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.

-"Food Art Life" Workshops May 12th (Mon): Mixed Media by Marion Zoboski May 14th (Wed): Calligraphy & Doodling by Joei Lau May 15th (Thu): Creative Writing by Lauren Shannon May 16th (Fri): Journal making by Yuiko Akutsu Time: 10:00-12:30 Fee: RBD/VJ club members ¥4000/session (includes cost of materials), Non-members ¥6000/session (includes cost of materials) -Potluck Party Date & Time: May 17th (Sat) 11:00-14:00

Talk event: Nao Tsuda and Atsunobu Katagiri May 10th (Sat) 19:00- Fee: ¥1000 A talk event and slideshow given by Katagiri, a flower arrangement artist and director of Shusui Shobo bookshop will be held. To attend, please see website for details.

Selected works from the large collection of the Museum of Modern Art, Hayama, the Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura, and Kamakura Annex will be exhibited simultaneously. Around 500 to 600 works will be on display in total. Related Events "Kanagawa Museum Tour Guided by the Museum Director" (1) April 5th (Sat) 10:00-15:00 Toshio Yamanashi x Noriaki Kitazawa (art critic) (2) March 3rd (Sat) 10:00-15:00 Toshio Yamanashi x Kunio Motoe (professor/ Tama Art University, director/ Fuchu Art Museum) Location & Schedule: 10:00-11:00 Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura (meet at the admission) 11:30-12:00 Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura Annex (meet at 1F entrance) 14:00-15:00 Museum of Modern Art, Hayama (meet at the entrance) *Participants are responsible for traveling between venues by public transportation. (JR: Kamakura to Izu ¥150, Bus ¥240/ one way) Capacity: 30 people each No additional cost required to attend this trip. Reservations required. Booking: Send fax to 046-875-2968, "Museum Tour" desk. Reserve by April 1st (Tue) for Tour (1) and by the 29th (Tue) for Tour (2). "Gallery Talk by Museum Curator" April 19th (Sat) 15:00-, May 10th (Sat) 15:00 No reservation required. Free. Exhibition ticket required.

During the Edo period, the Tokugawa shogunate was patron to artists from the Kano and Sumiyoshi schools as well as folk etching and ukiyo-e artists, all of whom were frequently commissioned for work. Before long, an artistic exchange that transcended the boundaries between warrior and commoner began to gain momentum, and many masterpieces emerged from a process of mutual inspiration among artists of different stripes, contributing to the lively flowering of Edo artistic culture. In this exhibition, pieces from the museum's collection that reflected both public and private will be on display. In addition, folding screens will be on view at the "zashiki (Japanese tatami room) corner." Related events: Talk series on Japanese Art Experts on various fields of art represented in the museum's collection will be invited to share their expertise with the audience. April 12th (Sat) "Tawaraya Sotatsu" Keiko Nakamachi (professor, Jissen Women's University) April 26th (Sat) "The joy of Edo paintings" Satoru Sakakibara (professor, Gunma Prefectural Women's University) May 3rd (Sat) "Harunobu Suzuki" Tadao Kobayashi (professor, Gakushuin University) May 5th (Mon, national holiday) "Hikone folding screens and Kano Naganobu" Taizo Kuroda (chief curator, Idemitsu Museum) May 10th (Sat) "Muromachi era Sumi ink paintings and the West: on the trail of Kanto Sumi paintings" Masahiko Aizawa (professor, Seijo University) May 17th (Sat) "The 18th century Kyoto art world" Yasuhiro Sato (professor, Tokyo University) Each talk starts at 14:00 and lasts for 2 hours. Takes place in the lecture hall of the museum. Admission is free and available to the first 100 visitors.

The history of European printmaking goes back to the later 14th century. Woodcuts are the earliest printmaking technique, and from as early as the 15th century, copperplates began to be used to create even more detailed prints. As the Renaissance spread throughout Europe, printmaking became part of the culture, playing a prominent role in the development of religion, literature, politics, ethics, geography, science and other aspects of society. From the Renaissance to modern times, this exhibition presents prints by major European artists. Included artists are Dürer from 15th century Germany, Pieter Brueghel from 16th century Flanders, Rembrandt from 17th century Holland, Goya from 18th century Spain, Redon and Beardsley from the 19th century, and finally Rouault, Picasso, and Escher from the 20th century. Related Events: -Gallery talk "Focusing on Old Prints" April 13th (Sun) 15:00-16:00 Gallery 2F Introduction to symbolism and techniques in prints from the early periods. Lecturer: Michiko Sagawa (Machida City Museum of Graphic Arts) Admission ticket for this exhibition required. -Lecture "Introduction to Printmaking Techniques" April 20th (Sun) 13:00-15:00 Workshop room, 3F An introduction to the history and techniques of printmaking with a simple workshop. Lecturer: Seiichiro Miita (Tokyo National University of Fine Arts & Music) For high school students and above. Capacity: 30 people Fee: Free Reservation required. Send a reply-paid postcard to the museum's education department with your name, address, phone number, age, and desired workshop title by April 7th (Mon). -Gallery Talk by a Museum Curator April 26th (Sat) 15:00-15:40 Gallery 2F Admission ticket for this exhibition required.

