The Container
A new art space is set to open in Nakameguro next month. The Container is another example of a non-conventional “gallery” that challenges the dominance of the ubiquitous Tokyo white cube. Installed inside Bross hair salon, the shipping container (485x180x177cm) will invite Japanese and overseas artists to make site-specific exhibitions four times a year.
Confirmed participants include local collective Chim↑Pom and conceptual artist LG Williams, with the inaugural exhibition being “Salt Mine” from Scottish artist Jack McLean starting March 7. As you can see from the picture (right), McLean’s work plays with wooden sculptures and character imagery.
ArtGigTokyo
Although some details are yet to be confirmed, April should also see a big public art event happening in Shinjuku’s Nichome.
ArtGigTokyo is originally a Canadian project, re-launched for Tokyo with the co-operation of Taka Ishii Gallery. “Dirty, Dirty! Sex, sex!” is taking place on April 10 May 8, starting at 3 p.m. and continuing for twelve hours. The theme is indeed sex and is happening at Bar Exit.
Considering the date is a Sunday, when most galleries are closed, it sounds like a nice day to spend indulging in some urban debauchery, of an artistic variety, naturally! The venue will be transformed into an improvised art gallery, involving free performances, video and film, and art works scattered over the stage, toilets, walls and so on.
The list of participating artists should feature Yoko Ono, Makoto Aida, Benjamin Skepper, ChimPom, Sumiko Nogi, Vivienne Sato and Elmgreen & Dragset.
Future ArtGigs are said to include a “death”-themed event at a cemetery, “transportation” at a train station, and “ghosts” inside an abandoned building.
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