The creators have gathered their treasured items for this flea market. Clothes, shoes, books, CDs, plates, interior goods and sundries...a variety of "goodies" will be on sale.

Fashion brand "Spoken Words Project" introduces a new kind of lifestyle in this exhibition entitled "Someone Read My Diary," featuring pieces that use their original fabrics, applied to Collex's sofa designs and clothes. The wooden, Swedish-made Drana Horse is decorated with paint, and t-shirts, pillows, and "eco" bags have been newly designed for this exhibition. This exhibition also presents Spoken Words Project's 2008/2009 Autumn and Winter collection.

The guest for this TAB talk is Tomoki Sakuda, founder of the non-profit organization Arts and Law. Since founding the organization in 2004, Sakuda has helped to tackle the particular problems faced by artists and creators working both individually and as part of a group. As he explains, "laws should not impose limitations on creativity, but ought instead to facilitate it." Sakuda will conduct a workshop session on the rights and regulations provided for under the law that ought to be mandatory knowledge for all artists and creators hoping to pursue their craft freely. Taking real-life examples from the cases that Arts and Law has thus far handled - such as tensions between collaborating artists, and the repeat use of characters from product designs - this talk hopes to dispel some of the myths surrounding laws affecting the production of creative work, and consequently to foster free expression in as wide a domain of creative fields as possible. Case 1: Running an auction house. Artist has requested that images of the artwork not be freely used. What would be the appropriate path to take? Case 2: A work that you produced was initially undertaken without a contract, but suddenly becomes a hit, and gets used and reproduced in images. What about royalties owed to you? Case 3: A scenario you came up with gets turned into a performance, but you are not credited. Case 4: Photos of your own work get taken and included on a flyer, which also contains copied images of other artists' work. What sort of problems could this lead to? Case 5: Is there a way to assert one's copyright over a work without spending money to do so? Everyone is invited to attend this talk and to consider these thorny issues together. Was Andy Warhol's "Campbell Soup" series an imitation, a homage or a (stolen) inspiration? We hope artists and designers, as well as those interested in arts management, will take this opportunity to scrutinize the more minute, legal details of their profession. Right after, we'll have a short segment called The 30-second Pitch. Five members of the audience will be invited to introduce themselves to the audience, promote a recent project, or announce a new product, website or company in under 30 seconds. If interested, please give your name and contact info at the reception table. Then for another hour, we'll have drinks, chatting, and networking among guests and audience. Light meal is also available. TAB Talks are bilingual Japanese-English and start at 8:30pm, late enough for overworked designers like us. Drinks are available at the venue. Limited seating of 90, come early.

Around 100 landscape sketches by members of the Efukeikai, sizes 4-8 watercolors.

A selection of 47 items that reflect the new landscape of Claska will be on display at Gallery & Shop "DO" - inheriting the past with sights set on the future, people and the objects that surround them, craftsmanship and artisanal skill. Taking the theme of "contemporary Japanese" style, fresh-feeling products that represent the best of Japanese sensibilities will be displayed - from precisely-wrought crafts by master artisans to industrial products assembled on factory lines and cutting edge software. You might even say that the talented people behind these products are themselves the best "product" Japan has to offer. Or, taking another spin on the issue, that "Japan" is a composite of all these different products. Also on display: "Oumi hemp cloth, from the Edo era to the present" The Oumi hemp industry boasts a proud 500 years of tradition. Hemp researcher and expert Shinichiro Yoshida will illustrate the history of hemp woven into cloth using traditional artisanal techniques, selecting and displaying "white"-themed products in both Edo and contemporary styles.

The Forbidden City in Beijing was for over 500 years the symbol of China's splendor and even looked upon as something like the center of the universe. Up until the Qing dynasty ended in 1911, it was also the emperor's residence for more than 24 generations, the seat of government and the largest palace in the world. At the time, entry was denied to commoners, and until recently, the City was shrouded in a veil of mystery. Then, in 1900, the palace was photographed in detail by Kazuma Ogawa, perhaps best known for his photograph of Natsume Soseki printed on the thousand-yen note. These vintage Ogawa prints will be displayed alongside photographs of the Forbidden City by Hou Yuanchao as it stands today.

Two designers, Thibaut Rocher (product & craft designer, based in Paris and Tokyo) and Hiroshi Endo (fashion designer, based in Tokyo and New York) will exhibit their collaborative installation of handmade candles, natural soaps and other casted products as well as organic cotton jeans and t-shirts. *This exhibition is at "Happa" located inside the Aoyama｜Meguro gallery.

