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MOT now! ベスト オブ東京都現代美術館!素晴らしい100年日本アート展と2010年代に制作された作品群コレクション展! MOT now! ‘Best of’ the Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo! Excellent Exhibitions '100 Years of Japanese Art' + 'New Acquisitions in Recent Years'!

Roy Lichtenstein 'Girl with Hair Ribbon' 1965, Oil, magna on canvas @ MOT Collection ただいま / はじめまして
Roy Lichtenstein 'Girl with Hair Ribbon' 1965, Oil, magna on canvas @ MOT Collection ただいま / はじめまして

With great fanfare our beloved Tokyo’s Museum of Contemporary Art 東京都現代美術館 re-opened! What a joy!
LED lighting, solar panels, earthquake resistance modernization, children friendly facilities, eco-, SDG-oriented projects had been realized through renovation works. And much much more!
Highly motivated curators like YABUMAE Tomoko 藪前知子 and NISHIKAWA Mihoko 西川美穂子 put up two incredibly fascinating opening exhibitions: “Weavers of Worlds - A Century of Flux in Japanese Modern/Contemporary Art” and “MOT Collection: Pleased to Meet You. New Acquisitions in Recent Years”.

“Weavers of Worlds” surveys Japanese art history from 1910s to 2010s through works mainly from its own collection. Admirable research by digging deeply into the archives, re-contextualizing the re-discoveries. Erudite and clear-eyed curatorial practice by taking a discerning critical perspective.
In its narrative on modern and contemporary Japanese art, the exhibition does not situate the artists in the context of a static view of history, on the contrary, as a counterpoint, it focuses on the artist’s singularity, with eclectic, radical art practice in mind.
This exhibition leads the Japanese viewer and art educator into self-reflection, also because it examines the old-fashioned art education via ‘Nitten’ and ‘Inten’, which should be abolished as quick as possible.
Being a contemporary artist means to live a very long life where everything is changing. Continuously. Every ‘valuable’ art (seen through the specialist’s eye) is in a flow, is in the now and will later disappear, therefore has to be archived by a museum like MOT.
This very challenging task had been excellently completed by curator Nishikawa with “New Acquisitions in Recent Years”. The exhibition spotlights works created in the 2010s, which projects a real contemporary feeling, the constellations give a fascinating answer. ‘Chapeau’ to the risk taking attitude; people familiar with MOT’s collection and those viewing it for the first time will be able to enjoy fresh encounters with each of the works. This museum’s Grand Reopening unveils earlier collected works that have undergone restoration, too. An exciting paradise of artistry, opened up for everyone who loves contemporary art! BRAVO!!!

Tokyo, Heisei 31, March 29th
Mario A

Weavers of Worlds - A Century of Flux in Japanese Modern/Contemporary Art
百年の編み手たち-流動する日本の近現代美術-

MOT Collection: Pleased to Meet You. New Acquisitions in Recent Years

MOTコレクション ただいま / はじめまして

日本語:
https://www.mot-art-museum.jp/exhibitions/2019/weavers-of-worlds/
https://www.mot-art-museum.jp/exhibitions/2019/pleased-to-meet-you/
https://www.mot-art-museum.jp

English:
https://www.mot-art-museum.jp/en/renewal2019/
https://www.mot-art-museum.jp/eng/

会期:2019年3月29日~6月16日 2019/3/29 – 6/16
会場:東京都現代美術館 MOT Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo
住所:東京都江東区三好4-1-1
電話:03-5777-8600
開館時間:10:00~18:00
休館日:月(4月29日、5月6日は開)、5月7日
企画、料金:一般 1300円 / 大学生・専門学校生・65歳以上 900円 / 中高生 600円 / 小学生以下無料 
MOTコレクション、料金:一般 500円 / 大学生・専門学校生 400円 / 高校生・65歳以上 250円 / 中学生以下無料 

