Future of Creation: Japanese paper craftsman Rogier Uitenboogaart x architect Kengo Kuma

LIXIL Gallery 1 & 2

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Kengo Kuma, Rogier Uitenboogaart

Established in September 2014, “Future of Creation” is an exhibition series curated by four leading creators in the worlds of art and architecture: Toshio Shimizu (art director), Ryohei Miyata (goldsmith), Toyo Ito (architect), Kengo Kuma (architect). Taking place over three-month intervals, the exhibitions present progressive ideas from various disciplines. For the 12th edition, architect Kengo Kuma will collaborate with washi (Japanese paper) craftsman Rogier Uitenboogaart. Uitenboogaart works out of the small town of Yusuhara in Kochi Prefecture. Located 1483m above sea level and surrounded by the majestic mountains of Shikoku Karst, 91% of the land in the town is occupied by forest. Kuma’s relationship with Yusuhara dates back more than 30 years, starting with “Hotel above the clouds,” his first ever design for wooden-framed architecture. He went on to design further buildings for the town, the interiors of which utilized the washi produced by Uitenboogaart. In this exhibition you can see various types of tosa washi paper covering the entire gallery space, creating a cave-live atmosphere where you can experience the depths of this soft yet powerful handcrafted material. In addition, there will also be various items on display, such as objects produced by Uitenboogaart, tosa washi paper samples, paper making tools and plants. The method by which this paper is created is now registered by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. Explore the charm of this paper through the work of Uitenboogaart.

[Related Events]
Tosa washi paper workshop
Event Date: July 19 (Wed) 14:00-16:00
Workshop Leader: Rogier Uitenboogaart
Admission: ¥3500 (includes materials and teaching fee)
Capacity: 12 (booking required)
Venue: Lixil Ginza 1F
*Please check the official website for further details

Schedule	Jul 6 (Thu) 2017-Sep 26 (Tue) 2017  Opening Hours Information Hours 10:00-18:00 Closed Wednesday Closed during the summer and New Year holidays.
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 Open with a Map App
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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