POCORART Exhibition

December 10, 2010 / Upcoming

POCOART is an initiative to open access to the arts for all and to celebrate the creative acitivity of people of all abilities. From 28th January - 10th February 2011 3331 will be hosting a special exhibition of works by artists and creative individuals with disabilities. This is an open call exhibition accepting submissions from all over the country, and aims to provide a unique opportunity to encounter the diverse expressions of creatives from all regions of Japan.

"Why Do People Draw Pictures?" Katsuhiko Hibino

September 5, 2010 / Upcoming

The prolific artist, Katsuhiko Hibino, is always on the move, never resting in one spot for long, he incessantly travels from one place to another and absorbs the unique character of each region. Not only has he been travelling throughout Japan to realize a wide range of collaborative community workshops and projects, but his artistic engagement and spirit of inquiry has led him all over the globe. The notion of travel features heavily in his works, which always engage a form of journey, encountering different places and different people and returning this to the self, as demonstrated in the Home and Away System, presented at the 21st Century Art Museum, Kanazawa. Last year he also undertook a major project as part of the celebrations to mark the 150th year of the opening of Yokohama port, under the title "FUNE project" in which local people joined in collaboration to create 150 model boats based upon historical ships which had entered the port during its history. The port itself being an appropriate image which may lie behind many of Hibino's works, a place of import and export, a place of exchange.

The importance of cultural transactions is central to Hibino's activities, and is highlighted poignantly in the "Asatte Asagao Project", initiated in 2003 as part of the Eichigo-Tsumari Triennial. A pinnacle of his engagement with local communities and his attempt to reveal the special qualities of the local area, "Asatte Asagao Project" creates a new system of communication between distant places through the simple exchange of morning glory seeds. Local communities join together in the nurturing of morning glory plants, their care and attention leading to the blooming of richly coloured flowers. Then their seeds are harvested, and these treasures filled with the character of the local community are then passed on to a different region, a different community to nurture and attend to, the next blossoming carrying with it the message from another land. This project has gone on to develop over a 7 year period to engage people in regions all over Japan and to create a unique connection between all participants. 3331 Arts Chiyoda is also proud to be a participant in this project, the fruit of which can be seen trailing up towards the rooftop from the front entrance wood deck.

The journey always brings new encounters, which Hibino has pursued with rigour, whether it be art and the city, art and soccer, Hibino attempts to bring different worlds together and to realize that they were not necessarily separate from the start. Projects such as "MATCHFLAG" and "Hibino Cup" show the creative possibilities of sports and everyday activities around us.

This exhibition will provide an overview of the journey Hibino has taken over his 30 year career. The exhibition will present a wide range of Hibino's unique projects from his famous cardboard works dating from his student years, to his very latest works, which will create the main feature of the show, a large series of drawings which Hibino has produced during his travels to far off places around the world. As Hibino travels from place to place he finds that his hands can also not stay still and has the constant urge to draw the new experiences, the environments that he encounters. Where does this urge spring from? Is it something innate within human beings? "Why do people draw pictures? ", puts this question to the audience and asks them to tread their own journey in pursuit of the answer. From simple sketches to huge billboard size paintings the exhibition will present, what is perhaps our inherent desire, to take a line for a walk.

Dates: 30th October(Saturday)-13th December(Monday) 2010 Closed on: Tuesdays (Where Tuesday is a National Holiday the gallery will open and will close on the following Wednesday instead)
Venue: 1F Gallery Space
Admission: 500yen, High School/University Studen...ts 300yen, free for children of Junior High School age or younger.
Admission is free of charge for those with disabilities and 1 attendant.
Organizers: 3331 Arts Chiyoda

Next month Katsuhiko Hibino "Why do people draw pictures?"

