Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka "CHIHARU SHIOTA, I to EYE"
Chiharu Shiota's upcoming exhibition in Osaka, her first large solo show in her birthplace in 16 years, will feature five or six of her signature thread-based installations, including new works and pieces never before shown in Japan. The exhibition space spans 1,700 square meters with a six-meter-high ceiling, providing a grand setting for these installations. Additionally, the exhibition will incorporate written texts from the public on the theme of "connections," which the artist will use in one of her installations, adding a unique, participatory element to the show.

Exhibition Period:
September 14, 2024 (Sat) – December 1, 2024 (Sun)

Venue:
Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka, 5th Floor Exhibition Room

Opening Hours:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Last admission at 4:30 PM)

Closed Days:
Mondays, September 17 (Tue), 24 (Tue), October 15 (Tue), November 5 (Tue)
Open on September 16 (Mon, Holiday), 23 (Mon, Holiday), October 14 (Mon, Holiday), November 4 (Mon, Holiday)

Image:
Chiharu Shiota, Eye of the Storm, 2022
Image courtesy: Bangkok Art Biennale
© JASPAR, Tokyo, 2023 and Chiharu Shiota
URL: https://tinyurl.com/4sptb75r

Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka Trio: Modern Art Collections from Paris, Tokyo and Osaka
This exhibition brings together collections from three major museums: the Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, the National Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo, and the Nakanoshima Museum of Art in Osaka. These museums have each developed rich modern art collections, and this unprecedented exhibition uniquely combines their works. It features 34 trios of over 150 pieces, including paintings, sculptures, photographs, and more by 110 artists. The trios are curated based on commonalities such as subject matter, color, and context, transcending eras and cultural backgrounds. Organized into seven thematic chapters, the exhibition offers a fresh perspective on modern art from the early 20th century to today, emphasizing its diverse appeal.

Exhibition Period: Saturday, September 14, 2024 – Sunday, December 1, 2024
Venue: Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka, 5th Floor Exhibition Room
Opening Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Last admission at 4:30 PM)
Closed: Mondays, September 17 (Tue), 24 (Tue), October 15 (Tue), November 5 (Tue)
Open on September 16 (Mon, Holiday), 23 (Mon, Substitute Holiday), October 14 (Mon, Holiday), November 4 (Mon, Substitute Holiday)

URL: https://nakka-art.jp/en/exhibition-post/trio-2024-en/

Mori Art Museum "Louise Bourgeois: I have been to hell and back. And let me tell you, it was wonderful."
Louise Bourgeois (1911–2010) was a pivotal artist of the last century, known for exploring tensions within binary oppositions—such as male and female, and conscious and unconscious—through diverse media like installation, sculpture, and drawing. Her work was deeply influenced by the traumatic events of her early childhood, allowing her to transform personal memories into universal motifs that express complex emotional states. Bourgeois's art, particularly her focus on sexuality and gender, has been highly influential and continues to resonate globally. Her upcoming exhibition in Japan, the first in 27 years, will be her largest solo show in the country, featuring approximately 100 works across three chapters. The exhibition's subtitle, "I have been to hell and back. And let me tell you, it was wonderful," reflects her resilience, dark humor, and the transformative power of art.

Exhibition Period:
September 25, 2024 (Wed) – January 19, 2025 (Sun)

Venue:
Mori Art Museum (Roppongi Hills Mori Tower 53F, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo)

Opening Hours:
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Until 5:00 PM on Tuesdays)
＊Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.

Closed Days:
Open every day during the exhibition period. However, on December 24 (Tue) and December 31 (Tue), the museum will be open until 10:00 PM.

Admission Fees:
[Weekdays] General: 2,000 (1,800) / [Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays] General: 2,200 (2,000), etc.
＊Advance reservations are required (with timed-entry tickets). Tickets can be purchased from the designated online site. The date when ticket sales begin will be announced on the website.
＊The discounted price in parentheses applies when tickets are purchased through the designated online site.
＊If there are available slots on the day of your visit, you can enter without a prior reservation.
＊Prices include tax.
＊The exhibition ticket also grants access to concurrent programs.

