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Panem et Circenses Exhibition
Mizuma Art Gallery - Ichigaya
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Ellie Okamoto, Yuna Ogino, Tomiyuki Kaneko, Mikiko Kumazawa, Rina Mizuno, Ryuki Yamamoto
Mizuma Art Gallery is pleased to present a group show titled “Panem et Circenses (Bread and Circus) Exhibition” by Ellie Okamoto, Yuna Ogino, Tomiyuki Kaneko, Mikiko Kumazawa, Rina Mizuno, and Ryuki Yamamoto beginning on April 20. The artist unit “Contra Mundi”, which consists of the six artists from this show was tasked with the illustrations for the serialized newspaper novel “Panem et Circenses” written by Masahiko Shimada. A complete collection of 382 original illustrations from the novel as well as new works creatively inspired by the novel’s setting will be assembled and exhibited for this show.
The novel “Panem et Circenses” was serialized in the morning edition by one of the three union newspaper companies, including the Chunichi Shimbun and the Tokyo Shimbun from 31st July 2020 to 29th August 2021, while a book was published by Kodansha in March of this year. Crossing the boundaries of many genres from adventure and suspense, politics and society, to religion and love, while changing the stage one after another from New York to Metaverse, reveals a structure of society that is invisible on the surface of everyday life. Every character has a purpose in life kept deep in their hearts and ignites their inner fire within themselves in various ways. It is an entertainment work reflecting on the current social situation that is constantly being reconstructed while stepping deeper into the chaotic and the unknown. It is a magnificent revolutionary novel that questions the readers about the notion of living in the world today.
The illustrations that accompanied each installment of the novel were conducted in an unconventional manner, with six artists taking turns with completely different styles. The portrayals of the characters are left to the freedom of each artist, and different perspective by each artist gives rise to different impression even for the same character and scene. With each new piece of information, you will inevitably come across confusing gaps, even inconsistencies brought by the different perspectives, and just like in the real world, you are bound to piece the events of the story together with your own interpretation and conclusion.
[Related Event]
Special Talk
Giests: Masahiko Shimada × Exhibiting Artists
Date: April 23 (Sat) 14:00-15:00 (no reservation required)
Venue: Mizuma Art Gallery
*Please visit the official website for more information.
The novel “Panem et Circenses” was serialized in the morning edition by one of the three union newspaper companies, including the Chunichi Shimbun and the Tokyo Shimbun from 31st July 2020 to 29th August 2021, while a book was published by Kodansha in March of this year. Crossing the boundaries of many genres from adventure and suspense, politics and society, to religion and love, while changing the stage one after another from New York to Metaverse, reveals a structure of society that is invisible on the surface of everyday life. Every character has a purpose in life kept deep in their hearts and ignites their inner fire within themselves in various ways. It is an entertainment work reflecting on the current social situation that is constantly being reconstructed while stepping deeper into the chaotic and the unknown. It is a magnificent revolutionary novel that questions the readers about the notion of living in the world today.
The illustrations that accompanied each installment of the novel were conducted in an unconventional manner, with six artists taking turns with completely different styles. The portrayals of the characters are left to the freedom of each artist, and different perspective by each artist gives rise to different impression even for the same character and scene. With each new piece of information, you will inevitably come across confusing gaps, even inconsistencies brought by the different perspectives, and just like in the real world, you are bound to piece the events of the story together with your own interpretation and conclusion.
[Related Event]
Special Talk
Giests: Masahiko Shimada × Exhibiting Artists
Date: April 23 (Sat) 14:00-15:00 (no reservation required)
Venue: Mizuma Art Gallery
*Please visit the official website for more information.
Schedule | Apr 20 (Wed) 2022-May 21 (Sat) 2022 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Free | ||||
| Website | https://mizuma-art.co.jp/en/exhibitions/2204_panem-et-circenses/ | ||||
| Venue | Mizuma Art Gallery - Ichigaya https://mizuma-art.co.jp/en/ | ||||
| Location | 2F Kagura Bldg., 3-13 Ichigayatamachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0843 | ||||
| Access | 5 minute walk from exit 5 at Ichigaya Station on the Yurakucho and Namboku lines, 8 minute walk from the West exit of Iidabashi Station on the JR Chuo-Sobu line, 8 minute walk from exit B3 at Iidabashi Station on the Tozai, Yurakucho and Namboku lines. | ||||
| Phone | 03-3268-2500 | ||||
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