Strange Fruits" LEE Wen, 2003
Roppongi, TokyoThe National Art Center, TokyoandMori Art MuseumThe "TheSunshower: Contemporary Art from Southeast Asia, 1980s to PresentI am very happy to see you here. Have you been to this exhibition that has been talked about by many people?
This year marks exactly 50 years since the establishment of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations). This exhibition was realized at the initiative of the directors of the two museums and with the support of the Japan Foundation to introduce the development of contemporary art in Southeast Asia since the 1980s.
《Golden Ghosts ( Why Am I Not Where You Are )》 Thracy Kusongwong, 2017
Installation view: "Sunshower: Contemporary Art from Southeast Asia, 1980s to Present," The National Art Center, Tokyo, 2017
Photo by Norihiro Ueno, courtesy of The National Art Center, Tokyo
The Possibility of Words and Movement, Johnphet Kuswidanant, 2013.
Installation view: "Sunshower: Contemporary Art from Southeast Asia, 1980s to Present," Mori Art Museum, 2017
Photo by Keizo Kioku, courtesy of Mori Art Museum, Tokyo
After two and a half years of field research by both museums and 14 local curators, 86 artists from 10 ASEAN countries were selected to exhibit a total of approximately 190 works at the two museums. This was the largest-ever exhibition of its kind, including the number of artists and the number of works.
The currents and changes of the times in Southeast Asia are summarized in "nine sections" in each of the spaces in both venues. Visitors can enjoy learning about recent history, which is not taught in schools, through art.
《Village Art School》 Ai Koh/New Zero, 2015-.
With the exception of a few pieces, most of the exhibited works can be photographed. If you take pictures in front of large installations and other dynamic works, you will surely be able to capture them on Instagram.
《Sunshower》 Apichatpong Weerasethakul + Chai Siri, 2017
Installation view: "Sunshower: Contemporary Art from Southeast Asia, 1980s to Present," Mori Art Museum, 2017
Photo by Keizo Kioku, courtesy of Mori Art Museum, Tokyo
A Tale of Two Houses, Nawin Rawanchaikul, 2015
Installation view: "Sunshower: Contemporary Art from Southeast Asia, 1980s to Present," The National Art Center, Tokyo, 2015-.
Photo by Norihiro Ueno, courtesy of The National Art Center, Tokyo
The sky is about to get stormy, Felix Bacolol, 2009/2017
Installation view: "Sunshower: Contemporary Art from Southeast Asia, 1980s to Present," Mori Art Museum, 2017
Photo by Keizo Kioku, courtesy of Mori Art Museum, Tokyo
The Roppongi area has become a major center for art in Tokyo. Since you can walk between the two venues, you can experience art at your own pace while shopping or having a cup of tea. The price for the two venues is also quite reasonable at 1,800 yen for the general public. It is a cool way to enjoy the festival-like atmosphere. Now is just the time for summer vacation, so we recommend visiting with your family.
In addition, events such as gallery talks and lectures by architects and other intellectuals are scheduled to be held. Full details arethis way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)Please check with the
The exhibition will run until Monday, October 23. Come and feel the powerful breath and dynamism of Southeast Asia through art.
Text_Rei Kawahara
Sunshower: Contemporary Art from Southeast Asia
Dates: Wednesday, July 5 - Monday, October 23, 2017
Venue: The National Art Center, Tokyo, Special Exhibition Room 2E, Mori Art Museum
Organizers: The National Art Center, Tokyo; Mori Art Museum; The Japan Foundation Asia Center
sunshower2017.com
The National Art Center, Tokyo
Address: 7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Hours: 10:00-18:00 (open until 21:00 every Friday and Saturday)
*In conjunction with "Roppongi Art Night 2017," until 22:00 on both 9/30 (Sat.) and 10/1 (Sun.)
*Admission until 30 minutes before closing.
Closed: Every Tuesday
Access: Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, Nogizaka Station, Aoyama Reien direction ticket gate 6, exit (, directly connected to the museum )
Toei Subway Oedo Line Roppongi Station, Exit 7, approx. 4 min. walk Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Roppongi Station, Exit 4a, approx. 5 min. walk
*There is no parking at the National Art Center, Tokyo.
www.nact.jp/
Mori Art Museum
Address: 53F Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Hours: 10:00~22:00 (open until 17:00 on Tuesdays)
*In conjunction with "Roppongi Art Night 2017", until 6:00 the next morning on Saturday, 9/30
Admission until 30 minutes before closing time.
Closed: Open daily during the exhibition period
0 minute walk from Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Roppongi Station Exit 1C (directly connected by concourse)
Toei Subway Oedo Line Roppongi Station 4 min. walk from Exit 3
www.mori.art.museum