Both Tsuchiya and Fujitani graduated from the painting department of Musashino Art University in 2005. This exhibition features their works from 2005 and after, focusing mainly on painting.

Between May 1st and 23rd, we will be showing works by Hiroshi Sugito and Atsushi Fukui, Terry Winters, Satoshi Hirose, Rieko Otake and photographs by Tamami Hitsuda who is also currently holding a solo exhibition in Tomio Koyama Gallery, Kiyosumi. [Image: 「Untitled-4」(2006) ©Hiroshi Sugito]

Danish ecologically-minded design permeates many facets of life. Ranging from chairs that showcase the natural unadorned beauty of Scandinavian wood, to tableware made from materials that are gentle on the environment, Danish design has even ingeniously produced a bicycle with a baby car attached to it.

This exhibition accompanies the "Setagaya Art Free Market" to be held on May 17th (Sat) and 18th (Sun) on the 3rd to the 5th floors of Carrot Tower. A wide range of works created by local creators who have participated in the market or other exhibitions held in Setagaya Ward will be on display. From painting or photography to T-shirt design, this exhibition showcases a variety of art, craft, and design works. Please see for more details.

This exhibition, held over the 2nd and 5th floors of Mizuma Gallery, has the structure and progression of a mountain expedition, posing the possibility of accident and encounters with natural phenomena...some measure of courage and strength may be necessary to lay this world open. Visitors to the exhibition will first encounter sliding door paintings, and then be invited to imagine the world that lies beyond what is actually drawn on the doors, beyond this world closed in on itself. This potentiality lying just at the edge of the work arouses the audience's desire to peer beyond it, to embark on a certain adventure of discovery and disclosure, eliciting both fear and delight from the audience. Tomoike herself has up until now not said much about her own work, hoping that audiences will apprehend some of her motivations through these new paintings and installations. [Image: Sliding door painting, title undecided (under construction), 2008, mixed media, 1820 x 5440mm]

Reception Party: April 27th (Sun) 15:00-19:00

Oscar Oiwa (born 1965) is a satirical artist with a particularly strong narrative thread in his paintings, which often mask social commentary. Born after the war to parents who emigrated from Japan to Brazil, Oiwa is a second-generation Japanese Brazilian who first studied architecture at university, deepening his knowledge of urban conditions and environments. Growing up in an environment that nurtured his love for and familiarity with art, Oiwa then embarked on his career as a visual artist. While still a student, he mounted his first solo exhibition in Rio de Janeiro in 1985, and participated in the 21st Sao Paolo Biennial in 1991. In his twenties, Oiwa moved to Tokyo in 1991, and began a series of intriguing work that turned its attention to the distinctive traits of this sprawling metropolis: swathes of factories spewing forth smoke, huge piles of abandoned consumer products, old rickety buildings and forgotten corners of the capital's shitamachi (old downtown districts) bathed in mellow sunlight... While also spending a two-year stint in London (1995-6), Oiwa spent a total of 11 years living and working in Tokyo, before relocating once again to New York, where he has been based since 2002. Held concurrently with this exhibition of his work at Gallery Teo is another show, "Oscar Oiwa - Dreams of a Sleeping World," organized by the Museum of Contemporary Art (MoT), Tokyo.

TiFdyL is an artist based between Tokyo and Canada who uses strong colors and outlines.

"Devil Robots" have been getting a lot of attention from around the world lately, and are pleased to be curating this show, called "COUPLES". This exhibition will consist of 20 artists that Devil Robots have been keeping their eye on for some time. The 20 artists will be divided into 10 couples and collaborate on artwork together. Nobody knows which artist will be coupled with which, making this is an exciting event to look forward to! Maybe your favorite character will be transformed into something new! Original artwork ranging from 3D to 2D work will be on display. We definitely recommend that you come and see these unique pieces in person! *All the works are available for purchase.

In line with the four keywords "stories," "details," "art history" and "happiness," the Meguro Museum of Art presents selections from its collection.

In 1938, 2 years after founding this Museum, Muneyoshi Yanagi visited Okinawa for the first time and was struck by the beauty of Okinawan textiles. Yanagi visited the site three more times before 1940. This exhibition features Okinawan textile work that Yanagi and his fellows collected upon their visits. A variety of materials, such as cotton, silk and ramie were dyed in vibrant indigo, pink and yellow, and then woven by versatile techniques.