This exhibition showcases "Typeface" and "Book" by young 31 year-old designer Kenji Nishimura. Fonts such as "Rag", "Fallen Hair" and "Penis" were inspired by encounters from daily life. "Book" features new book designs from the "Boku Shobo" series for such classics as Osamu Dazai's "Ningen Shikkaku" and Ryunosuke Akutagawa's "Kappa". In addition, an editor will be invited to participate in a talk event on the weekend. Taken as a whole, this exhibition will delve deeply into what is required of a designer, and what one needs to link the products in this exhibition with one's work. Talk event "Selling Public" May 5th 15:00- Guest editor: Tamito Komiyama (Rironsha)

"Science for Children" was first published in 1925 (Taisho 14), and continues to be one of Japan's best and longest running magazines. It has contributed to nurturing future scientists, serving as an early entry route into natural science. Ranging from space engineering to animal and plant ecologies to familiar inventions from everyday life, the magazine pushed an editorial vision that helped its readers explore topical scientific issues in greater detail, publishing serial and special editions that gave readers simulated experiences in science and technology. In addition, the magazine did not only deal with the latest novel topics. It featured all manner of content, from the avant-garde to the everyday, without dumbing down or omitting details even with difficult content, in an attempt to foster independent thinking. The minutely detailed articles and supplements included with the publication were extremely popular, and many readers continued to be avid fans even way into adulthood. There were also detailed diagrams of everything from paper planes to home appliances, allowing its readers to make the real thing, or a miniature, for themselves. It gave children the chance to make things they really wanted to have and play with, all while having fun and being challenged through DIY experiences. Telling its readers the importance of this hands-on approach was another reason for its continued popularity. This exhibition of crafts brings to light the charm of a magazine that fostered its readers' curiosity for the unknown, and the joy of figuring things out on one's own. Talk and workshop events are also planned. Check website for details (Japanese only): http://www.inax.co.jp/culture/event/040_gallery/001178.html

Celebrating the museum's 20th anniversary its reopening after a renewal program, this exhibition presents 175 masterpieces from the museum collection along with an introduction to the museum's 60 years of history. Related Events: -Gallery Talk: April 26th (Sat), May 17th (Sat), 13:30-14:30 Location: Exhibition space (admission ticket required) -Evening Gallery Talk: April 25th (Fri), May 2nd (Fri), 9th (Fri), 16th (Fri), 23rd (Fri), 18:00-18:20 Location: Exhibition space (admission ticket required) -Workshop & Lecture "Feeling the Light - the Beauty of Watercolors" May 11th (Sun) 10:00-16:30 Lecturer: Akira Yanagida (painter) Location: Exhibition space, and around the Senba Lake. -Art Seminar for Educators: May 24th (Sat) 10:15-15:00 Location: Lecture Room (basement level) and exhibition space For kindergarten, elementary, junior high, and high school teachers. Reservation required. -1st Art Academy "Studies on Body Expression" May 24th (Sat) 10:30-12:00 Lecturer: Tsuyoshi Shima (Ibaraki University) Location: Lecture room (basement level) For students of Ibaraki University as well as the general public. -Museum Theater "Dunhuang" April 27th (Sun) 13:30- Location: Lecture Hall (basement level) Capacity: 250 people Free. -Hey! Museum Kids (exhibition tour and workshop): April 26th (Sat), May 10th (Sat), 10:00-12:00 Location: Lecture room and exhibition space (admission ticket required, free for high school students and younger) -Golden Week Special Event: "Hello! Museum: Exploring the Collection" May 3rd (Sat), 4th (Sun), 5th (Mon/ Holiday), 13:30 Location: Art Forum Screening Corner Free, special stickers available for participants. [Image: Claude Monet "Grotte de Part-Domois" (1886) Oil on canvas 65 x 83cm]

