Tokyo to Host First International Art Exhibition Next Autumn, Promoting the Charm of "Art City Tokyo" Domestically and Internationally... Featuring Works by Yayoi Kusama and Others (Yomiuri Shimbun) | dmenu News
Tokyo will host its first international art exhibition, "TOKYO ATLAS," next autumn in the waterfront area to promote the city as an "Art City Tokyo."Summary
Tokyo announced on the 4th that it will host its first international art exhibition, "TOKYO ATLAS," next autumn, centered around the waterfront area. The exhibition will feature works by world-renowned artists, including Yayoi Kusama, alongside pieces by young artists supported by the prefecture, displayed in parks and cultural facilities in Odaiba, Aomi, and Tennozu. This event is positioned as the main program of the new "International Culture and Arts Festival" launched by the prefecture, aiming to broadcast the appeal of "Art City Tokyo" both domestically and internationally. The name "ATLAS" is derived from the Greek myth and also means "atlas," signifying an event that aims to transform familiar cityscapes with diverse sculptural works beyond the confines of traditional museums, presenting a new "map" of Tokyo. The exhibition will run for 72 days from October 10th to December 20th across six locations. The broader International Culture and Arts Festival will connect over 20 cultural events, including contemporary art, theater, music, and illuminations, across the waterfront, Yoyogi/Shibuya, and Hibiya/Marunouchi areas, supervised by figures like lyricist Yasushi Akimoto.
(Source：ｄメニューニュース)