September 3, 2010 / Upcoming

Dates: 30th October(Saturday)-13th December(Monday) 2010 Closed on: Tuesdays (Where Tuesday is a National Holiday the gallery will open and will close on the following Wednesday instead)
Venue: 1F Gallery Space
Admission: 500yen, High School/University Studen...ts 300yen, free for children of Junior High School age or younger.
Admission is free of charge for those with disabilities and 1 attendant.
Organizers: 3331 Arts Chiyoda

3331 Arts Chiyoda is proud to present the solo exhibition of Katsuhiko Hibino, who is a specially commissioned artist of the art centre. As part of the pre-open celebrations of 3331 in March he presented a series of his sketches created during his travels "What happens when moving from H to A". In addition to this the workshop "MATCH FLAG PROJECT in 3331", proposed a new relation between football and art. Furthermore Hibino has instigated his "Asatte Asagao Project" at 3331, the morning glory plants of which can be seen growing from the wood deck up to the rooftop and continue to blossom each day.
This will be his first such exhibition in Tokyo in 8 years and will present a range of work from over 30 years of his creative career, as well as recent sketches created during his travels in South Africa and Laos. During the exhibition a whole range of events including live painting, "Hibino Cup" (a competition of mini soccer with goal posts made from cardboard and uniform made from your old t-shirts) and guest talk shows are also being planned.

We welcome you to join this exhibition and engage in Hibino's questioning of "Why do people draw pictures?".

Katsuhiko Hibino
Born in Gifu city. During the 1980's he pursued an inter-disciplinary approach to the arts in a style which reflected the era. In addition to creating physical works he also engaged in performance, using his body as a medium of expression and examining the possibilities of the self. He went on to represent Japan in major arts events including the 1986 Sydney Biennial and 1995 Venice Biennale.
Highly acclaimed solo exhibitions include "HIBINO EXPO" at Art Tower Mito, 2005, "Home→and←Away Format" at the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, 2007 and Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto "HIGO BY_ HIBINO". The 2008 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa "Home→and←Away Format" meets NODA[But-a-I] and the 2009 [But-a-I] at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space constructed performative spaces, experimentally traversing between the gallery, the theatre and the local area. In the 2009 "Grand Exposition for Yokohama's 150th Year" he supervised the "Yokohama FUNE project" and in conjunction with the 2010 World Cup he sent "MATCH FLAG's", created by the collaboration of various participants, to South Africa and created a unique movement in the stadium. Furthermore as part of Setouchi International Art Festival Hibino has been realizing a long term project examining the seabed.

Hibino's well known "Asatte Asagao Project" is a project which has now been running for 8 years now and has energetically spread throughout the country, with participants from different regions around Japan joining in a collaborative work which also points towards the important function of art in society.
Hibino is also currently professor at Tokyo University of the Arts.
http://www.hibino.cc/

A Message from Katsuhiko Hibino
You can see on the wood deck of 3331 the morning glory plants in full health, climbing towards the rooftop. This is part of the Asatte Asagao Project which has developed throughout the country and has now been initiated at 3331 arts chiyoda as well. The seeds of the morning glory plants will come to fruition in Autumn, and at this time I will hold my solo exhibition here. It has been 8 years since I have held a solo exhibition in Tokyo. In this exhibition I am also planning to present some of my earliest works including the card board series from the 1980's. I am also hoping to present the series of drawings I have been making during my travels.
When I think about what motivates me to draw a picture, while travelling sometimes I think I shall probably never visit this place again, and I feel the urge to save this memory, outputting it from my body through drawing, it is a kind of impatience that I feel. Even if I go to a very remote place I now always carry my drawing materials with me. In this exhibition I will present the pictures I have drawn on my travels, including works I plan to draw during my trip across Laos and South East Asia in September. Also recently I have thought about the large scale live painting of the past and now I want to try that too.
With all of this planned as well as talk shows, "Hibino Cup" and many different events I hope you will look forward to the exhibition with anticipation.

pacman - 80s to 10s Game & Culture

September 3, 2010 / Upcoming

Pacman is coming to 3331!
Dates: 2nd October (Saturday)-11th October(Monday/National Holiday)
Times:12:00-19:00 (open until 20:00 on Fridays and Saturdays)
Venue: 3331 Arts Chiyoda 1F Gallery
The video game of the 80's "Pacman" is this year 30 years old. Released in 1980, Pacman was not only a game but also gave birth to a culture, design and art expression which have been highly appraised and even today continue to appeal to people of all generations. In this exhibition in addition to the game software, workshops, talk events and exhibits of young artists' work will be presented, throwing a light upon the many faces of pacman.

Elisabeth Smolarz & Lucie Kim : Artists in Residence

August 27, 2010 / Upcoming

As of 5th September two artists hailing from America, Elisabeth Smolarz and Lucie Kim will be joining the 3331 Artist & Curator Residence Program.　Both artists pursue a highly participatory and socially engaged practice which questions the structures and social norms of society. Elisabeth Smolarz has been involved in a long term project "The One Hundred Dollar Project" which is being carried out in all the G8+5 member countries, questioning what people will do for one hundred dollars for 1 hour of work. This project will be realized as a video installation, and Japan will be her 10th installment. Smolarz plans to collaborate with local people in the realization of this project. What will you do for $100?

