Mori Arts Museum…

A visit to Tokyo usually involves a visit to the Mori Arts Museum in Roppongi Hills. Apart from having fabulous views across the city (although not on this occasion due to a press event) there is usually something interesting on display.

The exhibition was a retrospective of Shiota Chiharu, who is Japanese but lives in Europe. We had seen her work earlier in the year at the Art Gallery of SA – and I was really pleased to discover it was on during our visit.

Suspended suitcases

…my photos do not to it justice.

Can Luis Vuitton be fun..?

Reading the heading you might think it would only be fun if you had money. When in Tokyo in Ometesando – yes you can have fun. On the top of Louis Vuitton store there is a Gallery space which regularly has interesting interactive art – and good views!

It was our last day in Tokyo and we were searching online for a place to go which would be fun for our friend’s son. When Kym mentioned it…. I had my doubts. To get to the gallery- yes you have to enter the front door – which will be opened for you by men in suits! No need to go through the whole shop.. as soon as you enter turn right and head to the lift to the 7th floor.

What an amazing space – for anyone. Essentially it is a large gallery and had installed blue plastic strips hanging from a platform which was secured to walls & ceiling. Our friends son seemed to love it. We walked through and ran through the strips. Our friend’s son ran around having an fabulous time.

Day 13

Day 13

This seemed to amuse the security people and other people who were there at the same time.

Day 13

We were there for at least 30 minutes … and it was great. If you are going to Tokyo the space is worth visiting – and yes Luis Vuitton can be fun!

Here is the view

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Additional information about the space can be read here http://www.espacelouisvuittontokyo.com/en/

Digital art…

Day 3 - Digital Art

It’s a good motto – especially for the Mori Digital Art Museum. After cycling awhile to Odaiba to get there – it was a fabulous experience and well worth it.

Day 3 - Mori Digital Art Museum

These days your local public library might have a interactive screen which projects images into the ground, which you can change. After visiting this place – I realise they are really are not worth it on a small scale.

Day 3 - Digital Art

You walk around and many of the images move from one gallery (room) to another. It’s a great place for kids… and big kids too.

Day 3 - Digital Art

Day 3 - Digital Art

Day 3 - Digital Art

We also enjoyed cold tea (infused with yuzu and matcha ice cream… from which flowers bloomed digitally each time you moved your bowl – amazing. We had such a good time!

Day 3 - Digital Art

Day 3 - Digital Art

Day 3 - Digital Art

Day 3 - Mori Digital Art Museum

Wall art…

Friday

It’s hard to find what we know as street art which we see down the back lanes in Australia in Tokyo. However this is my favourite art piece in Tokyo. I was pleased to see it was not covered with advertising on this visit!

Things you see… pt 2

Warsaw

You can buy a balloon or have you photo take with the bunch – we decided on neither. Looked good though!

Warsaw, Poland

The tower in Warsaw had a display of items created out of metal.  But we decided not to pay 20ztl to see them – ones in the foyer and at the top were fine!

Warsaw, Poland

Maison Pompidou

You may have seen the modern masterpiece in Paris – the Centre Pompidou. But did you know that a similar masterpiece is in the making in Peterborough, Ontario Canada. H’s cousin, C, has spent much of his recent life restoring a 1940s house. But, this is not just brining it back to original condition. It is art. Where else can you see plumbing work that looks like this.

Red for Hot and Blue for Cold
Maison Pompidou
Each line gets its own shut off valve
Maison Pompidou
If anyone wants similar work, I am sure C is available for consulting. Just drop us a note on the comments page.

C king of the concrete pile
King of the castle

Arts Precinct

We’ve finished riding around Addison County in Vermont. Our arrival in Quebec was greeted with by a storm with limited visibility. Helen had white knuckles to be sure – and she wasn’t driving. Our friends in Montreal are the most “assertive” drivers we have encountered.

We’re currently lost in the underground labyrinth. Found the contemporary art museum, mais c’etait fermé.

Some art outside of the gallery
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Wall art in Boston

There are a couple of well known graffiti art pieces in Boston by Os Gemeos, and by Barry McGee at the latest exhibition at the contemporary art gallery.

Near South Station
Boston

Hotel in Boston
Boston

ICA
Boston

Art experience

Technology has changed how people interact with art. Yesterday we visited the MOMA, which was packed. Apart from wandering around looking at some amazing pieces, famous and not so famous there were so many people taking photos of the art. Added to the experience, the entire gallery has free wifi. Next time you are visiting a gallery – don’t forget to choose your device…. hummm, hang on do they allow this in Adelaide?

I’m taking this photo
Art Gallery - MOMA

…With my phone
Art Gallery - MOMA

What is art
Art Gallery - MOMA