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Akihito Okunaka "Synesthesia"
WHAT Museum
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Akihito Okunaka
Akihito Okunaka has created large-scale works themed around "air, water, and light," producing experiences that stir the senses of viewers.
The exhibition title, "Synesthesia," means a blending of the senses, but Okunaka has uniquely interpreted this concept and incorporated it into his works. He believes that sensory perception has the potential to connect nature, society, and people, leading his work to evolve from traditional forms to more organic shapes.
In this exhibition, Okunaka will unveil a balloon-like installation piece specially created for the occasion, with a maximum diameter of 12 meters. The work, which fills the exhibition room and changes into various colors, houses a large water pillow inside. Using the formless mediums of air, water, and light, it resonates with and evokes the senses of the audience. By perceiving these ostensibly shapeless elements, viewers will feel a "connection" with others that transcends physical sensory experiences.
Okunaka has been influenced by the philosopher Bruno Latour, who was active mainly in the field of science and technology studies. His philosophical thoughts combine his studies in education and sociology with Latour's ideas, which propose re-examining the modern dichotomy of nature and society. This exhibition will also showcase background information on Okunaka's philosophical thoughts and part of the process of incorporating these ideas into his works.
By touching, entering, and lying down inside the work, visitors will be offered an opportunity to feel a "connection" with nature, society, and others through a multi-sensory experience.
The exhibition title, "Synesthesia," means a blending of the senses, but Okunaka has uniquely interpreted this concept and incorporated it into his works. He believes that sensory perception has the potential to connect nature, society, and people, leading his work to evolve from traditional forms to more organic shapes.
In this exhibition, Okunaka will unveil a balloon-like installation piece specially created for the occasion, with a maximum diameter of 12 meters. The work, which fills the exhibition room and changes into various colors, houses a large water pillow inside. Using the formless mediums of air, water, and light, it resonates with and evokes the senses of the audience. By perceiving these ostensibly shapeless elements, viewers will feel a "connection" with others that transcends physical sensory experiences.
Okunaka has been influenced by the philosopher Bruno Latour, who was active mainly in the field of science and technology studies. His philosophical thoughts combine his studies in education and sociology with Latour's ideas, which propose re-examining the modern dichotomy of nature and society. This exhibition will also showcase background information on Okunaka's philosophical thoughts and part of the process of incorporating these ideas into his works.
By touching, entering, and lying down inside the work, visitors will be offered an opportunity to feel a "connection" with nature, society, and others through a multi-sensory experience.
Schedule | Oct 4 (Fri) 2024-Mar 16 (Sun) 2025 Reservation RequiredOpening Hours Information
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| Fee | [Online tickets] Adults ¥1500, University Students ¥800, High School Students and Under free. | ||||
| Website | https://what.warehouseofart.org/exhibitions/synesthesia/ | ||||
| Venue | WHAT Museum https://what.warehouseofart.org/en/ | ||||
| Location | 2-6-10 Higashi Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0002 | ||||
| Access | 3 minute walk from Tennozu Isle Station on the Tokyo Monorail line. 2 minute walk from Tennozu Isle Station on the Rinkai line; From the Konan exit of JR Shinagawa Station, take the Toei #98 bus towards Ota-shijo, and get off at Shintoukaibashi. | ||||
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