Lucie Kim is also undertaking a project which involves the participation of local residents. In "Wake Up/Make Up" Kim is calling for Tokyo's female population to reveal their "true" selves, asking them to have their photo taken immediately after waking up, and then again when they have dressed and made their face up. Full details are below:

Looking for Participants:
WAKE UP/ MAKE UP
I am looking for women who will allow me to photograph them right when they wake up
and once they put make up on. You do not need to wear a lot make up. The project just
shows the difference between the private and public image.

About the Project:
In 2003 I have started the Wake Up/ Make Up Project. Each morning I take a picture of myself immediately after I wake up and once I have put make up on and am ready to leave my apartment.
The project stems from the realization that women only show their unadorned self to a
selected group of people. For most women it is only the close family that sees them without make up. The project grew to include other women. The ongoing photography project highlights the difference of the public image and the private one.
Contact:
Lucie Kim - projects@myorangebox.com

Elisabeth Smolarz and Lucie Kim will be in residence between 5th-24th September.

Be part of the Grand Open!

June 17, 2010 / Upcoming

Be part of the Grand Open!
3331 presents Tokyo : Part 2

3331 is holding the second stage of the exhibition celebrating its grand opening from 7th-29th August. In "Part 2" further organizations resident at 3331 will present their own select works reflecting their wide social engagement which includes promoting artists with disabilities, supporting the creativity of highschool students and researching the role of art in society. In addition to their exhibitions there will also be a dedicated space for other organizations and creative practitioners to present their activities, whether in the form of exhibition, information display or participatory event.

As part of this program 3331 is particualrly keen to highlight the rich diversity of Tokyo's population and highlight the significant contribution made by the city's international community to this creative environment. Celebrating Tokyo's multitude of cultures 3331 is calling for groups and individuals who are similarly engaged in creative and social action including not only art & design but also the environment, health, education, community, human rights, international exchange and more. If you are interested to participate in this exhibition please refer to the guidelines below.

Booth: Participants are able to hire booths in the exhibition hall for the presentation of their activities each booth is 4m x 2.4m at the cost of 35000yen for 6 days (24th-29th August). A space for workshops, discussions and events is also availiable.

Deadline for application: 3rd July
How to Submit: Please send the following details to info@en.3331.jp
Name of Organization:
Name of Representative:
Address:
Telephone Number:
Email Address:
Documentation of organization/individual activities + plan of materials to be presented in the exhibition

Grand Opening 26th June!!

June 17, 2010 / Upcoming

Just over a week to go to the Grand Opening of 3331 and we are full speed ahead with preparations not only for the special exhibition celebrating this occasion "3331 Presents Tokyo : Part 1" but also with putting the finishing touches to a whole host of new facilities about to open in this interdisciplinary arts centre.

3331 opened its doors in March of this year and already in a short space of time has become the active hub it aspires to. Already it has presented two major exhibitions "Look if you like but you will have to leap" and "Total Affirmation : OK. Perfect. Yes - Kosei Sasaki". It has held an international symposium for Asian Alternative Art Spaces, including participants from Singapore, Taiwan, China and Korea, as well as realizing two artist in residence programs with Taiwanese and Japanese artists. 3331 has also held numerous talk events, workshops, performance and live music events which engage all sections of the arts and local community. All of this in tandem with the multiple activities of the 30 creative organizations based at 3331. But this is only the first step.

The 26th June marks the next phase in 3331's vision. With the full opening of the centre's complete range of spaces and facilities 3331 takes the next leap in creating a brand new culture to encompass Tokyo, Japan and its wider international network.

Here is an overview of 3331's facilities and projects.

"3331 Presents Tokyo" 26th June-25th July 2010
An ambitious exhibition which aims to provide a unique insight into the phenomenon which is Tokyo, from the perspective of 3331 and its resident practitioners. With works specially selected by fine art and design organizations based at 3331 the eclectic exhibition will reflect the diversity of both 3331 and Tokyo itself and point towards the new culture which 3331 gives rise to.

