiro Ikeda, Zon Ito, Shinji Ogawa, Tsuyoshi Ozawa, Motohiko Odani, Izumi Kato, Mika Kato, Makiko Kudo, Tomoko Konoike, Takanobu Kobayashi, Hiroe Saeki, Hiraki Sawa, Etsuhiro Suda, Tadasu Takamine, Tabaimo, Masaya Chiba, Yuken Teruya, Hisashi Tenmyoya, Yayoi Deki, Yoshitomo Nara, Kohei Nawa, Yasuyuki Nishio, Kumi Machida, Mr., Shintaro Miyake, Takashi Murakami, Kyoko Murase, Ruriko Murayama, Akira Yamaguchi
Through the collection of Ryutaro Takahashi, a psychiatrist known as one of Japan's best contemporary art collectors, this exhibition traces back the trend of Japanese contemporary art from the 1990s onward that has attracted worldwide attention. The collection of over 1000 pieces includes works by emerging artists as well as representative and earlier works by internationally acclaimed figures.
Taking one of modern terms "neoteny" as a key word, this exhibition features 33 artists from the Takahashi collection. From worldly renowned Yoshitomo Nara and Takashi Murakami to young talents, around 80 paintings, sculptures, video and installation works by various artists are on view.
It's hoped that viewers will discover the joy of experiencing and contemplating on contemporary art through this first extensive exhibition of the Takahashi collection.
Taking one of modern terms "neoteny" as a key word, this exhibition features 33 artists from the Takahashi collection. From worldly renowned Yoshitomo Nara and Takashi Murakami to young talents, around 80 paintings, sculptures, video and installation works by various artists are on view.
It's hoped that viewers will discover the joy of experiencing and contemplating on contemporary art through this first extensive exhibition of the Takahashi collection.
Schedule | May 20 (Wed) 2009-Jul 15 (Wed) 2009 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥1200, University and High School Students ¥1000, Middle School Students and under Free | ||||
| Venue | Ueno Royal Museum | ||||
| Location | 1-2 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0007 | ||||
| Access | 3 minute walk from the Koen exit of JR Ueno Station, 5 minute walk from exit 7 at Ueno Station on the Ginza and Hibiya lines, 5 minute walk from the Main exit of Keisei Ueno Station on the Keisei line. | ||||
| Phone | 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial) | ||||
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