Manga artist Fujiko F. Fujio created an enormous number of comics throughout his life, with an ideal to amuse himself as well as his readers. This retrospective exhibition introduces works that he made throughout his entire life. From children who have only heard about Doraemon to those who grew up reading his old comics, everyone can enjoy this exhibition. -Lecture Animation "Celebrating the Release of 'Doraemon Movie Nobita and the Green Giant Legend' -- Making Doraemon Anime was Always My Dream" Date: March 20th (Thurs) Doors open 12:00-, Starts 13:00- Capacity: 50 Reserve by e-mail or phone after March 1st (Sat), 12:00. Guests: Ayumu Watanabe, Nobukazu Suzuki -Talk Event "Fujiko F. Fujio -- the Creative World" Dates: April 29th (Tue) Doors open 12:30, Starts 13:00 Capacity: 50 Reserve by e-mail or phone after April 5th (Sat), 12:00. Guests: Kazuhiko Kurokawa, Shintaro Mugiwara, Nobukazu Suzuki *Please see the website for more details. (Japanese)

This exhibition presents the richly colored worlds of two great painters of the twentieth century: Henri Matisse (1869-1954) and Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947). The two stood out amidst the emerging new art movements of the time, and their influence continues to this day. In the course of establishing their own unique artistic styles, both eventually chose southern France as the place to pursue their art. Matisse settled for extended periods in Nice and Venice, while Bonnard settled in Le Cannet near Cannes. In the bright sunlight of the Mediterranean coast, their art deepened and matured with palettes that reflected the vitality of life itself. Matisse and Bonnard also built a lifelong friendship. In their letters, they exchanged ideas on painting as well as news about their respective families and the happenings around them. For this exhibition the museum has received a generous loan of important works from the Matistse and Bonnard families, from two Matisse museums in Nice and Le Cateau-Cambrésis, and other domestic and overseas museums including the Pompidou Center and private collections. Owing to their support, the museum has been able to assemble this exhibition of approximately 120 works. Photographs of Matisse and Bonnard at work, photographs taken by Bonnard and other items are also on display. The exhibition catalog contains Japanese translations of the letters exchanged by the two artists. Lectures: "Bonnard's Paris and the Mediterranean" April 5th (Sat) 14:00-16:00 Norio Shimada (Bridgestone Museum of Art/ Art historian) "Henri Matisse and th 20th Century American Art" April 19th (Sat) 14:00-16:00 Masayuki Tanaka (Mosashino Art University) "Environments Surrounding Matisse and Bonnard" May 10th (Sat) 14:00-16:00 Haruki Yaegashi (Kawamura Memorial Museum of Art/ Art historian) [Image: Pierre Bonnard "Coin de table" (1935) Musée National d'Art Moderne, Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris]

Amid the mess of reckless change in the world today, Kojiro's still lifes and landscape paintings emanate a calm and stability all his own. Kojiro inherits a venerable tradition among Japanese artists resident in Paris, which city's Museum of Modern Art contains the work of Tsuguharu Fujita, Shikanosuke Oka and Kiyoshi Hasegawa. In Japan, Kojiro has continued to attract a strong following and critical accolades without having exhibited institutionally. In recent years, in addition to taking inspiration from "primitive poetry," Kojiro has taken on murals, religious Christian iconography and other icons in his work. This exhibition showcases his small-scale 2D work and objets d'art. Around 130 works, mostly of oil paintings, will be on display. -Gallery Talk Dates & Time: May 10th (Sat) & May 17th (Sat) 14:00-

Natsunori Nakanishi (1935-) continues to question what painting means to us today. His work is highly acclaimed for its splendid brush strokes that attempt to materialize the qualities of light. This exhibition introduces the beauty of Nakanishi's work, presenting his recent paintings and drawings for the first time in public. -Lecture "A Place for a Painting, Works by Natsunori Nakanishi" April 19th (Sat) 14:00 Lecturer: Shuji Takashina (critic/ director of Ohara Art Museum) -Gallery Talk April 12th (Sat), April 23rd (Wed), May 16th (Fri), from 14:00 [Image: "Back, White Edge VI" Detail (2007)]

Tomoyasu Murata (1974-) received the grand prize at the Japan Media Art Festival, with a stop-motion animation work he made while still a student at the Tokyo National University of Fine Art & Music. Since then, he has won a number of awards at various animation festivals. In recent years, his animation has been used for the band Mr. Children's promotional videos. His style also extends past stop-motion to more original, elaborate realms. This exhibition is filled with scenes reminiscent of Murata's nostalgic world, presenting his animations in the context of the good old days of bygone Japan. A sculptural work made out of an antique jukebox shows an animation of 100 beautiful views of Minohako Peninsula, and a space where visitors can play with games that used to be popular in the old days will be set up as part of this exhibition. At the Screening Hall on the first floor, Murata's new animation entitled "Lemon Road," from his "Road" series, as well as his other animations will be screened. -Talk Events April 27th (Sun) Katsuhito Nakazato (photographer) x Tomoyasu Murata May 11th (Sun) Nobuhiro Yamashita (film director) x Tomoyasu Murata May 17th (Sat) Tetsushi Suwa (writer) x Tomoyasu Murata -Momoiro Ryokan Opening Reception Gift will be given to the first 100 visitors. April 12th (Sat) 9:30- Location: Entrance hall -Cinema's Star 2008 (outdoor screening) April 12th (Sat), 13th (Sun), May 3rd (Sat) to 5th (Mon/ Holiday) Start 18:00. Location: Museum court yard -Minohako Theater Tomoyasu Murata "Road" series and other animations are on view. 9:30-16:30 (during the exhibition period, except when talk events are scheduled.) Location: Museum Hall

