First International Art Exhibition in Tokyo's Waterfront Area Opens on the 10th... Including Works by Yayoi Kusama; Governor Koike Eager to Support Artists
TOKYO MX
Tokyo's first international art exhibition in its waterfront area, "TOKYO ATLAS," opens on October 10, featuring works by Yayoi Kusama.Summary
The first international art exhibition utilizing Tokyo's waterfront area, "TOKYO ATLAS," will be held for 72 days from October 10 to December 20. At a ceremony on the 8th, Tokyo Governor Koike expressed her hope that it would "be an opportunity to support artists' challenges" and called on visitors to experience culture in Tokyo during the autumn and winter. The exhibition will feature works by internationally acclaimed artists, including avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, who died of multiple organ failure in August of this year, displayed in parks and buildings in the waterfront area. Admission is free except for some exhibits, and the event aims to attract a total of 500,000 visitors, including 30,000 from overseas.
(Source：TOKYO MX)