2024.6.18
WHAT CAFE to Hold “Beautility: The Betweenness of Kogei,” an Exhibition to Rediscover the Potential and Value of Arts and Crafts from June 27th
Experience tea ceremonies utilizing bowls created by exhibiting artists, which are also offered as part of the Tokyo Gendai VIP Program
WHAT CAFE, an art gallery cafe operated by Warehouse TERRADA, will present an exhibition showcasing arts and crafts works from June 27th (Thu) to July 7th (Sun), 2024. This exhibition is part of the TENNOZ ART WEEK 2024 program and includes tea ceremony experiences featuring bowls created by the exhibiting artists. This experience will also be available as a VIP program for Tokyo Gendai.
We will hold TENNOZ ART WEEK 2024 is an art event aimed at bridging Japan and the international art scene and promoting international cultural tourism by programming world-class art content in the Art District Tennoz, Tokyo and creating a platform for domestic and international art professionals and enthusiasts to gather. As part of this event, WHAT CAFE is excited to announce its very first arts and crafts exhibition, which primarily features young artists.
Titled “Beautility,” a combination of “Beauty” and “Utility,” this exhibition offers an opportunity to rediscover the potential and value of arts and crafts by showcasing works that blend traditional materials and techniques with contemporary and innovative expressions, engaging with the global art market. In collaboration with B-OWND, a craftworks-as-art platform service provided by Tanseisha, the exhibition will showcase and sell works focused on the “Betweenness of Kogei,” exploring the “space” and “ambiguity” within the artwork.
Enjoy encountering approximately 200 pieces, including works by the young artists selected by WHAT CAFE.
[Experience Tea Ceremony Events]
On July 6th (Sat), tea ceremony events will be held, featuring uniquely crafted tea bowls created by the exhibiting artists. A special tea room will be set up at the venue exclusively for this occasion, offering a unique experience where guests can appreciate the tea bowls by actually holding and examining them while enjoying tea prepared by masters of the tea ceremony.
Masters of the tea ceremony: Eriko Mikubo and Akihiro Murayama (TeaRoom Inc.)
Tea bowls: created by exhibiting artists Takahiro Koga and Tomoya Sakai
[Overview of the Exhibition]
Title: Beautility: The Betweenness of Kogei
Exhibition dates: June 27th (Thu) – July 7 (Sun), 2024
Exhibition artists: Kodai Ujiie, Takahiro Koga, Tomoya Sakai, Hiromine Nakamura, Toru Ichikawa, Yuki Inoue, Yoshiaki Imamura, Nanami Saito, Nami Takahashi, Mie Takahashi, Jusmin Noda, Tomoyuki Hoshino, Keiko Masumoto, Satoshi Miyashita, Gentaro Yokoyama
URL: https://cafe.warehouseofart.org/event/beautility-the-betweenness-of-kogei
Venue: WHAT CAFE (2-1-11 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0002)
Open hours : 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
* 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM on July 6th (Sat) and 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM on July 7th (Sun)
Admission: free of charge
Cooperation: Tanseisha Co., Ltd.
* The schedule may vary depending on the impact of the infection.
By Kodai Ujiie
By Takahiro Koga
By Tomoya Sakai
By Hiromine Nakamura
* The photos above are for illustration purposes only and may differ from the actual exhibited works.
[Overview of Experience Tea Ceremony Events]
Event title: Experience Tea Ceremony Events at the Arts and Crafts Exhibition “Beautility: The Betweenness of Kogei”
Date and Time: July 6th (Sat): 3:00 PM / 3:30 PM / 4:00 PM / 4:30 PM / 5:00 PM / 5:30 PM (each session lasts 30 minutes)
* Sessions after 6:00 PM are part of the Tokyo Gendai VIP Program
Capacity: Up to 4 people per session
Admission: 2,900 yen * Advance reservation is required * First-come basis
Ticket reservation: https://peatix.com/event/4014829
Planning: B-OWND (Tanseisha Co., Ltd.) and TeaRoom Inc.
[TENNOZ ART WEEK 2024 Overview]
Dates: June 27th (Thu) – July 15th (Mon), 2024
Website: https://taw.warehouseofart.org
Venue: Warehouse TERRADA G3-6F, “Tennozu Isle Third Waterside Square,” and the neighboring area
Admission: Varies by program (some programs offer free admission)
Organizer: Warehouse TERRADA
Sponsor: Ruinart
Support: Tennoz Canalside Vitalization Association
Endorsement: Shinagawa Ward
[About Tanseisha]
As professionals in creating spaces for imaginations to grow, we at Tanseisha provide solutions for commercial spaces such as retail establishments, cultural spaces such as museums, exhibition and event spaces, and many more environments for various social interaction. From research and planning, all the way to design, construction,spatial direction using digital technology and operations, we offer full support throughout the whole creative process.
Company name: TANSEISHA Co., Ltd.
Representative: President & CEO,Osamu Kobayashi
Address: (Head Office) Shinagawa Season Terrace 19F, 1-2-70 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Foundation: October 1946
URL: https://www.tanseisha.co.jp/en
[About WHAT CAFE]
A space to exhibit and sell artworks by up-and coming artists in Japan. It boasts 800 square meters of luminous, expansive floor space. Works on display are constantly updated––a year-round flow of beauty and cool from the new pantheon of creative visual geniuses. This maximizes the opportunities for artists to be seen, be loved, and sell their work. We hold workshops, events, and meet-ups related to the exhibitions, so you can dive deep and meet like-minded art lovers. It’s a space to experience art with all five senses while enjoying a meal and drinks. Since August 2022, WHAT CAFE has been holding exhibitions based on the concept “ART IS…” It offers a space to reconsider and rediscover what art is to everyone who visits WHAT CAFE.
https://cafe.warehouseofart.org