Kaeru Station
A 3331 5 year commission project by the artist Hiroshi Fuji, Kaeru Station is a special point of exchange for children creating a new form of communication through the trading of old unwanted toys for "kaekko points" which can be exchanged for toys you do want. This toy paradise will be permanently hosted in the 3331 foyer space and will not only be a space to exchange toys but will also be an active space of participation, facilitating various workshops for both children and adults alike.

Asatte Asagao Project
Part of a 5 year 3331 commissioned project led by artist Katsuhiko Hibino Asatte Asagao Project involves the cultivation of morning glory flowers and the harvesting of their seeds which are then exchanged with other communities throughout Japan. The seeds have already been planted by local neighbourhood groups and the seedlings bedded with ropes leading from 3331's entrance all the way to the rooftop, so we shall have a very green façade in the near future! The seeds of the morning glory are very sensitive to the environment in which they are produced and the colour of the flowers depend change with these conditions, as seeds are harvested, exchanged and re-sowed between different areas they absorb each locality and reveal it afresh in another place.

Arts Field Tokyo - Arts Schooling Program
3331 is gearing up its plans for the launch of its schooling program scheduled to begin in September 2010. Defined by its open approach to the arts and learning this program will offer a new model of practical interdisciplinary arts engagement.

Residence Program
3331 provides an open residence program for artists, curators and creative practitioners with accommodation, studio, gallery and the assistance of a dedicated coordinator. Welcoming creative practitioners from all over the world the residence program provides a great opportunity to research, produce and exhibition in the centre of Tokyo.

POCORART
POCORART is stands for Place of Core + Relation Art - creating a place from which to create art based upon interaction and sharing of our inner strengths. It brings together both the able bodied and people with disabilities in an exchange of experiences and perspectives which contribute to each individuals learning and personal development.

Insideout/Tokyo Project
Challenging Japan's Tokyo-centrism by connecting the capital with the countries many regions, nurturing a new form of support network between art projects throughout the provinces which will lead to the realization of new initiatives and collaborations. Insideout/Tokyo Project will also be creating its own archive of the extensive practices of independent arts initiatives throughout the Japan.

ZERODATE
Connecting the city of Odate and the surrounding area in Akita prefecture with Tokyo, ZERODATE instigates new forms of creative exchange between different communities. This is an art project formed spontaneously by artists and local residents from Akita in order to rediscover the appeal of the local area and build its cultural and community strength. Through engaging in creative activity, which overcomes generation and genre, it aims to share the imagination of "Odate".

Exhibition Hall
This vast white space is host to a range of high quality exhibitions organized by 3331 and its associates, reflecting the interdisciplinary and open approach to creative practice. It is also available to proposals from outside organizations.

Community Space
The expansive foyer space of 3331 is named the "community space", an open multi-purpose space where many people can gather together, frequently used for talk events, live performances and workshops.

3331 Shop
With original 3331 goods, art & design products and a variety of related publications, the 3331 shop is the place to grab the latest imaginative and inspiring merchandise.

Archive
3331 is committed to developing a creative network not only in Japan but also throughout Asia. As part of its contribution to such a vision 3331 is developing a unique archive of alternative arts practices throughout Asia. Including video interviews, catalogues and documentation materials, this archive will gather rare documents from all over the continent and provide a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners and the general public alike.

Tenant Organizations
The strength of 3331 is not dependent upon just one organization but draws its creative power from over 30 creative organizations and practitioners resident within the centre itself. The basement and second and third floors are full of dedicated spaces to these tenants ranging from cutting edge design and fine art galleries to socially engaged groups supporting all cross sections of society. Each organization has their own regular program of events which create a bustling environment with a unique energy.

Rensei Park
Rensei Park is managed by Chiyoda Ward, but is right at the entrance of 3331, making it the perfect place to relax and hang out.

Café "foodlab"
'foodlab' is a dedicated café providing great food and drink for all visitors to 3331. In addition the kitchen will also be opened to various food experts and will provide a session space for those interested in cuisine, while distributing new information about food to the public. The space will also function as a gallery and as of 26th June the Australia based artist Chaco Kato will present her "Slow Art" works here.

Lounge
After seeing all the art and creative activities going on at 3331 you might need to take a little time to rest and digest all that you have taken in, the lounge is the perfect place to do this. With comfortable seating and information resources at your finger tips you can spend some time to take it easy and soak up the creative energy of 3331.

