‘Universal Museum’ Exploring the New Field of Tactile Sensation

National Museum of Ethnology

Finished

Artists

Tomoya Ishikawa+Shoko Furuya, Taro Kitagawa, Hiroshi Katayama, Naohiro Takami, Seitaro Moriya, Takayuki Okamoto, Chiaki Kuwata, Yayoi Mashimo et al.

A large collection of artwork that visitors can touch and experience physically. This is an exposition that explores the possibilities of “touch”, featuring artwork made from a variety of materials using a variety of techniques, and arranged according to themes such as “Touch History”, “The Scene Unseen” and “Touch Sound”. The experience of the coronavirus pandemic has revealed how the everyday mantra of “don’t touch, don’t be touched, don’t allow others to touch” has broken down human beings’ natural forms of communication (being in contact). A non-touch society cannot nurture a culture rich in stimulation. The “Universal Museum” is not just about supporting the physically disabled or socially deprived. Visitors who attend and participate in this special exhibition will help create new chains of connection and stimulation with their own hands.

Schedule

Sep 2 (Thu) 2021-Nov 30 (Tue) 2021

Opening Hours Information

Hours	10:00-17:00
Closed	Wednesday Open on a public holiday Wednesday but closed on the following day. Closed during the New Year holidays.
Notice	Open on November 3. Closed on November 4.

Fee

Adults ¥880; University Students ¥450; High School Students and Under, Persons with Disability Certificates + 1 Companion free.

Website

https://www.minpaku.ac.jp/en/ai1ec_event/16856