Image:
Louise Bourgeois
Maman
1999/2002
Bronze, stainless steel, marble
9.27 x 8.91 x 10.23 m
Collection: Mori Building Co., Ltd, Tokyo

URL: https://tinyurl.com/yc5uhnz7

21_21 DESIGN SIGHT "pooploop"
21_21 DESIGN SIGHT will present the exhibition "pooploop" from September 27, 2024, directed by Taku Satoh and Shinichi Takemura. The exhibition explores the concept of circulation in nature, where nothing remains unchanged, and waste and excrement are integral parts of the cycle. However, in modern society, these elements are marginalized and treated as problems to be ignored. "pooploop" challenges this perspective by examining waste and excrement from various angles, including environmental and cultural contexts. The exhibition encourages viewers to reconsider these often-avoided topics, highlighting their significance and potential in redefining artifact design and understanding the world’s constant circulation.

Exhibition Period:
September 27, 2024 (Fri) – February 16, 2025 (Sun) [Date has been changed]

Venue:
21_21 DESIGN SIGHT Galleries 1 & 2
(Midtown Garden, Tokyo Midtown, 9-7-6 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 107-0052)

Opening Hours:
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Last admission at 6:30 PM)

Closed Days:
Tuesdays (Open on February 11), year-end and New Year holidays (December 27 – January 3)

Admission Fees:
General: 1,400, University Students: 800, High School Students: 500, Junior High School Students and younger: Free

Access:
5-minute walk from Roppongi Station on the Toei Oedo Line, Roppongi Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, or Nogizaka Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line

URL: https://www.2121designsight.jp/en/program/pooploop/

21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa "Collection Exhibition 1"
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa will hold a year-long collection exhibition highlighting its core function—the collection itself. Since its inception in 2000, the museum's collection has expanded from around 200 to approximately 4,200 items, reflecting both the museum's history and identity. The collection focuses on works created since 1980 that propose new values, influential works in art history since 1900, and pieces with strong local connections to Kanazawa. This exhibition will explore the evolving nature of art and the museum's role, providing a platform for reflection on the past, present, and future of artistic expression.

Exhibition Period:
June 22, 2024 (Sat) – September 29, 2024 (Sun)

Venue:
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa

Opening Hours:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Open until 8:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays)

Closed Days:
Mondays (However, open on July 15, August 12, September 16, and September 23), July 16, August 13, September 17, and September 24

Admission free for Kanazawa Citizens on Promote the Arts Day:
Every second Saturday of the month during the exhibition (July 13, August 10, September 14)
Kanazawa residents can view the exhibition for free (proof of residence required)

Admission Fees:
General: 450 (360 for groups of 20 or more)
University Students: 310 (240 for groups of 20 or more)
Elementary, Junior High, and High School Students: Free
Seniors (65 and over): 360
Tickets for same-day sales are available until 30 minutes before closing.

Image:
Hiroshi Fuji, Happy Paradies, 2015
© FUJI Hiroshi
Photo: KIOKU Keizo
Collection: 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa

Kobe City Museum "Giorgio de Chirico: Metaphysical Journey"
Giorgio de Chirico (1888–1978) was born in Greece to Italian parents. From around 1910, he began creating paintings that depicted squares and interiors using distorted perspectives and surreal motifs to express the extraordinary within the everyday. This style, known as "metaphysical painting," had a significant impact on Surrealist artists. After 1919, de Chirico developed an interest in classical painting techniques, though he continued to create works in his earlier metaphysical style. This exhibition, showcasing about 70 years of his artistic career, includes paintings from his early to late periods, as well as sculptures and stage designs, offering a rare opportunity to experience the full scope of de Chirico's art.

Exhibition Period:
September 14, 2024 (Sat) – December 8, 2024 (Sun)

Venue:
Kobe City Museum

Opening Hours:
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM (Open until 8:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays)
Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.

