FUJIFILM SQUARE will be holding the FUJIFILM SQUARE Special Exhibition "MJ" - Stage of Michael Jackson - from July 10th to July 30th, 2020.
Michael Jackson was born on August 29th, 1958, to a large family in Gary, Indiana, an industrial city in the western United States. Debuting in 1969 as the youngest lead singer of the five-member brother group "The Jackson 5," Jackson immediately became a superstar, achieving the record of four consecutive number one singles.
Later, as a solo artist, his 1982 album "Thriller" topped the US charts for 37 consecutive weeks and achieved the remarkable feat of winning eight Grammy Awards at the 26th Annual Grammy Awards. As the music industry reached its peak in the 1980s and 1990s, Michael Jackson revolutionized music videos, which had previously been called "promotional videos" and perceived as mere advertising material, by redefining them as "short films" and elevating them to works of art.
His visuals, which beautifully blended with the music, his exceptional dance performances, and his talent as a director laid the foundation for today's music scene, in which visual imagery plays an essential role. His achievements have earned him the reputation of being "the most successful entertainer of all time." Ten years have passed since his death on June 25, 2009, and he continues to captivate countless fans, including younger generations unfamiliar with his work.
This exhibition examines the role that video and photography have played in the development of music to this day, showcasing archive stills from Michael Jackson's most iconic works and stunning live performances from three world tours that captivated fans worldwide.
Chapter 1
At just five years old, Jackson formed the Jackson 5 with his four older brothers as lead vocalist. After a spectacular debut on the prestigious Motown label, his talent as a songwriter and composer blossomed during his late teens with The Jacksons. He also achieved record-breaking success and innovation in his solo career. This chapter interweaves stills from the "short films" (music videos) of his signature songs, including "Thriller," "Beat It," and "Bad," and retraces the footsteps of Michael Jackson, who soared to the pinnacle of the global entertainment world through live performances and video.
Chapter 2
Michael Jackson's live performances captivated the world and changed the very definition of the "concert" that followed. From his first solo tour, the "Bad World Tour," which kicked off in Japan and performed 123 shows in 15 countries, to the more dynamic "Dangerous World Tour," and the "History World Tour," which drew a record-breaking 4.5 million people, this chapter will showcase a collection of rare performance photos from all three world tours.
Exhibition title: "MJ" ~Stage of Michael Jackson~
Dates:
Friday, July 10th – Thursday, July 30th, 2020
10:00–19:00 (final day until 14:00; last admission 10 minutes before closing) Open every day during the exhibition
Venue:
FUJIFILM SQUARE
Tokyo Midtown, 9-7-3 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052
TEL 03-6271-3350
FAX 03-6271-3352
URL http://fujifilmsquare.jp/
Admission fee: Free
* This event is being held as a form of corporate patronage, and admission is free so that more people can enjoy it.
*Entry may be restricted if it becomes too crowded.
Organizer: FUJIFILM Corporation
Supervision: Nishidera Gota (NONA REEVES)
Planning and production: CLEVI'S Co., Ltd.
*The photo exhibition may be canceled or changed due to unavoidable circumstances. We ask for your understanding.
●Profile of Nishidera Gota
© Kokomo Brothers Photography: Aritaka Tadayuki
Born in Tokyo in 1973 and raised in Kyoto. He made his debut in 1997 as the singer and main songwriter for the band "NONA REEVES", which he formed while attending Waseda University. Since then, he has worked as a music producer, lyricist, and composer for many artists and projects, including Shonentai, SMAP, V6, YUKI, Suzuki Masayuki, Okamura Yasuyuki, and Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku. He is also known as one of Japan's leading scholars of 1980s music, and in recent years has been actively involved as a continuator, appearing on television and radio, and writing magazine columns. He has written official liner notes for Michael Jackson, Prince, George Michael (Wham!), and many other artists, and his many books have become bestsellers. His representative works include "A New Michael Jackson Textbook" (Shincho Bunko), the novel "The Rumored Melody Maker" (Fusosha), "Prince Theory" (Shincho Shinsho), and "Communicating Note Magic" (Small Publishing).
Some of the works to be exhibited
Thriller
Image Credit: Photofest/Aflo
Bad World Tour
Image Credit: Hitoshi Katanoda/Aflo
The Jackson 5
Image Credit: Paul Slaughter/Retna/Aflo
Thriller
Image Credit: Alamy/Aflo
Smooth Criminal
Image Credit: Photofest/Aflo
This is Fujifilm's photo gallery and shop, which focuses on photography. Admission is free and anyone is welcome to browse. The facility also has a corner where you can try out the latest Fujifilm products, Gallery X where you can see prints from the X Series, and a shop selling skincare and supplements, making it a facility that can be enjoyed by a wide range of people. It is open all year round (except for the New Year holidays) and admission is free.
Fujifilm Photo Salon has been certified by the Association for Corporate Support of the Arts (a public interest incorporated association) for its efforts to create a rich society through the promotion of arts and culture.
