Following on from last year, the Hakone Open-Air Museum will be hosting "Hakone Night Museum," an illumination project by Takahashi Kyota that makes use of the outdoor exhibition space and outdoor sculptures, from December 1st to January 6th, 2019.
Takahashi Kyota, "Glow with Night Garden Project in Hakone," 2017
Photo: Mito Murakami
Takahashi Kyota is an artist who explores the possibilities of light by skillfully manipulating lighting and video. His work spans a wide range, from the snow art project "Gift for Frozen Village," held annually since 2011 in Echigo-Tsumari, Niigata, and the interactive light-up "Fruit of Light," to permanent installations at venues such as the Towada Art Center and the Wacoal New Kyoto Building. Light-ups have become established events that brighten up winter nights, and are held in a variety of locations. The Hakone Open-Air Museum distinguishes itself by incorporating outdoor sculptures into its illuminations. Participants can also borrow free paper lanterns to explore the sculpture garden at night. Their movements change color in response to the illuminated sculptures and scenery they encounter, creating a nightscape. It's a magical experience, as if drawing on light in the outdoor exhibition space at night.
A pre-event, "Make Fruits of Light with Kyota!" will be held on October 27th and 28th. Participants are invited to freely draw a smiley face inside the circle drawn by Kyota Takahashi on a fruit bag. The fruit they create will be illuminated with a small LED and displayed at the museum entrance during the main event. While the pre-event is free for visitors, a separate admission fee is required. The first 300 elementary and junior high school students to attend the pre-event will receive a "Come Now" ticket. One person can enter the museum free of charge during the illumination period.
During the event, the illumination venue will be open until 6:00 PM. This year, an admission fee has been set for the illumination, allowing visitors to enjoy the illumination alone.
This year, there will be more illuminated sculptures than last year, and new attractions will be added, such as the "Fruits of Light" created by visitors at a pre-event. Why not experience the night view that is created through the participation of each and every person?
Takahashi Kyota, "Glow with Night Garden Project in Hakone," 2017Photo: Mito Murakami
Takahashi Kyota is an artist who explores the possibilities of light by skillfully manipulating lighting and video. His work spans a wide range, from the snow art project "Gift for Frozen Village," held annually since 2011 in Echigo-Tsumari, Niigata, and the interactive light-up "Fruit of Light," to permanent installations at venues such as the Towada Art Center and the Wacoal New Kyoto Building. Light-ups have become established events that brighten up winter nights, and are held in a variety of locations. The Hakone Open-Air Museum distinguishes itself by incorporating outdoor sculptures into its illuminations. Participants can also borrow free paper lanterns to explore the sculpture garden at night. Their movements change color in response to the illuminated sculptures and scenery they encounter, creating a nightscape. It's a magical experience, as if drawing on light in the outdoor exhibition space at night.
A pre-event, "Make Fruits of Light with Kyota!" will be held on October 27th and 28th. Participants are invited to freely draw a smiley face inside the circle drawn by Kyota Takahashi on a fruit bag. The fruit they create will be illuminated with a small LED and displayed at the museum entrance during the main event. While the pre-event is free for visitors, a separate admission fee is required. The first 300 elementary and junior high school students to attend the pre-event will receive a "Come Now" ticket. One person can enter the museum free of charge during the illumination period.
During the event, the illumination venue will be open until 6:00 PM. This year, an admission fee has been set for the illumination, allowing visitors to enjoy the illumination alone.
This year, there will be more illuminated sculptures than last year, and new attractions will be added, such as the "Fruits of Light" created by visitors at a pre-event. Why not experience the night view that is created through the participation of each and every person?
【Event Information】
Hakone Night Museum
Dates: December 1st - January 6th, 2019
Venue: The Hakone Open-Air Museum Circular Plaza, Main Building Outdoor Exhibition Hall
Address: 1121 Ninohira, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture
Lighting Hours: 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM (The indoor exhibition hall and Ryokukage Plaza close at 5:00 PM. Last admission is at 5:30 PM.)
Lantern Rental Location: The Hakone Open-Air Museum Main Building Gallery, 1st Floor (Rentals are free)
Lantern Rental Hours: 4:45 PM - 5:40 PM
Price: Adults 1,600 yen (1,000 yen), University and High School Students 1,200 yen (700 yen), Middle and Elementary School Students 800 yen (500 yen) *The regular admission fee includes the illumination experience. () indicates the illumination admission fee (reception: 16:45-17:30). There is no discount on the illumination admission fee. Students must present proof of identity. Every Saturday is a family discount day (up to five elementary and junior high school students per guardian are admitted free of charge).
Hakone Night Museum
Dates: December 1st - January 6th, 2019
Venue: The Hakone Open-Air Museum Circular Plaza, Main Building Outdoor Exhibition Hall
Address: 1121 Ninohira, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture
Lighting Hours: 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM (The indoor exhibition hall and Ryokukage Plaza close at 5:00 PM. Last admission is at 5:30 PM.)
Lantern Rental Location: The Hakone Open-Air Museum Main Building Gallery, 1st Floor (Rentals are free)
Lantern Rental Hours: 4:45 PM - 5:40 PM
Price: Adults 1,600 yen (1,000 yen), University and High School Students 1,200 yen (700 yen), Middle and Elementary School Students 800 yen (500 yen) *The regular admission fee includes the illumination experience. () indicates the illumination admission fee (reception: 16:45-17:30). There is no discount on the illumination admission fee. Students must present proof of identity. Every Saturday is a family discount day (up to five elementary and junior high school students per guardian are admitted free of charge).
