"Banksy" is a maverick in the art world who continues to express himself on the streets of today. However, few know the full extent of his creative endeavors or his motivations, and he remains shrouded in mystery. This summer, "Who is Banksy?" will be held, showcasing original works treasured by private collectors and focusing on the "street," his primary field of activity, to help people of all ages understand the significance of Banksy's work in a fun way. [Dates: Saturday, August 21, 2021 - Sunday, December 5, 2021, Venue: Warehouse Terrada G1 Building, with plans to travel to Nagoya, Osaka, Koriyama, Takaoka, and Fukuoka.] Actor Tomoya Nakamura has been appointed as the official ambassador for this exhibition, and a press conference was held on May 27th.
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Midway through the press conference, a man wearing a white hooded coat appeared with backstreet-like background music playing. With a spray can in hand, he performed a performance imitating the spray art style that Banksy is known for, instantly transforming the atmosphere of the venue into that of a back alley at night. The exhibition logo was projected onto the screen, and as the man stepped to the center… ambassador Nakamura Tomoya appeared!
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Nakamura Tomoya expressed his enthusiasm about being appointed as the ambassador for the "Who is Banksy? Exhibition," saying, "I want to be an ambassador who can properly convey the appeal of this exhibition." "I first learned about Banksy through the shredding incident at the auction, but the more I researched him, the more interested I became in his work, which is filled with brilliant artistic sense. As a fellow artist, I admire the way he communicates his message." Nakamura Tomoya, who also draws illustrations himself, recently drew portraits of Banksy and posted them all over the set, surprising the staff. He smiled and exclaimed, "It's Banksy!" Nakamura concluded the press conference by saying, "Banksy is an artist whose work is quite difficult to see in person, and I was surprised by the large size of his work (Flower Thrower) painted on a wall in Palestine. The moving experience of an exhibition comes with the experience, so I'm looking forward to this exhibition, which recreates the cityscape depicted in Banksy's work." The photo session following the press conference ended in a festive atmosphere, with a surprise splash of heart-shaped confetti.
Look forward to this exhibition, where ambassador Nakamura Tomoya will introduce the appeal of "Banksy," the world's most influential pioneer of the times.
Nakamura Tomoya is a lover of art himself, drawing illustrations and creating picture books, and for this exhibition he will also be trying his hand at audio guide work. You can listen to his cool-sounding guide at the venue!
■Exhibition Overview
This ambitious exhibition presents masterpieces from "The Art of Banksy," which toured cities around the world and garnered popularity, from an original Japanese perspective. In addition to displaying original works treasured by private collectors, the exhibition will focus on the "streets," Banksy's primary battlefield, and offer an immersive experience with exhibits recreating cityscapes like "film sets."
"Banksy" is a pioneer of the times who is currently attracting the most attention in the world as a pioneer of street artists and the next generation of modern art masters such as Haring and Basquiat. This is a valuable opportunity for people of all ages to enjoyably understand the significance of his activities.
◎ Traveling Exhibition *Event information is subject to change. Nagoya: Sunday, December 19, 2021 – Sunday, March 27, 2022, Global Gate Garage Nagoya
Osaka: Saturday, April 23, 2022 – Sunday, June 12, 2022, Grand Front Osaka North Building Knowledge Capital Event Lab
Koriyama: Wednesday, June 29, 2022 – Wednesday, August 24, 2022, Big Palette Fukushima
* After Koriyama, events will be held in Takaoka (Toyama Prefecture) and Fukuoka (please check the official website and social media for the latest information)
■Event Overview
Period: Saturday, August 21, 2021 – Sunday, December 5, 2021
Venue: Terrada Warehouse G1 Building (2-6-4 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo)
Time: 11:00 – 20:00 Open until 9pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and the day before public holidays *Last admission is 30 minutes before closing time Closed: October 5th (Tue), 12th (Tue), 19th (Tue) Admission fee (tax included): *Tickets for this exhibition must be purchased in advance at the play guide.
Advance tickets - weekdays: Adults 1,800 yen / University and high school students 1,600 yen / Middle school and elementary school students 1,100 yen
Advance tickets - Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays (specify date and time): Adults 2,000 yen / University and high school students 1,800 yen / Middle school and elementary school students 1,300 yen
Same-day tickets - weekdays: Adults 2,000 yen / University and high school students 1,800 yen / Middle school and elementary school students 1,300 yen
Same-day tickets - Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays (specify date and time): Adults 2,200 yen / University and high school students 2,000 yen / Middle school and elementary school students 1,500 yen
*Preschool children are free
*Sale period: Advance tickets from Thursday, May 27th to Friday, August 20th, same-day tickets from Saturday, August 21st to Sunday, December 5th *On Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, the store will be open in two shifts: 1. 11:00-15:00 and 2. 15:00-20:00 (21:00 on Fridays, Saturdays, and days before holidays).
