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Taro’s Dance
Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum
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Taro Okamoto
In 1952, Taro Okamoto created "Dance" with mosaic tiles. Unlike one-of-a-kind oil paintings, tiles can be produced in any quantity and can be placed outdoors. Okamoto believed that in this way, art could integrate more into society. This idea truly embodied Taro Okamoto's artistic philosophy.
In 2011, "Dance" was restored as part of the centennial celebration of Okamoto's birth and continues to delight the eyes of many as a symbol of the Takashimaya Osaka store. Why did Okamoto choose "Dance" as the subject for this important work? One thing is certain- Okamoto acknowledged the significance of dance.
During his travels encountering primal Japan in the 1950s and 60s, Okamoto encountered various folk dances that were not mere spectacles but integral parts of life itself. They were rituals of existence, so much so that Okamoto perceived the essence of art hinted at within them.
It seems that Okamoto also danced privately whenever he had the chance, and he described the joy of it as follows:
"When dancing with everyone, you are not only yourself but also everyone else simultaneously. It becomes a sense of complete fulfillment throughout the body, sublimating into a clear release of passion. For me, dance is the most direct joy of the spirit and body."
In Okamoto's works, which are filled with the dynamic movement of life, many expressions seem to be dancing. They are filled with fresh passion and vitality, invigorating the viewer. This exhibition aims to gather such works for a comprehensive view.
In 2011, "Dance" was restored as part of the centennial celebration of Okamoto's birth and continues to delight the eyes of many as a symbol of the Takashimaya Osaka store. Why did Okamoto choose "Dance" as the subject for this important work? One thing is certain- Okamoto acknowledged the significance of dance.
During his travels encountering primal Japan in the 1950s and 60s, Okamoto encountered various folk dances that were not mere spectacles but integral parts of life itself. They were rituals of existence, so much so that Okamoto perceived the essence of art hinted at within them.
It seems that Okamoto also danced privately whenever he had the chance, and he described the joy of it as follows:
"When dancing with everyone, you are not only yourself but also everyone else simultaneously. It becomes a sense of complete fulfillment throughout the body, sublimating into a clear release of passion. For me, dance is the most direct joy of the spirit and body."
In Okamoto's works, which are filled with the dynamic movement of life, many expressions seem to be dancing. They are filled with fresh passion and vitality, invigorating the viewer. This exhibition aims to gather such works for a comprehensive view.
Schedule | Mar 15 (Fri) 2024-Jul 7 (Sun) 2024 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥650, Elementary School Students ¥300. | ||||
| Website | https://taro-okamoto.or.jp/en/exhibition/taros-dance/ | ||||
| Venue | Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum https://taro-okamoto.or.jp/en/ | ||||
| Location | 6-1-19 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062 | ||||
| Access | 7 minute walk from exit B1 at Omotesando Station on the Ginza, Hanzomon and Chiyoda lines. 20 minute walk from the Miyamasuzaka exit of JR Shibuya Station. | ||||
| Phone | 03-3406-0801 | ||||
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