Art Exhibition of Pokemon and Japanese Crafts to be Held in Tokyo
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An art exhibition featuring Pokemon and Japanese crafts, POKEMON X KOGEI Playful Encounters of Pokemon and Japanese Craft (ポケモン×工芸展―美とわざの大発見―), has been held in cities across Japan. The unique exhibition explores the chemical reactions that combine Pokemon and crafts, featuring approx 70 works by 20 craft artists, from a Living National Treasure to youngsters, using a wide variety of materials and techniques from crafts.
The exhibition was first held at the National Crafts Museum in Kanazawa City in March 2023, then has toured JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles in the US and various locations in Japan including Sagawa Art Museum in Shiga Prefecture and MOA Museum of Art in Shizuoka Prefecture, and it will finally be coming to Tokyo from November 2024.
The Tokyo exhibition will be held at Azabudai Hills Gallery on a bigger scale featuring about 80 works on display including additional exhibits. To commemorate the exhibition, talk events and workshops will be also held during the exhibition period as well as a collaborative cafe. A wide variety of original exhibition merchandise will be also available, including Kimono Pikachu, apparel items and tableware.
The exhibition will be divided into three parts. First, you will see a group of works that recreate the “forms” of Pokemon from unexpected materials with the techniques of craftsmanship, such as metal, earth and wood. You can enjoy the realistic appearance of Pokemon created by each artist, such as “Venusaur” with a focus on the texture of the skin, “Gyarados” with a sense of liveliness, and “Flareon” with its fur and energy full of spirit.
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The next group focuses on works that express the “story” of Pokemon. There are crafts scattered with elements of the story of Pokemon, such as raising, evolving, and trading, including “Island to Island” Ryukyu Bingata kimono, “Poke Ball Box” and “Pikachu’s Adventures in a Forest” installation.
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The last group of works incorporates the appearance of Pokemon into crafts necessary for “daily life.” As crafts improve and beautify various aspects of our lives, giving them vitality, Pokemon takes on the values of their function and decoration here, including tableware, kimono and accessories to enrich our sensibilities for cherishing the everyday.
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During the exhibition, a limited-time collaborative cafe “Pokemon x Craft Exhibition Cafe” will be open at the Azabudai Hills Gallery Cafe. The cafe offers an exclusive menu with food and drinks inspired by the artworks of the exhibition. The different items will be served in the first and second period (1 Nov to 25 Dec 2024/26 Dec 2024 to 2 Feb 2025). An original luncheon matt with all the artworks of the exhibition printed will be also available while stocks last.
Besides, there will be a variety of contents available such as a traditional tea ceremony experience with professional tutors, a talk event of craft artists, and a greeting of Pikachu wearing Kimono.
TM, ®, and character names are trademarks of Nintendo.
The POKEMON X KOGEI Playful Encounters of Pokemon and Japanese Craft exhibition will be held in Azabudai Hills Gallery, Tokyo from 1 November 2024 to 2 February 2025. In addition to regular admission tickets, special tickets and discounted advance tickets will be available on the official ticket page. After Tokyo, the exhibition is scheduled to tour more cities in Japan, including Nagoya, Aomori and Nagasaki.
This exhibition is highly recommended for both Pokemon fans and those who are interested in Japanese craft arts. Stay tuned for further updates about the exhibition in Tokyo venue, including details on the additional works and collaboration cafe!
POKEMON X KOGEI Playful Encounters of Pokemon and Japanese Craft (ポケモン×工芸展―美とわざの大発見―)
Location: Azabudai Hills Gallery (Tokyo venue)
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xKM8vyV1J2ciNyT98
Date: 1 November 2024 to 2 February 2025 (closed on 31 December 2024)
Hours: 10:00–19:00 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs, Sun), 10:00–20:00 (Fri, Sat and Day before a holiday)
Ticket info: https://www.azabudai-hills.com/azabudaihillsgallery/sp/kogei-pokemon-ex/#ticket
Official Website: https://kogei.pokemon.co.jp/en/
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