Venue Hours: 10:00 – 18:00
Closed on Mondays and on May 7th. Open on April 29th and May 6th
Fee
Adults ¥500-1300 depending on the show, Students and Seniors over 65 ¥200-400-900, Children and registered disabled + 2 assistants free. Please check beforehand

Access
Address: Metropolitan Kiba Park, 4-1-1 Miyoshi, Koto-ku, Tokyo, 135-0022
Phone: 03-5777-8600
11 minutes walk from Exit B2 at Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station on the Hanzomon Line; 14 minutes walk from Exit 3 of Kiba Station on the Tozai Line

Please understand, that the following snapshots are not representative images of the exhibitions. However, you may get an idea what was going on during yesterday’s crowded ceremonial atmosphere.

Arnaldo Pomodoro ’Gyroscope of the Sun’ 1988, iron, bronze
Arnaldo Pomodoro ’Gyroscope of the Sun’ 1988, iron, bronze

アルナルド・ポモドーロ (1926 -) の参考作品
高松宮殿下記念世界文化賞 1990年
http://www.praemiumimperiale.org/ja/component/k2/pomodoro

アルナルド・ポモドーロ 戦闘-パルチザンのために Una battaglia per i partigiani 1971, Modena, Italy
アルナルド・ポモドーロ 「戦闘-パルチザンのために」 ‘Una battaglia per i partigiani’ 1971, Modena, Italy

MOT Collection Pleased to Meet You. New Acquisitions in Recent Years
MOT Collection: Pleased to Meet You. New Acquisitions in Recent Years 
MOTコレクション ただいま / はじめまして
Roy Lichtenstein Girl with Hair Ribbon 1965, Oil magna on canvas
Roy Lichtenstein ‘Girl with Hair Ribbon’ 1965, Oil magna on canvas

compare with a similar work, called “Nurse” from 1964, sold for US$ 95.4 Million in November 2015 @ Christie’s New York:

‘Nurse’ from 1964

Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997)
“Nurse”
signed and dated ‘rf Lichtenstein ’64’ (on the reverse)
oil and Magna on canvas
48 x 48 in. (121.9 x 121.9 cm.)
Painted in 1964.

Provenance
Leo Castelli Gallery, New York
Leon Kraushar, New York
Karl Ströher, Darmstadt
Peter Brant, Greenwich
Anon. sale; Sotheby’s, New York, 2 May 1995, lot 27
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Paintings/roy-lichtenstein-nurse-5946119-details.aspx?lid=1&from=relatedlot&intobjectid=5946119

Painted at the height of his career, “Nurse” is a dazzling masterpiece — a celebration of the bold new imagery that changed the direction of art. Taking his heroine from the pages of a 1963 popular romance comic and permeating her with his unique style, Lichtenstein produces an image full of intrigue and complexity. With its vibrant colors, strong lines and Ben-Day dots, “Nurse” joins a distinguished group of icons who take their place in the history of figurative painting.
https://www.christies.com/features/Roy-Lichtenstein-Nurse-Artists-Muse-6747-3.aspx
https://www.christies.com/features/Roy-Lichtensteins-Nurse-6636-1.aspx


explanation board
explanation board
JUNG Yeondoo Classic and New
JUNG Yeondoo ‘Classic and New’ 2018, 3 channel video, 43 min
JUNG Yeondoo ‘Classic and New’ 2018, 3 channel video, 43 min 42 sec
JUNG Yeondoo ‘Classic and New’ 2018, 3 channel video
JUNG Yeondoo ‘Classic and New’ 2018, drawing series, detail
JUNG Yeondoo ‘Classic and New’ 2018, drawing series, detail
Several sculpture works by TANADA Koji 棚田康司
Several sculpture works by TANADA Koji 棚田康司
TANADA Koji 棚田康司 statue of rain 2016
TANADA Koji 棚田康司 ‘statue of rain’ 2016, Painted single-block sculpture (cinnamomum camphora)

see also ご参考:
純真な好色像・聖母マリア~ファム・ファタール、優秀な棚田康司 @ ミヅマアートギャラリー
La Sainte Vierge – Femme Fatale, ‘lascivité innocente’ by outstanding sculptor TANADA Koji @ MIZUMA ART GALLERY
https://art-culture.world/articles/outstanding-sculptor-tanada-koji-mizuma-art-gallery/