Rooftop Allotments
An art centre with a green roof! As part of its range of facilities which bring creativity and everyday life together 3331 is providing garden allotments on its rooftop for locals to grow their own vegetables and plants. Guaranteed of plenty of sun and with the added energy of 3331 the plants grown here are sure to do well.

Sports Hall
Not only suitable for all kinds of sports activities, the sports hall can be used for concerts, conferences and short-term exhibitions and much more.

Workshop Space
A space available for the facilitation of various workshops and participatory events - also available for hire.

Studio Space
An atelier space which may be used temporarily by artists and creative producers for the creation of their work.

Grand Opening

May 19, 2010 / Upcoming

3331 Arts Chiyoda : GRAND OPENING

In addition to its gallery and office spaces opened in March, 3331 Arts Chiyoda will be launching its full range of facilities including a café, lounge and rooftop allotments as of 26th June 2010. Set in the corner of Akihabara, on the renovated site of the former Rensei Junior High School, this unique hub sets out to nurture a new approach to the arts while connecting different communities and cultures, providing a network between Tokyo, Japan's regions and East Asia, in the promotion of a vision which will continue to expand.

In celebration of its grand opening the exhibition "3331 Presents TOKYO: Part 1" will also be launched at this time. On 26th June 3331 will be holding its grand opening ceremony and party, along with a private view of the "3331 Presents TOKYO: Part 1" exhibition. We warmly welcome you to join us.

Grand Opening Day 26 June (Saturday) 2010
Private View - 10:30-12:00
A private introduction to the "3331 Presents TOKYO: Part 1" exhibition
Opening Ceremony - 11:20-11:50
3331 Arts Chiyoda director Masato Nakamura and members of Chiyoda Ward local government will offer their greetings.
Group Photo - 11:50-12:00
Bringing together 3331 associates, artists and audiences, we welcome you to take our group photo.
Opening Party - 18:00-21:00
Including talk event with introductions from exhibiting artists and tenant organizations.
As of 27th June a whole series of events will begin, running throughout the exhibition period.

With even more new contents 3331 is now
FULLY IN SERVICE!
3331 is open to all to freely enter and explore its facilities.

Tenant Organization Space
In the former classroom spaces of 3331 creative practitioners, NPO's, amongst many different organizations, have established their base. Visitors to 3331 are welcome to drop into the various galleries and offices of these organizations. (Admission fee may be charged depending upon the events of each space).

Café Space
Foodlab is a café space providing food and beverage to visitors in a relaxed environment. In addition the kitchen will be opened to various food experts and provide a session space for those interested in cuisine, while distributing new information about food to the public.

Lounge Space
In this lounge space you can freely access 3331's documentation and archives while taking some time to relax.

Rooftop Allotments
On the rooftop 32 allotment spaces will be provided for local residents to enjoy together.
Online application for rental of these spaces will be open from 26th June.

KAERU station
3331 opens "Kaeru station" a host for the nation wide movement of Kaekko - in which children exchange their old toys with each other and use them in creative activities.

The Day After Tomorrow
The Day After Tomorrow Project is the work of Katsuhiko Hibino and is one of the specially commissioned projects for 3331. As a space of public participation 3331 also hopes that the flowers of morning glories will bloom here in 2010.

Residence Program
A residence program for creative practitioners and curators from all over the world. Providing accommodation, studio and gallery, this program offers support for artists wishing to carry out activity in Tokyo.
Pilot program: Yoshiaki Kaihatsu Residence
Please come and visit throughout the grand open exhibition.
Open Studio Dates: 8 May (Sunday) - 25 June (Friday) 2010
Exhibition Dates: 26 June (Saturday) - 8 August (Sunday) 2010
Opening Hours: 10:00-21:00
Venue: 2F 203

※Throughout May the artist will not be present on a Friday. When the artist is not present you may view the open studio from the outside.
※Throughout the residence the artist will be holding a series of workshops and talk events.

Insideout/Tokyo Project and Asia Archive
From the 47 prefectures of Japan to the many regions of Asia, 3331 is establishing an archive space gathering a whole range of resources documenting the art activities of these various different localities. Furthermore this space will have a multi-purpose function accommodating exhibitions and other events.

Membership Club
As of the grand opening on 26th June 3331 will be launching a membership club. Members will receive various privileges including discounted tickets for 3331 exhibitions.

