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Immerse Yourself in Art - Marunouchi Art Guide.
Art and business are the two wheels that energize Marunouchi Area. When you look at the artworks at the Marunouchi Street Gallery, which are installed outdoors mainly along Marunouchi-Nakadori Ave., each one has its own unique charm. There are also many art museums and galleries, such as Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum, Tokyo. There are also art Events such as YAU, Art Award Tokyo Marunouchi, and Geidai Arts in Marunouchi, which support young Artist and creators. Marunouchi Area is a town that will satisfy your intellectual curiosity.
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50 years of inspiration
Marunouchi Street Gallery
H&P. Chaguin / Matching Thoughts / 2022
The "Marunouchi Street Gallery" is a longstanding project that transforms Naka-dori Avenue and the entire town into an open-air art gallery, featuring works by modern sculpture masters and globally acclaimed contemporary artists that undergo rotation every few years. Since its inception in 1972, this initiative has consistently infused vibrancy into the town. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2022, the gallery unveiled new pieces by renowned contemporary artists like Katsura Funakoshi, Michiko Nakatani, H&P. Chaguin, Kohei Nawa, and Takahiro Matsuo. Currently, there are 19 artworks on
- Katsura Funakoshi / I fly over the city / 2022
- Atsuhiko Misawa / Animal 2017-01-B2 / 2017-2019
- Yayoi Kusama / I am a Pumpkin / 2013
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Timeless Treasures
Exploring Marunouchi's Architectural Legacy
Starting with the Tokyo Station building designed by Tatsuno Kingo, Marunouchi Area is home to many buildings that carry on the history of famous architecture from the Meiji period to the early Showa period. The current Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum, Tokyo was built in 1894 and designed by Josiah Conder, the famous architect who also worked on Rokumeikan, and was renovated and opened. Idemitsu Museum of Arts and Seikado Bunko Art Museum are also fascinating pieces of architecture. The Japan Industrial Club Building and Meiji Seimei Kan Bldg. are also historic buildings. It's also enjoyable to take a leisurely stroll around the town and feel the passage of time.
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YAU's Impact on Emerging Artists and Business Partnerships
YAU's Impact on Emerging Artists and Business Partnerships
In modern times, the worlds of art and business are intricately intertwined. YAU, short for Yurakucho Art Urbanism, emerged with the aim of fostering opportunities for emerging artists and creatives to collaborate with the business realm. Opening up the artists' studios to the public, allowing a glimpse into the creative process, serves as a unique platform for interaction. This initiative sparks communication between artists and visitors, often Marunouchi office workers, creating an inspiring exchange. Such innovative endeavors have the potential to cultivate the talents of future Picassos.
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Nurturing Creativity
Emerging Talents Take Center Stage
'Art Award Tokyo Marunouchi' is an annual summer art event dedicated to uncovering and nurturing emerging artists. In the fall, we also celebrate the tradition of "Geidai Arts in Marunouchi" at Maru-biru. This event features performances and exhibitions by talented students honored with the Mitsubishi Estate Award, drawing numerous visitors each year. The dynamic connection between business breathing life into the town and art adding richness is clear. Supporting emerging artists further enhances the charm of the Marunouchi area, making it even more vibrant and captivating.
- Art display at AATM
- Art display at AATM
- A look at Arts Inn Marunouchi at Tokyo University of the Arts
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