SUENAGA Fuminao 末永史尚 exhibition view
SUENAGA Fuminao 末永史尚 exhibition view
Work by SUENAGA Fuminao 末永史尚
Work by SUENAGA Fuminao 末永史尚
SUENAGA Fuminao 末永史尚 Painting 2016 Acrylic on panel
SUENAGA Fuminao 末永史尚 ‘Painting’ 2016, Acrylic on panel
Painting 2016 Acrylic on panel, detail
SUENAGA Fuminao 末永史尚 ‘Painting’ 2016, Acrylic on panel, detail
SUENAGA Fuminao 末永史尚
Work by SUENAGA Fuminao 末永史尚
NAKAZONO Koji 中園孔二 MOT explanation board
NAKAZONO Koji 中園孔二 MOT explanation board

see also, ご参考:2015.11.20
追悼 中園孔二──O JUNによる追悼文
今年7月に亡くなった、画家の中園孔二。大学時代にその制作をそばで見てきた、中園の指導者でありアーティストの、O JUNによる追悼文を掲載します。
https://bijutsutecho.com/magazine/insight/252

NAKAZONO Koji 中園孔二 無題 untitled 2015, oil on canvas, 30 x 30 cm
NAKAZONO Koji 中園孔二 「無題」 ‘untitled’ 2015, oil on canvas, 30 x 30 cm
NAKAZONO Koji 中園孔二 exhibition view
NAKAZONO Koji 中園孔二 exhibition view
3 works by SOUTOME Teppei 五月女哲平
3 works by SOUTOME Teppei 五月女哲平
SOUTOME Teppei 五月女哲平 He, She, You and Me 2012, Acrylic on canvas
SOUTOME Teppei 五月女哲平 ‘He, She, You and Me’ 2012, Acrylic on canvas
SOUTOME Teppei 五月女哲平 White, Black, Colors 2015, Acrylic on canvas
SOUTOME Teppei 五月女哲平 ‘White, Black, Colors’ 2015, Acrylic on canvas
SOUTOME Teppei 五月女哲平 Pair 2014, Acrylic on canvas
SOUTOME Teppei 五月女哲平 ‘Pair’ 2014, Acrylic on canvas

see also:
五月女哲平個展「犠牲の色、積層の絵画」+「絵と、 」
SOUTOME Teppei’s exhibitions “Colors of Sacrifice, Layered Tableaux” + “Painting and…”
https://art-culture.world/articles/soutome-teppeis-exhibitions-colors-of-sacrifice-layered-tableaux-painting-and/