Closed Days:
Mondays, September 17 (Tue), September 24 (Tue), October 15 (Tue), November 5 (Tue)
However, the museum will be open on September 16 (Mon, Holiday), September 23 (Mon, Substitute Holiday), October 14 (Mon, Holiday), and November 4 (Mon, Substitute Holiday).

Organizers:
Kobe City Museum, Asahi Shimbun, Kansai Television

Patronage:
Embassy of Italy

Special Sponsors:
Daiwa Securities Group

Sponsors:
Daiwa House Industry, NISSHA

Collaborators:
Giorgio and Isa de Chirico Foundation, Metamorphosi Foundation, Japan Airlines, Japan Cargo Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo AG, ITA Airways

URLs:
Exhibition Official Website: https://dechirico.exhibit.jp/
Kobe Venue Website: https://www.ktv.jp/event/dechirico/

Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art "Tintin Wulia: Things-in-Common"
Tintin Wulia's artistic practice is deeply influenced by her Chinese-Balinese heritage and the traumatic disappearance of her grandfather during the 1965-66 Indonesian mass killings. Her work, shaped by childhood discrimination and an interest in boundaries and conflict, is expressed through multidisciplinary installations and video art. Wulia explores how personal experiences can connect with others through aesthetic elements, evolving into projects that link art with social and political change. Her first solo exhibition in Japan will showcase her works from early to present, highlighting her journey from personal memory to collective action and social connection through art.

Exhibition Period:
September 21, 2024 (Sat) – January 5, 2025 (Sun)

Venue:
Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art, Exhibition Room B-1

Opening Hours:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Closed Days:
Mondays (Open on September 23, October 14, and November 4), September 24 (Tue), October 15 (Tue), November 5 (Tue), year-end and New Year holidays (December 27 – January 1, 2025)

Admission Fees:
General: 1,100yen
University Students: 800yen
High School Students and Seniors (65 and over): 550yen
Elementary School Students and younger: Free
URL: https://tinyurl.com/72zzpv5b

Art Brut 2024 Touring Exhibition "Abstract Labyrinths: Dreaming Color and Form"
The fifth iteration of the traveling Art Brut exhibition will be held across Tokyo, showcasing the allure of this unique art form. Marking this milestone, the exhibition will feature Edward M. Gomez, a globally renowned Art Brut scholar, as guest curator. The focus will be on "abstraction" in Art Brut, with the exhibition touring three venues in Tokyo and presenting the dynamic artistic worlds of seven Japanese Art Brut artists. Attendees will explore the bold, mystical expressiveness of these artists and their dreamlike abstract works. Much like dreams, the abstract pieces present enigmatic imagery and narratives, creating a labyrinth of abstraction for viewers to navigate.
Exhibition Period and Venues:

1. Shibuya Park Street Gallery, Exhibition Rooms 1 and 2
September 28, 2024 (Sat) – December 22, 2024 (Sun)
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

2. Katsushika Symphony Hills, Main Building 2F, Galleries 1 and 2
January 17, 2025 (Fri) – January 26, 2025 (Sun)
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

3. Mitaka City Arts and Culture Center, B1F, Gallery 1
January 31, 2025 (Fri) – February 12, 2025 (Wed)
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Admission Fee:
Free

URL: https://tinyurl.com/3s6percx

GALLERY ROOM・A Lotta's new solo exhibition “ANIMA”
Artist Lotta's solo exhibition ANIMA will be held at GALLERY ROOM A from September 7, 2024 (Sat) to October 6, 2024 (Sun). Born in 1993, Lotta learned painting through self-study and began her professional career as an artist in Tokyo in 2017. Initially working with ink painting techniques, she now primarily creates line drawings and acrylic paintings.

Exhibition Period:
September 7, 2024 (Sat) – October 6, 2024 (Sun)

Venue:
GALLERY ROOM A
(1F STORAGE 1, KAIKA Tokyo by THE SHARE HOTELS, 2-16-5 Honjo, Sumida-ku, Tokyo)

Opening Hours:
8:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Admission Fee:
Free

URL:
https://tinyurl.com/4udjdztv