An artist's talk will be held on Wednesday, May 7th, 17:30-18:30

Ginza Graphic Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition entitled "Alan Fletcher: The Father of British Graphic Design". Alan Fletcher, who died in September 2006, was an influential figure not only within England but also in the context of an international contemporary graphic design scene. One of the founding members of the Pentagram design group, Fletcher was the creator of innovative designs shot through with a satirical wit. Moreover, he was appointed creative director of Phaidon Press, playing an important role in familiarizing the public with the idea of art books. This exhibition showcases about 60 posters from the collection of the London Design Museum that demonstrate Fletcher's unflagging curiosity for novel design. -Gallery Talk Date & Time: May 9th (Fri) 16:00-17:30 Guest: Emily King Location: DNP Ginza Building 5F Fee: Free (Reservation required)

Kang has been producing "Lighting Book" since 1999, using it for an installation called the "Digital Book Project". The "Lighting Book-Crossroads of Knowledge" show is currently underway at the Nanyodo Architecture Bookshop. Copies of the book have been scattered throughout the shelves of a real bookstore, becoming a sort of light of knowledge that radiates off the shelves. His solo show at Clear Gallery entitled "One Life, Some Books" showcases idealized visions of fantasy libraries using "Lighting Books" and silver prints. An artists talk with Kang is also planned on April 26th on the relationship between art, architecture and words. Opening reception: April 4th (Fri), 17:00-20:00 Talk event "Art, Architecture, Words" Date and time: April 26th (Sat), 15:00-16:30 (doors open 14:30) Speakers: Airan Kang (artist), Sotaro Yamamoto (architect) Moderator: Mayumi Matsubara (director, Clear Gallery) Reservations and inquiries: 03-5485-8461 contact@cleargallery.jp

-Let's Try! Let's Make! Various types of craft projects are available for children at Zokei Studio (3rd floor). Please check their calendar to find out what kind of projects they have. Programs change every two or three weeks. "Karakuri" (trick) is the overall theme until the end of August 2008. Tuesday - Friday: 12:30-17:30, Weekend/ Holiday: 10:00-17:30 -Origami Playground Origami workshop for children presented by a volunteer staff of Kodomo no Shiro. Thursday: 14:30-15:30 3F Play Hall -Tracing Art Movements of body while doing sports, cooking, cleaning, etc. Using a tablet to trace a picture, this computer workshop presents how to capture different poses. May 13th - June 8th: open anytime on weekends and holidays/ weekdays 14:00-, reception closes at 17:00 10F Computer Room They have many other programs for children at Kodomo no Shiro. Please visit their website for more information.

The Nerima Museum has built up a strong collection of works since its opening, many of which were generously donated by the artists' families or collectors. Although these works have previously been exhibited as part of its permanent collection, this particular exhibition focuses on the works of 6 artists that have recently been acquired. Audiences will get a chance to view these works up close and acquire a deeper appreciation for their characteristics and shifts in each artist's style. The below related events will be held Every Saturday from 14:00 for the duration of the exhibition. Advance reservation is not required, but admission is necessary. -Gallery talk by curators and museum volunteers April 5th, 12th, 26th, May 10th, 24th, 31st (sign language interpreters will be on hand on April 26th and May 24th) -Artist talks April 19th Kazue Tsuda May 3rd Seishi Kosaku May 17th Tatsuo Endo