IMAI Shunsuke 今井俊介 (left) + OGINO Ryosuke 荻野僚介 (right wall)
IMAI Shunsuke 今井俊介 (left) + OGINO Ryosuke 荻野僚介 (right wall)
IMAI Shunsuke 今井俊介 untitled 2014 Acrylic on canvas
IMAI Shunsuke 今井俊介 ‘untitled’ 2014 Acrylic on canvas
OGINO Ryosuke 荻野僚介 w2018 x h871 x d48 2000 Acrylic on canvas
OGINO Ryosuke 荻野僚介 ‘w2018 x h871 x d48’ 2000 Acrylic on canvas
OGINO Ryosuke 荻野僚介 w1341 x h1565 x d39 2000 Acrylic on canvas
OGINO Ryosuke 荻野僚介 ‘w1341 x h1565 x d39’ 2000 Acrylic on canvas
OGINO Ryosuke 荻野僚介 w1571 x h771 x d25 2010 Acrylic on canvas
OGINO Ryosuke 荻野僚介 ‘w1571 x h771 x d25’ 2010 Acrylic on canvas
Nadegata Instant Party ( NAGASAKI Tohru 中崎透 +YAMASHIRO Daisuke 山城大督 + NODA Tomoko 野田智子)
Nadegata Instant Party ( NAGASAKI Tohru 中崎透 +YAMASHIRO Daisuke 山城大督 + NODA Tomoko 野田智子)’Yellow Cake Street’ 2011, Video, mixed media, 15 min
Nadegata Instant Party
Nadegata Instant Party ‘Country Road Show’ 2012, Video, mixed media, 37 min
Nadegata Instant Party ‘Country Road Show’ 2012, part
Nadegata Instant Party ‘Country Road Show’ 2012, part
Nadegata Instant Party ( NAGASAKI Tohru 中崎透 +YAMASHIRO Daisuke 山城大督 + NODA Tomoko 野田智子)’Yellow Cake Street’ 2011, detail
Nadegata Instant Party ’Yellow Cake Street’ 2011, detail
YASUDA Haruhiko 保田春彦 Wall around Hamlet III 1994-5, iron
YASUDA Haruhiko 保田春彦 ‘Wall around Hamlet III’ 1994-5, iron
Mark Manders 2019 installation
Mark Manders ‘2019 installation’ @ MOT
Mark Manders Composition with Yellow 2017-18, Painted bronze, wood, plastic
Mark Manders ‘Composition with Yellow’ 2017-18, Painted bronze, wood, plastic (part of ‘2019 installation’)
Mark Manders ‘Composition with Yellow’ 2017-18, detail
Mark Manders ‘Composition with Yellow’ 2017-18, detail
Mark Manders ‘Composition with Yellow’ 2017-18, back
Mark Manders ‘Composition with Yellow’ 2017-18, back
Mark Manders 2019 installation, detail
Mark Manders ‘2019 installation’, detail
Mark Manders ‘Dry Figure on Chair’ 2011-15
Mark Manders ‘Dry Figure on Chair’ 2011-15
Mark Manders ‘Dry Figure on Chair’ 2011-15, detail
Mark Manders ‘Dry Figure on Chair’ 2011-15, detail
Mark Manders Dry Figure on Chair 2011-15, Painted bronze, wood, offset print on paper, acrylic
Mark Manders ‘Dry Figure on Chair’ 2011-15, Painted bronze, wood, offset print on paper, acrylic (part of ‘2019 installation’)

see also ご参考:
非常に魅力的な展覧会:ミヒャエル・ボレマンスとマーク・マンダース @ ギャラリー小柳
Captivating Exhibition at Gallery Koyanagi: Michaël Borremans and Mark Manders
https://art-culture.world/articles/michael-borremans-mark-manders-gallery-koyanagi/

現代アートの美しき謎めいた世界観:ミヒャエル・ボレマンスとマーク・マンダース
The Beautiful and Mysterious World in Contemporary Art: Michaël Borremans and Mark Manders
https://art-culture.world/articles/the-beautiful-and-mysterious-world-in-contemporary-art-michaël-borremans-and-mark-manders/

Mark Manders Perspective Study 2014-16, Offset print, acrylic on paper, chicken wire, aluminium
Mark Manders ‘Perspective Study’ 2014-16, Offset print, acrylic on paper, chicken wire, aluminium
Saleh Husein、explanation board
Saleh Husein、explanation board
Saleh Husein ‘Arabian Party’ 2013 mixed media
Saleh Husein ‘Arabian Party’ 2013, mixed media
Saleh Husein Arabian Party 2013 mixed media, detail1
Saleh Husein ‘Arabian Party’ 2013 mixed media, detail
Saleh Husein Arabian Party 2013 mixed media, detail2
Saleh Husein ‘Arabian Party’ 2013 mixed media, detail

