A giant KAWS figure appears, one of Tokyo's largest cinemas opens in Ikebukuro, a new exhibition at 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT, and more... What to do this weekend? [Interesting Topics]

Jul 19, 2019
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KAWS' largest-ever artwork has appeared at the foot of Mt. Fuji, one of Tokyo's largest cinema complexes has opened in Ikebukuro, the "Insects −Design Models−" exhibition featuring insect-inspired works will be held at 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT, etc... We've picked out the best weekend outings for you!



◆KAWS's 40-meter-tall giant figure is finally coming to Japan! An exhibition event will be held at a campsite at the foot of Mt. Fuji (until July 24th)

A giant figure of KAWS' popular character, "COMPANION," has appeared at the foot of Mt. Fuji, a symbol of Japan's natural beauty!

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◆Grand Cinema Sunshine, the cinema complex with Japan's largest screen, opens in Ikebukuro! 

Grand Cinema Sunshine, one of the largest cinema complexes in Tokyo with 12 screens and 2,443 seats, has opened in Ikebukuro.




◆Louis Vuitton women's pop-up opens at GINZA SIX (until August 4th)

This season's iconic bags and wallets feature a fusion of Louis Vuitton's iconic "Monogram" and "Damier" designs.




"Insect Exhibition −Design Models−," directed by Taku Sato, to be held at Roppongi 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT (until November 4th)

With graphic designer Taku Satoh as exhibition director and anatomist Takeshi Yoro as planning supervisor, the exhibition will feature a variety of works inspired by insects.

Miku Mizue "inside the cocoon"


The original illustrations of "Swimmy" come to Japan for the first time! "Everyone's Leo Lionni Exhibition" to be held, showcasing approximately 200 pieces of picture book art and more (until 9/29)

The turbulent life of picture book author Leo Lionni, who traveled constantly between Europe and America, is introduced through the display of approximately 200 of his works.

"Matthew's Dream" 1991 Pencil, watercolor, collage on paper 51x63.6cm Matthew's Dream ⓒ1991 by Leo Lionni / Knopf Works by Leo Lionni, On Loan By The Lionni Family


A specialty store serving "Chè," a new type of shaved ice from Vietnam, has opened in Gakugei University





編集部
  • KAWS' 40-meter-tall giant figure finally arrives in Japan! Exhibition event held at a campsite at the foot of Mount Fuji
  • Grand Cinema Sunshine, the cinema complex with the largest screen in Japan, opens in Ikebukuro!
  • Louis Vuitton women's pop-up opens at GINZA SIX
  • "Insects Exhibition - Models of Design" directed by Taku Satoh to be held at Roppongi 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT
  • The original illustrations of "Swimmy" will be coming to Japan for the first time! "Leo Lionni for Everyone" exhibition will be held, showcasing around 200 pieces, including picture book works
  • A new Vietnamese shaved ice specialty store, "Che," opens in Gakugei University
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