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MUCA Exhibition Icons of Urban Art - From Banksy to Kaws
Oita Art Museum
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Banksy, Kaws, Invader, Vhils, Shepard Fairey, Barry McGee, Swoon, Os Gemeos, Richard Hambleton et al.
Featuring over 60 iconic artworks from celebrated artists such as Banksy and Kaws.
The art museum "MUCA," based in Munich, Germany, is an institution that houses one of the largest collections of urban and contemporary art in Europe. It has attracted significant attention as a destination museum in the European art scene.
Over 60 rare and illustrious works will be displayed, including a large sculptural piece by Banksy, making its first appearance in Japan, as well as key works by globally known artist Kaws. Furthermore, the exhibition will include career-defining works by internationally renowned artists: Invader, JR, Vhils, Shepard Fairey, Barry McGee, Swoon, Os Gemeos, and Richard Hambleton - providing visitors with over four decades worth of insight into this seismic contemporary art movement. This exhibition will be presented on an unprecedented and overwhelming scale.
This exhibition pays homage to the Icons of the urban and contemporary art scene. Urban art is becoming a trend in Japan today. This genre, which has gained mainstream status over the past 40 years, including artists such as Banksy and Kaws, is now attracting support. Through the iconic works of these legendary artists, we will follow their trajectory, unravel their secrets and approach the mystery of their popularity.
The art museum "MUCA," based in Munich, Germany, is an institution that houses one of the largest collections of urban and contemporary art in Europe. It has attracted significant attention as a destination museum in the European art scene.
Over 60 rare and illustrious works will be displayed, including a large sculptural piece by Banksy, making its first appearance in Japan, as well as key works by globally known artist Kaws. Furthermore, the exhibition will include career-defining works by internationally renowned artists: Invader, JR, Vhils, Shepard Fairey, Barry McGee, Swoon, Os Gemeos, and Richard Hambleton - providing visitors with over four decades worth of insight into this seismic contemporary art movement. This exhibition will be presented on an unprecedented and overwhelming scale.
This exhibition pays homage to the Icons of the urban and contemporary art scene. Urban art is becoming a trend in Japan today. This genre, which has gained mainstream status over the past 40 years, including artists such as Banksy and Kaws, is now attracting support. Through the iconic works of these legendary artists, we will follow their trajectory, unravel their secrets and approach the mystery of their popularity.
Schedule | Jul 22 (Sat) 2023-Oct 9 (Mon) 2023 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥1800; University and High School Students ¥1500; Junior High School Students and Under, Persons with Disability Certificates + 1 Companion free. | ||||
| Website | https://www.city.oita.oita.jp/o210/bunkasports/bunka/bijutsukan/special_exhibition/muca02.html | ||||
| Venue | Oita Art Museum | ||||
| Location | 865 Ueno, Oita-shi, Oita 870-0835 | ||||
| Access | 20 minute walk from Oita Station on the JR Nippo, Hohi and Kyudai Main lines; From the Ueno no Mori exit (South exit) of JR Oita Station, take the bus and get off at Oita Art Museum. | ||||
| Phone | 097-554-5800 | ||||
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