In the 19th century, many of the Barbizon and French painters, such as Millet, depicted lives of farmers and scenes in the countryside. These particular subjects were nostalgic for people living in the urban areas, and in a way they portrayed utopia and all the gifts of nature. This style of painting influenced painters who were active in the salon scene, such as Julian du Pré and Lhermitte and the impressionists Monet and Pissaro. There were also Japanese painters who were inspired by the works by Millet and Pissaro, like Chu Asai, Kiyoteru Kuroda, and Keiichiro Kume. Consequently, scenery from the countryside became part of these Japanese painters' major topics. This exhibition comprises a total of 150 masterpieces by modern Japanese painters as well as 19th century French painters, including two centerpieces, Millet's "Summer, the Gleaners" from the collection of the Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art and Monet's "Grainstacks at Giverny; the Evening Sun" from the Museum of Modern Art, Saitama. Related Events -Lecture 1 "Rural Anthem: Granstacks by Millet and Monet" Lecturer: Norio Shimada (Bridgestone Museum Director) Date: May 4th (Sun) Where: Sougou Jisshu Shitsu No reservation required. Free. -Lecture 2 "Granstacks Seen in Modern Paintings" Lecturer: Kyoko Kagawa (Curator of this venue) Date: May 25th (Sun) Where: Sougou Jisshu Shitsu No reservation required. Free. -Gallery Talk by Museum Staff (3 times) Dates: April 19th, May 6th, May 17th/ 14:00 Where: Exhibition space, no reservation required, admission required. -Silver Art Lecture (2 times) Dates: May 6th, May 17th/ 13:00-13:30 Where: Sougou Jisshu Shitsu No reservation required. Free. Please check the museum's website for more information and other events details.

This exhibition presents two of sculptor Claire Xuan's most recent works, "Provence" and "Japan". These book-objects, also called portfolios or travel diaries, were published in a limited edition of 999 copies by the French publisher "Eléments d'Edition" as part of the "Collection of the 5 elements." They will be shown together with about 20 photographic works produced in France and Japan, in order to dissociate the process of photographic work and that of art publishing. These photographs evoke the natural elements - water, wood and earth, presented here as the principal subject. They are presented in glass cases under their original form, destructured as it were, in order to make them more legible, as well as to facilitate an appreciation of the artistic process by which they were made. Sheets of parchment paper that also revolve around the theme of natural elements evoked by the portfolios will also be on display. This exhibition is held in collaboration with the gallery of the United Nations University in Tokyo. Technique and paper These travel diaries are distinguished from each other in part by the printing technique, as well as by the artisanal process of the book-object. Situated somewhere between the book lover's book and a coffer of ancient engravings, these travel diaries, unedited and unaltered, are something of a fusion of contemporary techniques used by professional art publishers and a long heritage of printing traditions. Each original photograph is printed in four colors using a monocolor press, on 250-300g weight paper, composed exclusively of natural fibers that are more often used for engravings and lithographs (virgin cotton fibers). This handmade paper produced according to a traditional artisanal technique is most often produced for engraving purposes. Special attention is given to the drying process between different color passages. The paper is then joined with coffers made entirely by hand with rare types of paper, composed mostly of tea fibers and algae, parchment paper, or even paper that has been made in the country of origin where the coffer came from. The "Japan" portfolio is of particular interest, having been achieved on traditional Japanese washi paper. Each work has been realized on a different sheet of washi, conferring on each of the works a unique character. Xuan has personally overseen the creation of each work and the putting together of each portfolio. Meet-the-artist session, over a glass of wine (with French-Japanese translation) May 31st (Sat) 15:30-17:30 in the gallery on the second floor Held concurrently: Claire Xuan "In the Open Air" May 12th - June 1st 2008 (9:30-17:30) Gallery 1, United Nations University in Tokyo (5-53-70 Jingumae,Shibuya-ku,Tokyo Tel : 03-5467-1212)

Exhibiting approximately 900 portrait photographs Eiichiro Sakata took in the past 20 years in 4 locations -Marunouchi Building, Shin Marunouchi Building, Gyoko-dori Underground Gallery and Marunouchi Oazo. In addition to photographs, there will be video screening and a huge scale installation at each site. All portrait photographs were freshly trimmed for this exhibition. This is an unprecedented approach in which the visitors get to see the portraits of representative figures of our time as they journey into various exhibition spaces in Marunouchi. From the 20th century to the 21st century...the past 20 years witnessed a major shift of various conceptual frameworks both in Japan and abroad, such as the demise of the Cold War, the Gulf War, globalization and the IT revolution. "Portraits of our time" the artist has captured will reflect the time the world has taken. Please see exhibition website for more details.

