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It didn’t take long for his work, which fuses his interests in hip-hop and graffiti, to be recognized abroad by artists such as Nicki Minaj and Flying Lotus. With works that invite the audience into a maze of bold typographical lines and sharp lettering, GUCCIMAZE Diesel Art Gallery has definitely caused a stir in the graphic cocoti B1F, 1-23-16, Shibuya, Shibuya-ku design scene. Catch his exhibition 11:30am – 9pm “MAZE” at the Diesel Art Gallery or explore his work with a virtual tour via Free YOSHITOMO NARA, MISS MOONLIGHT, 2020 Diesel’s website. diesel.co.jp UNTIL JANUARY 3, 2021 STARS Six Contemporary Artists from Japan to the World In this absolutely unmissable exhibition, six of Japan’s most reputable contemporary artists come together with art that transcends national and cultural boundaries. Appropriately O titled “STARS,” the exhibition explores the creative journeys of A T art giants such as Yayoi Kusama, Lee Ufan, Takashi Murakami, B Yoshitomo Nara and more, tracing their careers from the early stages up until the present. The exhibition also presents archival U materials from major Japanese art shows staged worldwide from the 1950s onward, offering an in-depth look into the country’s international artistic history. Mori Art Museum Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku 10am – 10pm, Tue 10am – 5pm W ¥2,000 / Discounts for students and seniors T mori.art.museum O N Tokyo’s art galleries are finally re-opening their doors — albeit with safety precautions and, in most cases, advance booking requirements. Be sure to check online for up-to-date information before visiting these must-see exhibits. UNTIL SEPTEMBER 27 BANKSY: Genius or Vandal? He’s been labeled an artist, political activist, vandal and genius. However we define the ever-elusive Banksy, his UNTIL OCTOBER 18 work has sparked both wonder and MASTERPIECES from the National Gallery London controversy across the globe. This particular exhibition has already been This Exhibition in Ueno gives you the opportunity to take part shown in Saint Petersburg, Moscow, in the first-ever Japanese display of 61 masterpieces from the Madrid and Hong Kong, and has now National Gallery London. The exhibits that range in date from the made its way to Yokohama and Osaka. Renaissance period to Post-Impressionism, including Van Gogh’s The secretive Bristolian has been cap- “Sunflowers,” provide a great overview of Europe’s painting his- tivating the art world and public with tory. Until traveling becomes a thing again, don’t miss this chance this controversial social commentary to approach some of the gems of the Western art world. for years now and this exhibition is a must for all fans of public art. The National Museum of Western Art 7-7 Ueno-koen, Taito-ku ASOBUILD 2-14-9 Takashima, 9:30am – 5:30pm, Fri & Sat until 9 pm Nishi-ku, Yokohama, 10am – 8:30pm ¥1,800 / Discounts for students and seniors ¥1,800 Weekdays / ¥2,000 Weekends nmwa.go.jp banksyexhibition.jp 4 METROPOLIS JAPAN AUTUMN 2020 AUTUMN EXHIBITIONS UNTIL NOVEMBER 3 MANGA TOSHI TOKYO The National Art Center, Tokyo is host- ing the largest manga exhibition in Japan, which explores the deep relations between the city of Tokyo and its pop culture underworld. A detailed model of Tokyo replicated at a scale of 1/1000 dominates the space, surrounded by over 500 works from more than 90 titles of manga, anime and games, including Godzilla and Akira, which explore three concepts: “repeated destruction and reconstruction,” “daily life in Tokyo” and “character vs. city.” The National Art Center Tokyo 7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku 10am – 6pm, Closed on Tue ¥1,500 / Discounts for students NATIONAL ART CENTER, TOKYO. PHOTO BY NORIHIRO UENO. nact.jp/ 1/1000 SCALE OF TOKYO “MANGA-TOKYO” AT (UNTIL NOV 3), THE UNTIL OCTOBER 11 EXONEMO Un-Dead-Link UNTIL OCTOBER 11 Internet artist duo exonemo including pieces acquired by (Kensuke Sembo and Yae the Tokyo Photographic Art Yokohama Triennale 2020: Akaiwa) have been a driv- Museum. This large-scale AFTERGLOW ing force in media art with exhibition will be the duo’s Established in 2001, Yokohama their humorous approach first exhibition in Japan and Triennale is the city’s most excit- and fresh perspective. This reconsiders the history of ing, international contemporary art exhibition showcases the media by exploring new pos- showcase. Its seventh iteration is led duo’s representative works sibilities of expression today. by Raqs Media Collective, a trio of art- from beginning to present ists based in New Delhi. The title for 2020, “AFTERGLOW,” refers to the Tokyo Photographic Art 10am – 6pm, Closed on Mon Big Bang, and the cycles of destruction Museum ¥700 and creation which made human life 1-13-3 Mita, Meguro-ku topmuseum.jp possible.