School
3331's schooling program will offer the opportunity for interdisciplinary practice based learning. The professional course will be lectures and practical work centered around the realization of a series of exhibitions.

Grand Opening Celebration Exhibition
"3331 Presents TOKYO: Part 1"
26 June (Saturday) - 25 July (Sunday) 2010
We wish the new expressions which 3331 gives rise to will, while undergoing daily change, continue to realize a "new culture" of Tokyo through its network of people and communities.
"3331 Presents TOKYO: Part1" portrays the multitude of expressions which Tokyo gives life to as selected by the creative individuals/organizations based at 3331.

• The resolution of the local, which characterizes Tokyo, is in turn the resolution of the global.
  （g³/ gallery Shigeo Goto）


• "Infinite Possibility" is the symbol of Tokyo and it is this which forces us into earnest wandering.
  (Nana Kuromiya)


• 3331 is a place for arts, not art. But what is the nature of this plurality? Where is the intersection of art and design? What does it mean to carry out activity in Tokyo? These questions are all interrelated I feel.
  (ASYL Naoki Sato)


• If I say I come from Japan or if I say I come from Tokyo, there is a very different connotation.
  (Toru Kuwakubo)


• When I think about it I have lived a long time in Tokyo. Liking the city and hating the city -emotions repeated day by day, but maybe really liking the city is like this. (Hideki Inaba)

Part1　26 June (Saturday) - 25 July (Sunday) 2010
From 2-d works to video to installation, this exhibition presents the diverse expressions of diverse artists.
Opening Hours：Sunday-Thursday 12:00-19:00　Friday/Saturday 12:00-20:00
Closed on：Monday　 ※Please note that when national holidays fall on a Monday the exhibition will be open and will close instead on the next Tuesday.
Venue：3331 Arts Chiyoda 1F Gallery
Admission： 800円、Student 500円　
※Those of junior high school age and below may enter free of charge.
※ Admission is free of charge for those with disabilities and 1 attendant.

Opening Party : June 26, 2010, 18:00-21:00
Venue: 1F Community Space 1

Organizer: 3331 Arts Chiyoda
Supported by: TURNER COLOUR WORKS LTD.

Part 2　7 August (Saturday) - 29 August (Sunday) 2010
This exhibition brings together groups promoting a shared borderless horizon, student networks, regional cultural resources, environmental engagement and alternative media, offering a focus upon social action.

Introducing 18 Artists

AKIBATAMABI 21
Yuka Ohtani, Toru Kuwakubo, Ryosuke Hara, Hajime Mizutani
Established by Tama Arts University, the alternative space "AKIBATAMABI 21" presents 4 young artists working in 2D.

Yuka Ohtani
Painting, 2009
Courtesy of I.C.Arts

ASYL
Naoki Sato, Daijiro Ohara
ASYL, led by art director Naoki Sato presents a special typographic work in collaboration with designer, Daijiro Ohara.

Daijiro Ohara
Typography, 2009
Courtesy of the Artist

Tanikado Arts
Sachiyo Tsurumi, Kohei Yamashita, Nana Kuromiya
The contemporary art gallery specializing in the promotion of young artists "Tanikado Arts" presents the works of 3 artists of the same generation who reflect upon the materials of the every day.

Kohei Yamashita "Anseilen(cairn)"
Installation, 2010
Courtesy of Tanikado Arts

g³/ gallery
Norihito Ogata, Taisuke Koyama, Hideki Nakajima, Miyuki Mitsui
Led by creative director Shigeo Goto "g³/ gallery" presents 4 young artists who take "foreign matter", "transmission" and "transformation" as their image.
Norihito Ogata "Extraordinary Machine#5"
Photography print, 2010
Couretsy of G/P gallery

Bambinart Gallery
Yu Kimachi Risa Kohno
"Bambinart Gallery", specializing in the work of young artists, presents unique 2d works which express the both the city's surface layers and its hidden depths.

Risa Kohno
Painting, 2009
Courtesy of the Artist & Bambinart Gallery

+81 Gallery+Lab
Hideki Inaba
+81Gallery+Lab, supporting both domestic and international artists, presents the refinement of Tokyo in the work of Hideki Inaba.

Hideki Inaba "Printer"
Installation, 2010
Courtesy of the Artist

BOCTOK
Gabin Ito
"BOCTOK", led by the multifariously active Gabin Ito, presents the work of Ito himself, using the game latest technology in the proposal of a new form of sports.