URL: "Who is Banksy? Exhibition" official website https://whoisbanksy.jp/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/whoisbanksy_jp
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoisbanksy_jp/
Organizer: "Who is Banksy? Exhibition" Executive Committee
Supported by: Shinagawa Ward
Sponsors: Warehouse Terrada, DNP Dai Nippon Printing, Sompo Japan Insurance Inc.
Cooperation: Japan Airlines, Nippon Express, TOKYO FM, InterFM897
Planning cooperation: Starvox Entertainment
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©NTVMidway through the press conference, a man wearing a white hooded coat appeared with backstreet-like background music playing. With a spray can in hand, he performed a performance imitating the spray art style that Banksy is known for, instantly transforming the atmosphere of the venue into that of a back alley at night. The exhibition logo was projected onto the screen, and as the man stepped to the center… ambassador Nakamura Tomoya appeared!
©NTVNakamura Tomoya expressed his enthusiasm about being appointed as the ambassador for the "Who is Banksy? Exhibition," saying, "I want to be an ambassador who can properly convey the appeal of this exhibition." "I first learned about Banksy through the shredding incident at the auction, but the more I researched him, the more interested I became in his work, which is filled with brilliant artistic sense. As a fellow artist, I admire the way he communicates his message." Nakamura Tomoya, who also draws illustrations himself, recently drew portraits of Banksy and posted them all over the set, surprising the staff. He smiled and exclaimed, "It's Banksy!" Nakamura concluded the press conference by saying, "Banksy is an artist whose work is quite difficult to see in person, and I was surprised by the large size of his work (Flower Thrower) painted on a wall in Palestine. The moving experience of an exhibition comes with the experience, so I'm looking forward to this exhibition, which recreates the cityscape depicted in Banksy's work." The photo session following the press conference ended in a festive atmosphere, with a surprise splash of heart-shaped confetti.
Look forward to this exhibition, where ambassador Nakamura Tomoya will introduce the appeal of "Banksy," the world's most influential pioneer of the times.
Nakamura Tomoya is a lover of art himself, drawing illustrations and creating picture books, and for this exhibition he will also be trying his hand at audio guide work. You can listen to his cool-sounding guide at the venue!
■Exhibition Overview
This ambitious exhibition presents masterpieces from "The Art of Banksy," which toured cities around the world and garnered popularity, from an original Japanese perspective. In addition to displaying original works treasured by private collectors, the exhibition will focus on the "streets," Banksy's primary battlefield, and offer an immersive experience with exhibits recreating cityscapes like "film sets."
"Banksy" is a pioneer of the times who is currently attracting the most attention in the world as a pioneer of street artists and the next generation of modern art masters such as Haring and Basquiat. This is a valuable opportunity for people of all ages to enjoyably understand the significance of his activities.
◎ Traveling Exhibition *Event information is subject to change. Nagoya: Sunday, December 19, 2021 – Sunday, March 27, 2022, Global Gate Garage Nagoya
Osaka: Saturday, April 23, 2022 – Sunday, June 12, 2022, Grand Front Osaka North Building Knowledge Capital Event Lab
Koriyama: Wednesday, June 29, 2022 – Wednesday, August 24, 2022, Big Palette Fukushima
* After Koriyama, events will be held in Takaoka (Toyama Prefecture) and Fukuoka (please check the official website and social media for the latest information)
■Event Overview
Period: Saturday, August 21, 2021 – Sunday, December 5, 2021
Venue: Terrada Warehouse G1 Building (2-6-4 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo)
Time: 11:00 – 20:00 Open until 9pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and the day before public holidays *Last admission is 30 minutes before closing time Closed: October 5th (Tue), 12th (Tue), 19th (Tue) Admission fee (tax included): *Tickets for this exhibition must be purchased in advance at the play guide.
Advance tickets - weekdays: Adults 1,800 yen / University and high school students 1,600 yen / Middle school and elementary school students 1,100 yen
Advance tickets - Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays (specify date and time): Adults 2,000 yen / University and high school students 1,800 yen / Middle school and elementary school students 1,300 yen
Same-day tickets - weekdays: Adults 2,000 yen / University and high school students 1,800 yen / Middle school and elementary school students 1,300 yen
Same-day tickets - Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays (specify date and time): Adults 2,200 yen / University and high school students 2,000 yen / Middle school and elementary school students 1,500 yen
*Preschool children are free
*Sale period: Advance tickets from Thursday, May 27th to Friday, August 20th, same-day tickets from Saturday, August 21st to Sunday, December 5th *On Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, the store will be open in two shifts: 1. 11:00-15:00 and 2. 15:00-20:00 (21:00 on Fridays, Saturdays, and days before holidays).
URL: "Who is Banksy? Exhibition" official website https://whoisbanksy.jp/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/whoisbanksy_jp
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoisbanksy_jp/
Organizer: "Who is Banksy? Exhibition" Executive Committee
Supported by: Shinagawa Ward
Sponsors: Warehouse Terrada, DNP Dai Nippon Printing, Sompo Japan Insurance Inc.
Cooperation: Japan Airlines, Nippon Express, TOKYO FM, InterFM897
Planning cooperation: Starvox Entertainment
Click here for company press release details
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