A Dive Into Art from the Center of the Heart
Hara Museum ARC
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Max Streicher, Kae Masuda, Izumi Kato, Tadanori Yokoo, Toeko Tatsuno, Katsuro Yoshida, Kumi Sugai, Richard Serra, Tomoko Yoneda, Jasper Johns, Kohei Nawa, Lai Chi-Man, Andy Warhol, David Hockney, Miran Fukuda, Yayoi Kusama, Roy Lichtenstein, Tabaimo, Tanyu Kano, Okyo Maruyama et al.
The present exhibition is the second part of a year-long exploration of the ideas that surround the word “center.” The first part, under the title A Shout Out for Art from the Center of Japan, placed the spotlight on Hara Museum ARC’s role as a transmitter of art to the world with a perspective informed by its place at the geographical center of Japan. This second part places the focus on the experience of the viewer itself. As implied by the title, A Dive Into Art from the Center of the Heart, this exhibition invites visitors to not only look with their eyes but to dive into art with all of their senses to discover pathways that connect to their hearts.
Contemporary art is often thought to be something that cannot be enjoyed without specialized knowledge. But most art still depends on the physical senses for their intended effect. In this exhibition, those senses are represented by the word “taste.” In the metaphorical sense, we “taste” the world (not only food!) with our senses and make judgments based on our feelings. The expression “personal taste” suggests art is a highly personal experience based on cues that must be processed with the body and the mind. This exhibition invites the visitor to leave preconceptions behind and trust the senses. In the world of contemporary art, all interpretations are valid and no interpretation is wrong.
How did a work make you feel? Was it uplifting, interesting, fun, or beautiful? Or was it difficult, sad, or frightening? There are myriad ways to feel about art, all of which depend greatly on the conditions surrounding the encounter. Does knowing about the artist, the technique or the historical context add to or detract from the experience? This exhibition suggests that all feelings have their justifications, but also that letting go of preconceptions might open the mind to something new and unexpected. The aim is for visitors to experience a wide range of feelings: confusion, arousal, curiosity, or perhaps the urge to take a photo of something that captivates and touches the heart.
Contemporary art is often thought to be something that cannot be enjoyed without specialized knowledge. But most art still depends on the physical senses for their intended effect. In this exhibition, those senses are represented by the word “taste.” In the metaphorical sense, we “taste” the world (not only food!) with our senses and make judgments based on our feelings. The expression “personal taste” suggests art is a highly personal experience based on cues that must be processed with the body and the mind. This exhibition invites the visitor to leave preconceptions behind and trust the senses. In the world of contemporary art, all interpretations are valid and no interpretation is wrong.
How did a work make you feel? Was it uplifting, interesting, fun, or beautiful? Or was it difficult, sad, or frightening? There are myriad ways to feel about art, all of which depend greatly on the conditions surrounding the encounter. Does knowing about the artist, the technique or the historical context add to or detract from the experience? This exhibition suggests that all feelings have their justifications, but also that letting go of preconceptions might open the mind to something new and unexpected. The aim is for visitors to experience a wide range of feelings: confusion, arousal, curiosity, or perhaps the urge to take a photo of something that captivates and touches the heart.
Schedule Now in session | Sep 14 (Sat) 2024-Jan 13 (Mon) 2025 101 days left Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥1800, Seniors 70 & Over ¥1500, University and High School Students ¥1000, Junior High and Elementary School Students ¥800 | ||||
| MuPon | ¥100 off / Up to 3 people / No use with sets or other discounts.  Download the TAB app to get a discount on entry to this event. ※Paid subscriber only | ||||
| Website | https://www.haramuseum.or.jp/en/arc/exhibition/1171/ | ||||
| Venue | Hara Museum ARC https://www.haramuseum.or.jp/en/arc/ | ||||
| Location | 2855-1 Kanai, Shibukawa-shi, Gunma 377-0027 | ||||
| Access | 10 minutes by taxi from Shibukawa Station on the JR Joetsu line; From JR Shibukawa Station, take the Kan-etsu Kotsu bus towards Ikaho Onsen and get off at Green Bokujo-mae. The venue is 7 minute walk from there. | ||||
| Phone | 0279-24-6585 | ||||
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