Developed in the late 17th century, ukiyo-e printmaking is a popular art that was well loved by Edo citizens. Early Ukiyo-e were set in kabuki stages and depicted actors and beautiful female roles, and this style led by artists such as Utamaro and Sharaku reached the height of its popularity in the Kansei Period during the mid-eighteenth century. Afterwards, the subject of Ukiyo-e expanded suddenly and rapidly from the 1830s to the Meiji era, becoming a media that reflected the desires of Edo commoners. The travel boom resulted in landscape prints, and heroes from novels and plays about ghosts and the supernatural appeared in warrior prints. The political currents of the time were picked up in satirical images of the shogunate's reforms, and those portraying the opening of Japan after the arrival of Commodore Perry's black ships. The Edo printmakers incorporated new expressive styles into their works in addition to new content. Prints based on western paintings and the limited information available at the time have a mystique that translates to us viewers living in a society where images from all over the world is passed on every minute. This exhibition features 150 carefully selected works from Ei Nakau's massive Ukiyo-e collection, centering on works from the end of the Edo era. Related Programs -Live Ukiyo-e Printmaking Performance (with explanation) A printmaking craftsman will perform the process of creating Hokusai'd masterpiece "Kanagawa Okinami-ura". Date: April 29th (Tues, Holiday), 11:00, 14:00 (Performance time one and a half hours) Fee: Free. No reservations needed. -"Why the End of the Shogunate is Interesting Now" by Ei Nakau (Chairman of the International Ukiyo-e Study Group) Fee: Free. Please make reservations by calling 0422-47-5122. -Explanation of Works by Ei Nakau (Chairman of the International Ukiyo-e Study Group) Date and Time: May 11th (Sun), 11:00, 14:00 (40 minutes each) Fee: Free. Separate entry fee to exhibition. No reservations needed. Please see museum website for details on above events and other event listings.

Amedeo Modigliani is known as a representative early twentieth century École de Paris artist who was active in the Montparnasse artist community. However, his interest in the simple rustic forms often seen in African and Southeast Asian art for inspiration is lesser known. This exhibition introduces a wide variety of works that trace the development of his expression that is deeply rooted in primitism. The works begin with his early "Cariatid" series, rich in influences from primitism, and end with his unique portraits. Approximately 150 oil paintings and sketches are on display. [Image: "Caryatides" (1914) Mixed media on paper. Collection of Joel D. Honigberg]

Internationally acclaimed artist Taro Gomi (1945-) has produced more than 350 illustrated books. His inspired touch with simple shapes, colors, and words has attracted a wide following among children and adults alike. "As a creator, there's nothing more exciting than making books. Planning, producing, printing, and seeing the completed book, or sometimes seeing something emerge from my work -- the entire process is really fun for me. I want to share this enjoyment with others and create something that my readers can savor in the same way, too," says Gomi. This exhibition introduces the processes involved in Gomi's book production, from his preparatory sketches through to their animation, and various related documents. Related Events (Please see the website for details.) -"Telling Folktales" by a volunteer group Reading of a Taro Gomi book, by volunteer staff Date: May 4th (Sun) 14:00-15:00 -Lecture by Taro Gomi "Picture Book Time" Date: May 5th (Mon/ Holiday) 14:00-15:30 This exhibition consists of two parts: Part 1, April 1st (Tue) - May 7th (Wed)/ Part 2, May 9th (Fri) - June 11th (Wed).

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 is one of numerous events being held to commemorate 150 years of exchange between France and Japan. Garments, fashion plates and magazines from the Bunka Gakuen Costume Museum collection from the mid eighteenth century to the present will be on display. Gallery talks are scheduled also.

From the museum's Japanese painting collection, approximately 30 works by the representative modern Japanese painters will be on display. -Children Art Lecture "The World of Modern Japanese Paintings" Date & Time: June 8th (Sun) 14:00-15:00 (Doors close at 13:30) Location: Gotoh Museum Auditorium (50 seats in order of arrival) Fee: Free This event is intended for junior high and elementary school students only.

After the Treaty of Amity and Commerce between the United States and Japan was signed in 1858, official trade between these two countries began. This so-called "Harris Treaty" became a turning point for Japan in her drive towards modernization. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Harris Treaty. Shedding light on the Commodore of the U.S. Navy, Matthew C. Perry, and the first United States Consul General, Townsend Harris, this exhibition introduces the early years and the history of US-Japan relations through a survey of about 250 documents and artifacts from the period. Works on display include the extant personal effects and belongings of Perry and Harris, a portrait painting of Perry by Heine, who joined their expedition to Japan, the original manuscript of the treaty, and many other historical items. -Lecture "Two Men at the Dawn of U.S.-Japan Relations" by Motohiko Izawa April 27th (Sun) 14:00-15:30 Capacity: 400 people Free. To attend, send a reply-paid postcard to the Edo-Tokyo Museum, "Perry and Harris" exhibition lecture section by April 11th.

