Date:<\/strong> July 1, 2023 (Saturday) \u2013 September 3, 2023 (Sunday)
Location: <\/strong>YOKOSUKA MUSEUM OF ART
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Overview of Ryoji Arai \u201cnew born\u201d Exhibition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The “new born” exhibition at the Yokosuka Museum of Art introduces Ryoji Arai’s creative activities through new installations and cherished pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to paintings, picture book illustrations, and illustrations, the exhibition presents Arai’s creative journey through new three-dimensional installations and a collection of beloved items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This unique exhibition traces the trajectory of Ryoji Arai’s career, transforming the fear and uncertainty of venturing into unknown worlds into the joy of exploring new realms of creation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Arai has wandered through many lands, but his journey is far from over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This summer, immerse yourself in the world of the eternally “newborn” artist, Ryoji Arai, at the “new born” exhibition at the Yokosuka Museum of Art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
About the Artist: Ryoji Arai<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Born in Yamagata Prefecture in 1956, Ryoji Arai has received high acclaim both domestically and internationally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He has won numerous awards, including the JBBY Award for “Taiyou Organ,” the Sankei Children’s Publishing Culture Award for “Asa ni Natta no de Mado wo Akemasu yo,” and the Japan Picture Book Award for “Kyou wa Sora ni Marui Tsuki.” In 2005, he became the first Japanese to win the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n His activities extend to serving as the art director for the “Michi no Oku no Art Festival Yamagata Biennale” and creating the opening illustration for NHK’s serial TV novel “Jun to Ai.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ryoji Arai Official Site<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ryoji Arai’s picture books and publications overflow with an indescribable charm, characterized by a rhythmic writing style and onomatopoeia that make you want to hum along, warm and vibrant colors, distinctive lines and shapes that seem drawable yet elusive, and a sense of illumination that lights up your heart after reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this exhibition, we introduce the original artwork from over 100 picture books and publications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Enjoy the discoveries unique to original illustrations without text, such as two balloons in blue and red, a person sticking out from a window, and small houses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Back in 2010, Arai began a new activity to transcend himself, known as a picture book artist, by publishing his first collection of works, \u201cmeta\u201d (Foil), which means \u201cto cross over.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not only has he exhibited works in various places, he continues his creative journey beyond places and genres, such as serving as the art director for the \u201cArt Festival Yamagata Biennale\u201d and activities around Tohoku after the earthquake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The exhibition, in addition to new paintings, communicates Arai\u2019s current creative location using the entire exhibition room, reconfiguring three-dimensional objects from \u201cMountain Yona,\u201d which was presented at the \u201cYamagata Biennale 2018,\u201d and mock-ups of objects \u201cMatteru Mon\u201d and \u201cTaiyo wo Suikomu Mon\u201d installed in a park in Oita Prefecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the end of the exhibition, the new three-dimensional installation, “new born,” is unveiled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each child becomes a house, and the small houses scattered throughout the exhibition room each embark on a journey, each containing its own story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you slowly tour the venue, imagine the stories of the children that can be inferred from the form, while observing the materials of the house and the details of the bulbs and sketches.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Unique Charm of Ryoji Arai’s Art in the \u201cnew born\u201d Exhibition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Experience the Intricate Details of Picture Books and Original Illustrations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Venue Composition with New Paintings and Three-Dimensional Works<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Journeying New Installation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nDate<\/strong><\/td> 2023 Sat July 1 \u2013 2023 Sun September 3<\/td><\/tr> Hours<\/strong><\/td> 10:00 AM \u2013 06:00 PM<\/td><\/tr> Closed<\/strong><\/td> Mon. July 3, Mon. August 7<\/td><\/tr> Organizer<\/strong><\/td> YOKOSUKA MUSEUM OF ART \/ The Asahi Shimbun Company<\/td><\/tr> Cooperators<\/strong><\/td> KAISEI-SHA Publishing \/ Sekisui House, Ltd. \/ MIYAMOTO Takenori<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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