TOTO Gallery Ma will host the exhibition "TANGE BY TANGE 1949-1959: Tange Kenzo as Seen." The exhibition runs from January 23 to March 28.
This exhibition showcases architectural photographs taken by Kenzo Tange, one of Japan's leading postwar architects. The exhibit primarily features photographs taken in the 1950s, with many previously unpublished images being exhibited for the first time. While the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum are captured on film in their original state, the highlight is the Kagawa Prefectural Government Building, one of Tange's most notable early works. The 10-year construction process is recreated through Tange's photographs.
In addition to his own buildings, Tange also photographed traditional Japanese architecture, such as Katsura Imperial Villa, and works by French architect Le Corbusier. What was Tange's focus on in the building through the viewfinder? This is a rare opportunity to learn about the architect Tange later came to be known as a master. Architect Waro Kishi, who curated the exhibition, commented, "Tange Kenzo is now one of Japan's leading postwar architects, but this exhibition clearly conveys what he was interested in as an architect and how he tried to capture those things with his own eyes. For the first time, I felt like I was close to Tange." Additionally, on March 22, the 10th anniversary of Tange's death, a symposium titled "10 Years After Tange Kenzo's Death: Why Tange Now?" will be held at the Architecture Center Hall. Guest speakers include architects Waro Kishi and Saikaku Toyokawa. The exhibition will explore Tange's life and achievements through three programs: "Tange Kenzo, who ran through the 1950s, a time filled with anxiety and confusion," "What did Tange Kenzo accomplish in the 20th century?" and "Is Tange Kenzo possible in the 21st century?" Prior to this, a book edited and written by Toyokawa Saikaku, "TANGE BY TANGE 1949-1959: Tange Kenzo as seen by Tange Kenzo," is scheduled to be published in January.
【Event Information】
TANGE BY TANGE 1949-1959 Tange Kenzo as Seen by Tange Kenzo
Venue: TOTO Gallery Ma
Address: TOTO Nogizaka Building 3F, 1-24-3 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Dates: January 23rd to March 28th
Time: 11:00 to 18:00
Admission: Free
Closed: Mondays, Sundays, and public holidays (open on March 22nd)
