Introducing this week's hot topic. The hot topic from July 20th to 26th was "Antoni Gaudi."

The "Special Exhibition: Gaudi x Takehiko Inoue - Synchronized Sources of Creativity," a collaboration between Spanish architect Gaudi and manga artist Takehiko Inoue, known for "Slam Dunk" and "Vagabond," is currently being held at the Mori Arts Center Gallery in Roppongi. It's garnering attention as the finale of the "2013-2014 400th Anniversary of Japan-Spain Relations." If you're planning on visiting the exhibition, prepare here for double the fun!

■Gaudi x Takehiko Inoue: A Timeless Special Exhibition Opens at Roppongi Hills

A must-see is the manga drawn by Inoue specifically for the exhibition, depicting turning points in Gaudi's life!

■Details of the Takehiko Inoue x Gaudi Exhibition announced. A Message from Inoue in Spain
Inoue spent a month in Spain creating his work. He used a room in Casa Mila, with a window overlooking the Sagrada Familia, as his studio.
■The video showing the Sagrada Familia's 2026 completion is incredible. Check it out before visiting the Gaudi x Takehiko Inoue exhibition.
Using aerial photography and 3DCG, the building grows like bamboo shoots!
■Inoue Takehiko's "Back Hurts" After Experiencing Traditional Culture. He took on the challenge of creating a "Giant Washi" that surpasses the Guinness World Record.
He also traveled to Echizen, Fukui Prefecture, to create a giant washi paper piece measuring 3.3 meters high and 10.7 meters wide, the climax of the exhibition.
■June 25th is Antoni Gaudi's birthday.
If you're curious about who Gaudi was, check this out.


【Event Information】
Special Exhibition Gaudi x Inoue Takehiko - Synchronized Sources of Creativity-
Venue: Mori Arts Center Gallery
Address: Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Dates: July 12th to September 7th
Time: 10:00 to 20:00
Admission: Adults 1,800 yen, Middle and high school students 1,300 yen, Elementary school students 800 yen