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Bad World Tour
Image Credit: Mirrorpix/Aflo
Michael Jackson was born on August 29th, 1958, to a large family in Gary, Indiana, an industrial city in the western United States. Debuting in 1969 as the youngest lead singer of the five-member brother group "The Jackson 5," Jackson immediately became a superstar, achieving the record of four consecutive number one singles.
Later, as a solo artist, his 1982 album "Thriller" topped the US charts for 37 consecutive weeks and achieved the remarkable feat of winning eight Grammy Awards at the 26th Annual Grammy Awards. As the music industry reached its peak in the 1980s and 1990s, Michael Jackson revolutionized music videos, which had previously been called "promotional videos" and perceived as mere advertising material, by redefining them as "short films" and elevating them to works of art.
His visuals, which beautifully blended with the music, his exceptional dance performances, and his talent as a director laid the foundation for today's music scene, in which visual imagery plays an essential role. His achievements have earned him the reputation of being "the most successful entertainer of all time." Ten years have passed since his death on June 25, 2009, and he continues to captivate countless fans, including younger generations unfamiliar with his work.
This exhibition examines the role that video and photography have played in the development of music to this day, showcasing archive stills from Michael Jackson's most iconic works and stunning live performances from three world tours that captivated fans worldwide.
Chapter 1
At just five years old, Jackson formed the Jackson 5 with his four older brothers as lead vocalist. After a spectacular debut on the prestigious Motown label, his talent as a songwriter and composer blossomed during his late teens with The Jacksons. He also achieved record-breaking success and innovation in his solo career. This chapter interweaves stills from the "short films" (music videos) of his signature songs, including "Thriller," "Beat It," and "Bad," and retraces the footsteps of Michael Jackson, who soared to the pinnacle of the global entertainment world through live performances and video.
Chapter 2
Michael Jackson's live performances captivated the world and changed the very definition of the "concert" that followed. From his first solo tour, the "Bad World Tour," which kicked off in Japan and performed 123 shows in 15 countries, to the more dynamic "Dangerous World Tour," and the "History World Tour," which drew a record-breaking 4.5 million people, this chapter will showcase a collection of rare performance photos from all three world tours.
Exhibition title: "MJ" ~Stage of Michael Jackson~
Dates:
Friday, July 10th – Thursday, July 30th, 2020
10:00–19:00 (final day until 14:00; last admission 10 minutes before closing) Open every day during the exhibition
Venue:
FUJIFILM SQUARE
Tokyo Midtown, 9-7-3 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052
TEL 03-6271-3350
FAX 03-6271-3352
URL http://fujifilmsquare.jp/
Admission fee: Free
* This event is being held as a form of corporate patronage, and admission is free so that more people can enjoy it.
*Entry may be restricted if it becomes too crowded.
Organizer: FUJIFILM Corporation
Supervision: Nishidera Gota (NONA REEVES)
Planning and production: CLEVI'S Co., Ltd.
*The photo exhibition may be canceled or changed due to unavoidable circumstances. We ask for your understanding.
●Profile of Nishidera Gota
© Kokomo Brothers Photography: Aritaka TadayukiBorn in Tokyo in 1973 and raised in Kyoto. He made his debut in 1997 as the singer and main songwriter for the band "NONA REEVES", which he formed while attending Waseda University. Since then, he has worked as a music producer, lyricist, and composer for many artists and projects, including Shonentai, SMAP, V6, YUKI, Suzuki Masayuki, Okamura Yasuyuki, and Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku. He is also known as one of Japan's leading scholars of 1980s music, and in recent years has been actively involved as a continuator, appearing on television and radio, and writing magazine columns. He has written official liner notes for Michael Jackson, Prince, George Michael (Wham!), and many other artists, and his many books have become bestsellers. His representative works include "A New Michael Jackson Textbook" (Shincho Bunko), the novel "The Rumored Melody Maker" (Fusosha), "Prince Theory" (Shincho Shinsho), and "Communicating Note Magic" (Small Publishing).
Some of the works to be exhibited
ThrillerImage Credit: Photofest/Aflo
Bad World TourImage Credit: Hitoshi Katanoda/Aflo
The Jackson 5Image Credit: Paul Slaughter/Retna/Aflo
ThrillerImage Credit: Alamy/Aflo
Smooth CriminalImage Credit: Photofest/Aflo
This is Fujifilm's photo gallery and shop, which focuses on photography. Admission is free and anyone is welcome to browse. The facility also has a corner where you can try out the latest Fujifilm products, Gallery X where you can see prints from the X Series, and a shop selling skincare and supplements, making it a facility that can be enjoyed by a wide range of people. It is open all year round (except for the New Year holidays) and admission is free.
Fujifilm Photo Salon has been certified by the Association for Corporate Support of the Arts (a public interest incorporated association) for its efforts to create a rich society through the promotion of arts and culture.
Click here for company press release details
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