This year marks the 30th anniversary of Terayama Shuji's death, and many events dedicated to him are being held. Special exhibitions are being held at the Terayama Shuji Memorial Museum in Misawa, Cine Quinto, the Setagaya Art Museum, and the Watari Museum of Contemporary Art, among others, and many of Terayama's plays are being performed in the theater world.

The "Terayama Shuji Fantasy Library: Throw Away Your Books, Get Out into the Streets!" exhibition will be held at EYE OF GYRE, an art space within GYRE in Omotesando, Tokyo, from August 8th to August 31st. Admission is free.

This exhibition focuses on the words that Terayama left behind throughout his diverse career as a poet, playwright, film director, and photographer. A library containing his works has been set up at the venue. Nearly all of his 189 books are on display, along with haiku, tanka, famous quotes, posters, and videos he created during his lifetime, all displayed in a "forest of words."

Talk sessions will also be held during the exhibition. On the 10th, with Poster Harris Company's Sasame Hiroyuki as moderator, Terayama Shuji's ex-wife Kujo Kyoko and director/editor Shiraishi Sei will speak on the theme of "The Magic of Terayama Shuji's Words." On the 20th, with Ikoma Yoshiko as moderator, actress Matsuda Miyuki and novelist Taguchi Randy will speak on the theme of "Thinking Now: Throw Away Your Books and Head Out into the Streets." Participation is free.


[Event Information]
"Terayama Shuji Fantasy Library - Throw Away Your Books and Head Out into the Streets!" Exhibition
Venue: EYE OF GYRE
Address: 5-10-1 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, GYRE 3F
Dates: August 8th to August 31st
Time: 11:00 to 20:00
Admission is free