‘他人の時間 TIME OF OTHERS’ exhibition @ MOT
https://www.mot-art-museum.jp/eng/exhibition/timeofothers.html

Simon-Fujiwara-Rehearsal-for-a-Reunion-With-the-Father-of-Pottery-2011-13-Video-mixed-media-14-min.jpg
Simon Fujiwara ‘Rehearsal for a Reunion’ (With the Father of Pottery) 2011-13, Video, mixed media, 14 min
Simon Fujiwara Fabulous Beasts (Controlled Silver Seal) 2015, Shaving fur coats on wooden stretchers
Simon Fujiwara ‘Fabulous Beasts’ (Controlled Silver Seal) 2015, Shaving fur coats on wooden stretchers
OKUMURA Yuki 奥村雄樹 Anatomy Fiction (Fukagawa ver.) 2012-13, A set of 115 lambda prints
OKUMURA Yuki 奥村雄樹 ‘Anatomy Fiction’ (Fukagawa ver.) 2012-13, A set of 115 lambda prints; left: Simon Fujiwara ‘Pavilion for a Mask’ 2014, Mixed media
TAKADA Akiko & Masako 髙田安規子・政子 Suit Heart 2014, Embroidered Playing card, specimen case, wood shelf
TAKADA Akiko & Masako 髙田安規子・政子 ‘Suit Heart’ 2014, Embroidered Playing card, specimen case, wood shelf, detail
TAKADA Akiko & Masako 髙田安規子・政子 flyer
TAKADA Akiko & Masako 髙田安規子・政子 flyer
TAKADA Akiko & Masako 髙田安規子・政子
TAKADA Akiko & Masako 髙田安規子・政子 ‘Under Reconstruction / MOT Stone pavement slope’ 2014, Mixed media
TERAUCHI Yoko 寺内曜子 ‘Hot-line 113’ 2017
TERAUCHI Yoko 寺内曜子 ‘Hot-line 113’ 2017
TERAUCHI Yoko 寺内曜子 Hot-line 113 2017, Telephone cable
TERAUCHI Yoko 寺内曜子 ‘Hot-line 113’ 2017, Telephone cable
SOPHEAP Pich Moonstone 2017, Wood, marble, bamboo, rattan, metal wire
Sopheap Pich ‘Moonstone’ 2017, Wood, marble, bamboo, rattan, metal wire
SOPHEAP Pich Arboretum 2015, Bamboo, rattan, metal wire
Sopheap Pich ‘Arboretum’ 2015, Bamboo, rattan, metal wire
BUNYA Yukari 文谷有佳里 looking at the vacant scenery 2010.10.10 aichi 2010 Ink on paper
BUNYA Yukari 文谷有佳里 ‘looking at the vacant scenery 2010.10.10 aichi’ 2010, Ink on paper
BUNYA Yukari 文谷有佳里 looking at the vacant scenery 2016.12.10 2016, Ink on Kent Paper, Panel
BUNYA Yukari 文谷有佳里 ‘looking at the vacant scenery 2016.12.10’ 2016, Ink on Kent Paper, Panel
TEZUKA Aiko 手塚愛子 Pulling Out Warp Threads 2007 Fabric
TEZUKA Aiko 手塚愛子 ‘Pulling Out Warp Threads’ 2007 Fabric, pulled out warp thread (Deposit of Mr. OSADA Noriyuki)
TEZUKA Aiko 手塚愛子 ‘Pulling Out Warp Threads’ 2007, detail
TEZUKA Aiko 手塚愛子 ‘Pulling Out Warp Threads’ 2007, detail
TEZUKA Aiko 手塚愛子 ‘Pulling Out Warp Threads’ 2007 +
TEZUKA Aiko 手塚愛子 ‘Pulling Out Warp Threads’ 2007 + ‘Picture of Layers – Sewing Together’ 2008, Multicolor weaving, Production support: Kawashima Selcon (right)
TEZUKA Aiko 手塚愛子
TEZUKA Aiko 手塚愛子 ‘Picture of Layers – Sewing Together’ 2008, Multicolor weaving, Production support: Kawashima Selcon, detail