Celebrating the reopening of Museum of Modern Art, Gunma, we are pleased to introduce seven art galleries that Isozaki has designed since 1960, introducing the whole picture from developing the concept to realization through a variety of materials including original drawings, models and photographs. Upon this reopening, the audience will realize that the Museum was actually a prototype of "white cube", a pronoun to describe contemporary art spaces of the world. There will also be "Seven Tea-Ceremony Rooms" on display, presenting an architectural concept of this exhibition from a different angle. Related events: -"Erased Utopia 1968-1973" Interview with Arata Isozaki Dates & Time: April 30th (Wed) 14:00-17:00 Location: 2F Auditorium Fee: Free -Curator's Talk Dates & Time: May 14th (Wed) & May 31st (Sat) 14:00-15:00 Please come to Exhibition Room 1. (Reservation not required. Ticket required.)

This exhibition presents painting and illustrations by artist Yumeji Takehisa（1884-1934). His illustrations were seen in a number of publications. This exhibition aims to introduce the life of this multi-talented individual who was active as an illustrator, poet, critic, calligrapher, designer, and producer. Gallery Talk: May 11th (Sun), 15:00 [Image: Senoh Sheet Music Illustrated by Yumeji Takehisa "Yoimachigusa (Evening Primrose)" (1934)]

Taro Okamoto (1911−1996) was active in a variety of artistic media. Although he started out as a painter, he later produced his first three-dimensional sculpture in 1952. By using a hybrid material of clay mixed with earth, he was able to freely mold in three dimensions. When sculpted and fired, the shapes hardened, just as he intended, retaining the same shape for many years to come. He further expanded upon this artistic technique by learning how to use plaster to reproduce shapes made from clay. He would complete works in metal or plastic by using the same plaster molds. By producing works in larger dimensions, he made sculptures that he would be installed in public spaces for all to see. Okamoto continually tested the possibilities of sculpture and 3D molding. This exhibition is testament to the unique shapes and forms he created. Lecture May 11th (Sun) "Taro Okamoto and Surrealism" by Shogo Otani (The Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo) June 7th (Sat) "Taro Okamoto and Sculpture" by Shuji Tanaka (Oita University) both starting at 14:00. Capacity: 70 people Free. Reservation not required. [Image: "Chair - Drowse" (1967) Fabric, metal]

In the 1950s, Japan made a fast recovery from the wartime period and was at the beginning of a point of rapid economic growth. Design began to take part in this regrowth, especially in the trading and marketing fields. A new notion of design in terms of manufactured products, which was different from that of traditional crafted items, was in demand in order to support and grow economically. This exhibition focuses on designs that emerged in the postwar 1950s. Designs used for posters, newspaper and magazine advertisements, brochures, wrapping paper, book covers, and various forms of packaging designs will be presented along with related materials from that period. Symposium June 8th (Sun) 14:30-16:00 "Culture and Design of the 50s" Hiroshi Kashiwagi (Prof./ Musashino Art University) Naoyuki Takashima (Prof./ Musashino Art University) Hitoshi Mori (Design Historian)

Born in 1971, Saskia Olde Wolbers creates videos with a mysterious transparency. After creating elaborate handmade models, Wolbers films them, building up stories within. The constructed worlds on the screen may be beautiful, but show no people and are desolate. Combined with a soft, somewhat magical voice-over, her images penetrate deep into the minds and memories of viewers. Each of her works raises doubts about the truth of a world that we had believed to be real, giving a glimpse of the extent to which what we perceive as reality is in fact a constructed artifact. In 2003 Olde Wolbers won the Baloise Art Prize at Basel Art Fair, followed by the Becks’ Futures Award in 2004. She was also selected for ARTFORUM magazine’s “Best of 2005: 11 critics and curators look at the year in art,” demonstrating her growing reputation and potential. The timing is perfect for Mori Art Museum to bring her art to Japan. -Artist Talk April 26th (Sat) 17:00-18:30 *with consecutive interpretation. Location: 52nd Floor Information Counter

William Morris (1834-1896) was the most prominent artist and thinker of the 19th-century England, and still has a great influence today. In this exhibition, approximately 90 works, including stained glass model, which became the basis of his career as a decoration artist, original wall paper, textiles, furniture and small rooms with interior accessories of his time, will be on display. -Special Talk by Harumi Tsuda This exhibition's editorial supervisor Tsuda Harumi will consider with her audience the artist's thoughts and dreams by tracking back his artistry and social climate of his time.