Architect Reiko Tomita's "Small Architecture" introduced to her readers a vision of a city in which architecture, residence, space for living, eating and enjoying a "lifestyle" in general would be experienced as an integrated whole. Her book focused on children, aging, and the relationship between architecture and the city. Together with two regular collaborators, Tomita will hold a series of 3 symposia on topics relating to quotidian living, the physical experience of architecture and the city that should spur interesting dialogue on the future livability of our cities. First session: April 17th (Thu) Second session: May 23rd (Fri) Third session: June 11th (Wed) Venue: Tokyo Design Center, Basement, Galleria Hall Doors open at 18:00, event starts 18:30, runs till 20:30 Max. 150 participants (reservations recommended) Participation fee: ¥2000 per session To apply, please send your name, company/school affiliation, address, phone number, fax and e-mail to galleria@design-center.co.jp　 or fax:03-3445-1125

This exhibition examines, from a cultural history perspective, how the culture of using elegant Western tableware took root and progressed in Japan, from the Meiji era to the prewar Showa period. Around 200 pieces of Western tableware are on display, with a particular focus on the Moriya collection. Western cutlery in Japan got started following a government policy to promote the development of new industries, as well as a general vogue for imitating and emulating European fashions. Through this process, "Old Noritake" soon became a brand name in porcelain for export purposes. Soon, Noritake began to apply Japanese preferences for certain ornamental techniques to their products in order to come up with designs that fused both Japanese and Western sensibilities, ushering in a unique tradition of Japanese "Western" tableware. In addition to highlighting the export aspect of Noritake porcelain from the Meiji through Taisho periods, this exhibition also takes a retrospective look at "Taisho Roman" and "Showa Modern" aesthetics in the tableware that developed towards a Japanese decorative sensibility. [Image: "Omodaka-mon Flower Vase" Morimura group (1891-1921) Moriya Collection]

The Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography is pleased to announce that it will be holding a two-part exhibition of the work of Daido Moriyama under the titles "Ⅰ. Retrospective 1965-2005" and "Ⅱ. Hawaii." Moriyama started working as a freelance photographer in 1963, publishing his ‘Yokosuka’ series in the ‘Camera Mainichi’ monthly magazine in 1965. He continued to publish his work in various photography magazines. The high-contrast, grainy images he produced during the sixties and seventies were often criticized as 'coarse, camera-shaken and blurred', but they were to cause a revolution in the Japanese photographic world. Constantly questioning the meaning of photography, all his photographic series -- "Japan, A Photo Theater" (1968), the controversial "Farewell Photography" (1972) which examined photographic expression, "Light and Shadow" (1982) which marked his comeback after a creative slump, and his latest, "Hawaii" (2007) -- all attracted much attention. Capturing daily life in the form of ‘snapshots’ taken in the street, his powerful works stir up emotions such as desire, loneliness and unease in the viewer. This exhibition comprises two sections, one tracing the career of this world-famous photographer and the other showing his current work. We hope that you will enjoy this opportunity to view the entire body of work of this unique photographer who explored the very essence of photography. -Floor Lecture The curator in charge will provide an explanation of the exhibits at 14:00 on the second and fourth Fridays of the month. Anybody with a valid entrance ticket for the day is welcome to attend. *Japanese only -Series of Discussions with Daido Moriyama May 23rd (Fri) 18:00-20:00 with Shinro Otake (artist) Moderator: Michiko Kasahara (curator, Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography) May 24th (Sat) 18:00-20:00 with Koji Taki (art and photography critic) Moderator: Minoru Shimizu (associate professor, Doshisha University) May 30th (Sat) 18:00-20:00 with Shigenori Kanehira (journalist and president of TBS News) Moderator: Tomoko Okabe (curator, Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography) ※Changes may be made to listed participants. ※For further details of the contents and participation, please refer to the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography official website. *Japanese only

Room021 by Ozi Design Works Inc. is presenting the Teachers' 2nd solo exhibition. Colorful and original sundry articles such as bags, tapestries, scrunchies, pouches, wallets and velts will be on sale. Anybody can attend a workshop as well! -Workshop "Let's Make Teruteru-Bozu" A workshop to make teruteru-bozu (a doll to which children pray for fine weather) with cute fabrics before the beginning of the rainy season. Dates & Time: Everyday during exhibition period. 12:00-18:00 (until 16:00 on the last day) Fee: ¥2000 (including material cost)

Exhibition of about 150 2D works (pencil drawing, oil painting, watercolor, etc).