see also ご参考:
感激的な「小瀬村真美 関根直子 手塚愛子」展 @ MA2 Gallery
Impressive exhibition “Mami Kosemura / Naoko Sekine / Aiko Tezuka” @ MA2 Gallery
https://art-culture.world/articles/mami-kosemura-naoko-sekine-aiko-tezuka-ma2-gallery/

Works by SEKINE Naoko 関根直子, Mirror Drawing 2017 left wall
Works by SEKINE Naoko 関根直子, ‘Mirror Drawing’, 2017, left wall
SEKINE Naoko 関根直子 Endless Talk 2011, Pencil on watercolor paper (Sirius)
SEKINE Naoko 関根直子 ‘Endless Talk’ 2011, Pencil on watercolor paper (Sirius)
SEKINE Naoko 関根直子 Mirror Drawing 2017, Pencil, color pencil, gouache on panel, detail
SEKINE Naoko 関根直子 ‘Mirror Drawing’ 2017, Pencil, color pencil, gouache on panel, detail

see also ご参考:
感激的な「小瀬村真美 関根直子 手塚愛子」展 @ MA2 Gallery
Impressive exhibition “Mami Kosemura / Naoko Sekine / Aiko Tezuka” @ MA2 Gallery
https://art-culture.world/articles/mami-kosemura-naoko-sekine-aiko-tezuka-ma2-gallery/

MIYAJIMA Tatsuo 宮島達男 Keep Changing, Connect with Everything, Continue Forever 1998 Red Light Emitting Diode (Time DR 1728 pieces), IC, electric wire, plastic, aluminum, panel
MIYAJIMA Tatsuo 宮島達男 ‘Keep Changing, Connect with Everything, Continue Forever’ 1998, Red Light Emitting Diode (Time DR 1728 pieces), IC, electric wire, plastic, aluminum, panel
MIYAJIMA Tatsuo 宮島達男 Keep Changing, Connect with Everything, Continue Forever 1998, exhibition view
MIYAJIMA Tatsuo 宮島達男 ‘Keep Changing, Connect with Everything, Continue Forever’ 1998, exhibition view
SUZUKI Akio 鈴木昭男 MOT version 新作 点 音 (おとだて)oto-date in 東京都現代美術館 2019年
SUZUKI Akio 鈴木昭男 MOT version 新作 「点 音 (おとだて)oto-date in 東京都現代美術館」2019年
SUZUKI Akio 鈴木昭男 アーティスト活動の資料1
SUZUKI Akio 鈴木昭男 アーティスト活動の資料
SUZUKI Akio 鈴木昭男 アーティスト活動の資料2
SUZUKI Akio 鈴木昭男 アーティスト活動の資料
SUZUKI Akio 鈴木昭男 explanation board
SUZUKI Akio 鈴木昭男 MOT explanation board
SUZUKI Akio 鈴木昭男 アーティスト活動の資料3
SUZUKI Akio 鈴木昭男 アーティスト活動の資料
SUZUKI Akio 鈴木昭男 アーティスト活動の資料4
SUZUKI Akio 鈴木昭男 アーティスト活動の資料
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SUZUKI Akio 鈴木昭男 アーティスト活動の資料
SUZUKI Akio 鈴木昭男 アーティスト活動の資料6
SUZUKI Akio 鈴木昭男 アーティスト活動の資料
SUZUKI Akio 鈴木昭男 アーティスト活動の資料7
SUZUKI Akio 鈴木昭男 アーティスト活動の資料
Curator NISHIKAWA Mihoko 西川美穂子, center
Curator NISHIKAWA Mihoko 西川美穂子, center

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