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"Meme Genes of Culture in Art - Exploration of Tradition, Technique and Modernity in Calligraphy, Copperplate Prints, and Japanese Paintings" Exhibition
Shibuya Hikarie 8/ Cube 1, 2, 3
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Richard Dawkins, an evolutionary biologist, invented the term "meme", referring to “genes of culture”. That is, just as genes of earth’s creatures have evolved through continuous reproduction, transmission, mutation, and natural selection, human customs and habits as well as culture are transmitted, developed and handed down to future generations through reproduction and mimicking.
This exhibition highlights the meme of the works by young artists who have mastered the traditional techniques of scriptures and calligraphy, copperplate prints, or Japanese paintings, all of which have its long history and tradition. Their works are embodiments of ambition for innovative expression of their artistic aestheticism, the representation of their meme that can survive the natural selection while still maintaining extremely details of expressions as seen in traditional artisan work.
This exhibition highlights the meme of the works by young artists who have mastered the traditional techniques of scriptures and calligraphy, copperplate prints, or Japanese paintings, all of which have its long history and tradition. Their works are embodiments of ambition for innovative expression of their artistic aestheticism, the representation of their meme that can survive the natural selection while still maintaining extremely details of expressions as seen in traditional artisan work.
Schedule | Nov 28 (Wed) 2012-Dec 10 (Mon) 2012 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Free | ||
| Website | http://www.hikarie8.com/cube/2012/10/post-6.shtml | ||
| Venue | Shibuya Hikarie 8/ Cube 1, 2, 3 https://www.hikarie8.com/cube/ | ||
| Location | 8F Shibuya Hikarie, 2-21-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8510 | ||
| Access | Direct walk from exit B5 at Shibuya Station on the Fukutoshin and Hanzomon lines or Tokyu Den-en-toshi line, Direct walk from the 2nd floor passageway of Shibuya Station on the JR or Keio line. | ||
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