How are you all spending your summer vacation? While swimming and camping are great, we also recommend relaxing indoors and enjoying art. The exhibition we're introducing today features well-known works and interactive art, so it's sure to be enjoyed by people of all ages!
■Matsuya Ginza's Winnie-the-Pooh Exhibition Begins. 400 items on display, including never-before-seen treasures from Disney
Venue: Matsuya Ginza, 8th Floor
The exhibition is filled with valuable related materials, including the original book by author Alan Alexander Milne, the teddy bear that inspired Winnie-the-Pooh, cels from the animated film, and model sheets. One highlight is a stuffed toy that recreates a scene from the film "Winnie-the-Pooh and the Honey Bee." It's adorable to see Winnie-the-Pooh checking his torn bottom in the mirror.
■"Optical Trompe L'oeil II" opens at Bunkamura. Navigator: Yashima Tomohito
Venue: Bunkamura The Museum
A sequel to the 2009 "Optical Trompe L'oeil" exhibition, which was held in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Kobe and attracted an astonishing total of over 750,000 visitors. Yashima, dressed as the director of the "Optical Trompe L'oeil" exhibition, provides an audio guide full of humor and is a must-listen!
■Gaudi x Inoue Takehiko: A special exhibition transcending time and space opens at Roppongi Hills
Venue: Mori Arts Center Gallery
You'll be captivated by the beauty of the shapes and colors of the Sagrada Familia, La Pedrera, Park Güell, and more. All of Inoue's manga and portraits were created specifically for this exhibition. This spectacular exhibition brings together two artists representing Japan and Spain, transcending time, country, and creative genres.
■The Musée d'Orsay is coming to Japan. Masahiro Higashide's "Tear-jerking" exhibit
Venue: Special Exhibition Gallery 2E, National Art Center, Tokyo
French paintings, which continue to captivate art fans worldwide, have arrived at the National Art Center, Tokyo. A lineup of well-known masterpieces, including Manet's "Boy with a Flute" and Cabanel's "The Birth of Venus," is on display. One of the most eye-catching works is Monet's "Luncheon on the Grass," which has a rather amusing story behind it. Come see for yourself to find out!
■The start of a hardcore contemporary art exhibition. Exhibits include Bacon, Warhol, and Quinn
Venue: The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
A huge, impactful work featuring Kate Moss greets you at the entrance. Many of the works are well-known in Japan, including Warhol, Lichtenstein, Hockney, Quinn, and Gursky, making this an ideal exhibition for art novices!
■A Photo Guide to the Yokohama Triennale: A Quest for Oblivion
Venue: Yokohama Museum of Art, Shinko Pier
At first glance, these surreal works will leave you wondering, "What is this...?" Listen to the audio guide recorded by Morimura himself and immerse yourself in the profound world of art. The "Yokohama Paratriennale 2014" is also currently being held.
■Shin-Enoshima Aquarium to hold "Night Aquarium" projecting the deep sea in 3D
Venue: Shin-Enoshima Aquarium
The final event is the "Night Aquarium," which will be held after 5pm. 3D projection mapping with a deep sea theme will create a fantastical moment. Cocktails reminiscent of the sea will also be served, making it an event that can be enjoyed by both children and adults.
