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MOT Collection: Garden of Light / Continuing Whispers
Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
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Shusaku Arakawa, Yukie Ishikawa, Keiji Usami, Kana Kou, Tetsuro Komai, Hiraku Suzuki, Yumi Domoto, Natsuyuki Nakanishi, Takao Hiwasaki, Naoyo Fukuda, Katsura Funakoshi, Natsunosuke Mise, Aiko Miyawaki, Lee Ufan, Christian Boltanski, Enrico Castellani, Lucio Fontana, Hamish Fulton, Rebecca Horn, Agnes Martin, Apichatpong Weerasethakul et al.
*The “MOT Collection”, which has been temporarily closed due to the policy of Tokyo Metropolitan Government, will reopen on Wed. 23 March.
The Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo houses approximately 5,500 artworks in its extensive collection, which spans the modern and contemporary periods with a focus on the art of the postwar years. Each installment of the “MOT Collection” exhibition introduces artwork in the collection from various themes and angles in its effort to convey the diverse appeal of contemporary art.
Under the title, “Garden of Light / Continuing Whispers,” this exhibition consists of two sections that invite visitors to take their time strolling through the space to enjoy the diverse array of work. Featured on this occasion, among others, are paintings by various artists as well as print works that can be regarded as a core part of the museum’s collection, and a comprehensive selection of sculptures by Katsura Funakoshi.
The first section (first floor) titled “Garden of Light” likens artworks to gardens, inviting viewers to gaze upon and stroll through the worlds that unfold within. Gardens are created by planting vegetation, or building mountains and ponds within empty and unoccupied plots of land. Just as a garden shows various expressions depending on the seasons and changes in nature, artwork may be regarded as manifestations of an attempt to capture these fleeting moments through the artist’s own hand. Upon venturing into and exploring the work, viewers may find themselves coming across unexpected sights and scenes like never seen before. This exhibit centers on paintings by artists such as Natsuyuki Nakanishi, Yukie Ishikawa, and Hiraku Suzuki.
The second section (third floor) titled “Continuing Whispers” encourages us to open our ears and listen carefully to the various voices that are emitted from the work. Even work that seemingly has no element of sound or voice quietly stirs the emotions of those who view them, as people’s presence, voices, and personal thoughts are evoked through the figures and faces depicted, as well as their appearance and demeanor.
In addition to the work of Katsura Funakoshi from which the title of this section is derived, the works of Christian Boltanski, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, and Naoyo Fukuda, and print work by Tetsuro Komai and Takao Hiwasaki among others, welcome viewers to embrace this space where a diverse multitude of voices overlap and coalesce.
Venue: Collection Gallery 1F/3F
The Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo houses approximately 5,500 artworks in its extensive collection, which spans the modern and contemporary periods with a focus on the art of the postwar years. Each installment of the “MOT Collection” exhibition introduces artwork in the collection from various themes and angles in its effort to convey the diverse appeal of contemporary art.
Under the title, “Garden of Light / Continuing Whispers,” this exhibition consists of two sections that invite visitors to take their time strolling through the space to enjoy the diverse array of work. Featured on this occasion, among others, are paintings by various artists as well as print works that can be regarded as a core part of the museum’s collection, and a comprehensive selection of sculptures by Katsura Funakoshi.
The first section (first floor) titled “Garden of Light” likens artworks to gardens, inviting viewers to gaze upon and stroll through the worlds that unfold within. Gardens are created by planting vegetation, or building mountains and ponds within empty and unoccupied plots of land. Just as a garden shows various expressions depending on the seasons and changes in nature, artwork may be regarded as manifestations of an attempt to capture these fleeting moments through the artist’s own hand. Upon venturing into and exploring the work, viewers may find themselves coming across unexpected sights and scenes like never seen before. This exhibit centers on paintings by artists such as Natsuyuki Nakanishi, Yukie Ishikawa, and Hiraku Suzuki.
The second section (third floor) titled “Continuing Whispers” encourages us to open our ears and listen carefully to the various voices that are emitted from the work. Even work that seemingly has no element of sound or voice quietly stirs the emotions of those who view them, as people’s presence, voices, and personal thoughts are evoked through the figures and faces depicted, as well as their appearance and demeanor.
In addition to the work of Katsura Funakoshi from which the title of this section is derived, the works of Christian Boltanski, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, and Naoyo Fukuda, and print work by Tetsuro Komai and Takao Hiwasaki among others, welcome viewers to embrace this space where a diverse multitude of voices overlap and coalesce.
Venue: Collection Gallery 1F/3F
Schedule | Mar 19 (Sat) 2022-Jun 19 (Sun) 2022 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥500; University Students ¥400; High School Students, Seniors 65 & Over ¥250; Junior High School Students and Under free. | ||||||
| Website | https://www.mot-art-museum.jp/en/exhibitions/mot-collection-220319/ | ||||||
| Venue | Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo https://www.mot-art-museum.jp/en/ | ||||||
| Location | 4-1-1 Miyoshi, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0022 | ||||||
| Access | 9 minute walk from exit B2 at Kiyosumi-shirakawa Station on the Hanzomon line, 15 minute walk from exit 3 at Kiba Station on the Tozai line. | ||||||
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