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Pokémon × Kogei – Playful Encounters of Pokémon and Japanese Craft

From Tomorrow

Artists

Terumasa Ikeda, Kazumi Ikemoto, Sadamasa Imai, Kasumi Ueba, Morihito Katsura, Takuro Kuwata, Yasuyoshi Komiya, Eiichi Shiroma, Reiko Sudo, Yoshiaki Taguchi, Nobuyuki Tanaka, Yuki Tsuboshima, Hiroki Niimi, Shigeki Hayashi, Yuki Hayama, Toru Fukuda, Keiko Masumoto, Saori Mizuhashi, Haruo Mitsuta, Taiichiro Yoshida

What kind of "chemical reaction" would occur if Pokémon were to meet crafts directly? This question has been earnestly addressed by 20 artists, ranging from Living National Treasures to emerging talents. The artworks evoke the forms, gestures, and presence of Pokémon. Some pieces trace memories of the games, such as evolution, communication, travel stages, and effective moves. Other works invite Pokémon into beautifully adorned objects like vessels, kimonos, and obidome (sash ornaments) that color daily life. How will visitors encounter these artworks awaiting them at the venue—will it be exciting, enchanting, grinning, or thrilling? Enjoy the discovery of beauty and moves amplified by the power of multiplication.

Exhibition Dates:
- First Period: November 1 (Friday) – December 25 (Wednesday)
- Second Period: December 26 (Thursday) – February 2 (Sunday)

Schedule

Nov 1 (Fri) 2024-Feb 2 (Sun) 2025

Opening Hours Information

Hours	10:00-19:00 Fridays, Saturdays, and the day before holidays: until 8:00 PM
Closed	Closed on December 31.

Fee

Adults ¥1800, University and High School Students ¥1600, High School and Junior High School Students ¥1300, Elementary School Students and Under ¥600, Infants free.

Website

https://www.azabudai-hills.com/azabudaihillsgallery/sp/kogei-pokemon-ex/