Gabin Ito "Zero Gravity Sports"
Installation, 2001
Courtesy of the Artist

commandN
Tomomi Ohzone
Led by 3331 director Masato Nakamura, "command N" presents the communication art of Tomomi Ohzone.

Tomomi Ohzone "Waifu san"
Installation, 2010
Courtesy of the Artist

Takenobu Yanagita Exhibition : Gallery Talk + Live Art Event + Maruworks Lecture

May 15, 2010 / Upcoming

Takenobu Yanagita Exhibition
Gallery Talk + Live Art Event + Maruworks Lecture
16 May 2010
1000円 (includes tea and Maruworks art product )
Venue: Basement B111 Able Art Studio
Artist: Takenobu Yanagita
Admission limited to 40 people

In an associated event of A/A gallery's exhibition of Takenobu Yanagita 's work the artist himself will be holding a gallery talk along with staff members of Maruworks, a support centre based in Fukuoka, who will present about forms of arts management which brings artists and society together.
(presentations will be in Japanese only)

Reservations
Please contact Able Art Japan with your name and contact details
TEL.03-5812-4622
FAX.03-5812-4630
email:　info@ableart.org

Kaihatsu is here! Yoshiaki Kaihatsu Open Studio Program

May 15, 2010 / Upcoming

Welcome Party
16 May 2010
18:00-20:00
Admission: 500円 (includes 1 drink)
Venue: 203

LOW/TEC performance
LOW/TEC is a collaboration between Toshiaki Takayasu (music) and Yoshiaki Kaihatsu (performance) who through various approaches use everyday materials and sound sources to create live performances which centre around enjoying sound. We invite you to come to the open studio space and enjoy this welcome party together with the artists.

Reservations
Please send an email with the following details to info@3331.jp
〈Title〉 開発くんがきた！ ウェルカムパーティー予約 (Kaihatsu is here! Welcome Party Reservation)
〈Main Text〉 1.Name　2.Number of people attending　3.Telephone number

Open plate gathering@3331 Arts Chiyoda

May 15, 2010 / Upcoming

Open plate gathering@3331 Arts Chiyoda
"Green Picnic"
16 May 2010
13:00～till nightfall
1500円 (reservation required)
Venue: 1F Wood Deck

One plate gathering is a community food event which offers the opportunity for many different people to come together and have fun over good food and drink. The theme of this event is the new green of May and the chance to enjoy the food produce of the season in this "Green Picnic". This picnic of sandwich baguettes and participatory "green" events is organized by members of the g³ "Super School" course "Food and Editing".

http://trnk.com/gathering2010/

Reservations
Please send your name, number of people who wish to attend to the below address.
Deadline is 15th May.
Email: ryouri.to.hensyu2010@gmail.com

AKIBATAMABI21 - Pre Open Exhibition - A NEW NORMAL

May 1, 2010 / Upcoming

Date: 8 May (Saturday)- 6 June (Sunday)2010
Opening Hours: 11:00-19:00
Closed: Mondays
Venue: 3331 2F 201/202 Akibatamabi21
Admission: Free of Charge
Organized by: Tama Art University
Supported by: COLORWORKS

Akibatamabi21 is a space run by Tama Art University (also referred to as Tamabi) providing a platform for young artists to present their works. A space in which young artists can come together, share their vision and support each other. Through encounter with other people young artists have the opportunity to break out of one's shell, and undertake an engagement which does not rely on existing systems and authority but allows one to find independence through self-organization and production. Akibatamabi21 is a place of such discipline. This space is entrusted to young artists who pursue such a vision, a space of possibilities, a space which will witness the fruition of such potential.

New Normal can be interpreted as a way of thought which is not restricted by the existing way of thought. In 2005 a group of students at Tama Art University, Hachioji Campus took over the waste disposal area of the painting department and created an alternative art space "YARIBI". This was intended as a space for exchange between different departments and different universities, with an experimental structure and a driving concept of blending many different forms of creative expression. The result was that artists themselves were able to produce an exhibition space with independence and freedom. YARIBI still continues to this day.

This exhibition "A NEW NORMAL" brings together original members of Yaribi, who will take the core element of their artistic production and enact this in the exhibition space, taking on the challenge of Akibatamabi21.