Looking at the history of film of any country reveals an important connection between film and literature. In the more than 100 years of Japanese film history, we can see that many film directors and scriptwriters were influenced by various forms of literature. Coinciding with the new series of screenings, "Japanese Literature in Film," this exhibition explores how literature has influenced and been "interpreted" into film. Posters and still photographs from the NFC's collection are on display to introduce the cultural background behind this cross-disciplinary exchange. This is the first edition of the series, focusing mainly on works from the Meiji and Taisho periods. -Gallery talks are scheduled during the exhibition period. Details will be posted on their website soon. -"Japanese Literature in Film" Screenings: April 18th (Fri) - May 4th (Sun)

Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the museum, this exhibition sheds light on Taro Okamoto's "Tower of the Sun," a monument created for the Japan World Exposition held in 1970. The work symbolizes "the progress and harmony of human beings." Okamoto wanted to build something extremely "absurd" that stood out in the expo crowded with modernist pavilions. This idea of a "festival" transcending any nationality, race, or language barriers was prominent in the monument. The tower contains "Tree of Life" which illustrates the growth of humanity. Also, the internal space is divided into parts, each of which represent the past, present, and future, unfolding the dynamism of life, which has always existed around us. The monument is an ultimate compilation of Okamoto's philosophy and theory of art. This exhibition introduces everything about the "Tower of the Sun" through video documentation, along with Okamoto's sketches and writings. Please see the museum website for more details.

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)

A look at contemporary art from the UK, divided into three periods - the 1980s, 90s, and 2000 onwards. Simultaneous Japanese-English interpretation will be provided for the 1st and 2nd lectures 1st lecture: Junichi Shiota, who has spent many years researching British contemporary art - from "expanded sculpture" to New British Sculpture - as well as planning and curating exhibitions on the subject, will give a talk on the art scene during the 1980s. Date and time: May 17th (Sat) 14:00-16:00 Speaker: Junichi Shiota (assistant director, Teien Metropolitan Art Museum) Moderator: Eriko Osaka (artistic director, Mori Art Museum) 2nd lecture: "YBAs: from Britpop to Cool Britannia" Yoshitaka Mori, who spent a great deal of time in 1990s London, will take a look back at the activities of the Young British Artists (YBAs) of the time. Date and time: June 8th (Sun) 14:00-16:00 Speaker: Yoshitaka Mori (assistant professor, music and acoustic environment department, Tokyo Geidai University) Moderator: Kenichi Endo (assistant curator, Mori Art Museum) Venue: Academy Hills 49F (Mori Tower 49F) Organizers: Mori Art Museum, Academy Hills Limited to 120 persons Fee: Regular ¥1000, Students and MAMC members ¥500 3rd lecture: "Post-YBA: British Art Now" (Japanese only) Phenomena in the British contemporary art scene from the past 10 years or so, such as the opening and runaway success of the Tate Modern and a new generation of post-YBAs, will be discussed. Date and time: June 24th (Tue) 19:00-21:00 Speaker: Roger McDonald (independent curator) Moderator: Kenichi Endo (assistant curator, Mori Art Museum) Venue: Mori Art Museum 53F Gallery Limited to 100 persons (reservation necessary) Fee: ¥500 (admission to exhibition required) Those interested in attending should make a reservation directly with the Mori Art Museum on their website.

Opening Party (with secret guest): May 17th (Sat) 18:00- Talk event with guest : May 24th 19:00- "Go for Future" with "future artist" Ichiro Endo, May 31st (Sat) 19:00- Closing event: June 8th (Sun), 19:00- Held concurrently with this event is the "Green Leaves - Seed" exhibition at Gallery Fall in Nishi Ogikubo from May 28th - June 8th. Open 12:00-20:00 (closed Mon and Tue). #102 Nishiogi Kita 3-18-10, Suginami-ku, Tokyo Tel/fax: 03-5856-0522

Japanese-English simultaneous interpretation handsets will be provided. The speaker for this talk is one of Japan's foremost contemporary artists, Tatsuo Miyajima. This first edition of the MAM Art Course will examine Miyajima's previous work, such as "The Birth of Time" Persimmon Tree Project, and "Time's Wandering: The Hospice Project", and discuss the relationship of art to society. Date and time: May 23rd (Fri) 19:00-21:00 Speaker: Tatsuo Miyajima (contemporary artist/vice-president of Tohoku University of Art and Technology) Applications: www.mori.art.museum Applications accepted starting 12:00 on April 24th (Thu)

An artist's talk will be held on Wednesday, Jun 18th, 12:15-13:00

Instead of just being a casual observer of art, what would being a collector mean, acquiring works of art and having them adorn your own living space? Misa Shin, an active fundraiser and public relations professional in the field of art, will share her thoughts on purchasing contemporary art and the latest news concerning the international art market. Date and time: June 30th (Mon) 19:00-21:00 Speaker: Misa Shin (executive director, Art Fair Tokyo)

An artist's talk will be held Wednesday, July 2nd, 17:30-18:30

There will be an artist talk on Monday, August 4th,17:30-18:30

An artist talk will be held Tuesday, September 2nd, 17:30-18:30