Events
● Opening Party
8 May (Saturday) 17：00−20：00 (free)
Chida Testuya, Poetry reading
TETTA performance "SHoot me!"
※Please bring a camera to join in!

● Symposium - Alternative Art Spaces
29 May (Saturday) 14:00-16:00 (free)
Artists+ Hori Hiroya (producer of Akibatamabi21 - Professor of Tama Art University)

● Workshop
Sanjūsangendō project - make the image of 1000 buddhas!
9, 6, 23, 30 May 13:00-17:00 (fee 500円)
Participants limited to 10 people in each session (reservation required)

KOSEI SASAKI Exhibition

April 11, 2010 / Upcoming

Sasaki Kousei - Total Affirmation : OK.PERFECT.YES.

As the second part of a series of events and exhibitions celebrating the opening of the new arts centre 3331 Arts Chiyoda (launched on 14th March 2010 - Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo) we are pleased to announce an exhibition of work by Kosei Sasaki entitled Total Affirmation : OK.PERFECT.YES.

Kosei Sasaki is an artist who has developed an artistic philosophy through participation in the pioneering avant-garde movement of the 1960s "Jack No Kai" and later pursuing an engagement in counter culture in New York in the 1970's. On returning to Japan in the 1980's he severed his ties with the art world but in recent years has begun to paint again. Currently, in the studio he built himself in Akagisanroku, Gunma, Sasaki can be found vigorously wielding a brush.

This exhibition brings together 50 of Kosei Sasaki's giant abstract paintings to reveal the ideology of the affirmation "Ok. Perfect. Yes" and to bring to the fore an aspect of post-war art history which has until now been difficult to encounter. For Sasaki, who is 82 years old this year, this exhibition is a fresh debut, in which he presents new work for the first time in 40 years. We highly recommend such an opportunity to encounter his works.

Dates: 23rd April - 23rd May 2010
Opening hours: Monday-Wednesday 12:00-19:00 Friday-Sunday (as well as public holidays) 12:00-20:00 (admission until 30 mins before closing)
Closed on: Thursdays (except 29th April)
Venue: 3331 Arts chiyoda 1st Floor Exhibition Space
Admission: 800円　high school/university students 500円　junior high school students and below admission free
Organizer: Sasaki Kousei Comitee, NPO commandN
Co-orgaizer: 3331 Arts Chiyoda
Artist: Kosei Sasaki

Exhibition of Works
In all of his large scale works created since 2000 Sasaki demonstrates a force of colour. 50 of his paintings are exhibited here including some of his latest works.
Here you may experience the wild and daring works produced in Sasaki's new challenge towards painting.

Document Exhibition
Documents from the 1960's Jack No Kai activities and Yomiuri Independent exhibition etc.

Documentary Film
This includes film taken by Sasaki when he moved to New York recording the condition of the streets and the loft where he lived. In addition recordings of Sasaki's recent creative production will also be shown. This documentary film is organized and edited by Kenkichi Hagiwara , a friend of Sasaki's since his time in New York.

Associated Events
□Opening Party
Date: 23rd April 2010 18:00-
19:00- Artist Talk by Kosei Sasaki
□Discussion
Art Critics Yoshie Yoshida and Ren Fukuzumi will join Kosei Sasaki in an exchange which will investigate the concept of total affirmation and its background in the age of the avant garde. As witnesses to the art history of the Showa period the vivid discussions between Sasaki and Yoshida are eagerly anticipated.
Date: 3rd May 2010 (public holiday) 14:00-16:00
Kosei Sasaki x Yoshie Yoshida (art critic) x Ren Fukuzumi (art critic)

Kosei Sasaki Exhibition Catalogue
To accompany the opening of this exhibition a catalogue will be produced documenting in full colour the 50 paintings included in this exhibition along with 16 brand new works. The catalogue will also offer a substantial interview in which Sasaki reflects upon his life, the events and art movements of the era he has lived through, as well as a bibliographic chronology. Further more art critic Yoshie Yoshida will provide a renewed critique of Sasaki's work and activities along with insights by Jack No Kai collaborator and current animation art director Shichiro Kobayashi and the book's editor Ren Fukuzumi . The book will consist of 100 pages.
On Sale from: 3rd May 2010
Anticipated price: 1800円/excluding tax
Published by: 3331 Arts Chiyoda
Editor: Ren Fukuzumi
Editorial Assistant: Emi Sato
Design Direction: Naoki Sato (ASYL)