2025.1.27
WHAT CAFE to Hold Collaboration Exhibition with Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition TOKYO, Featuring 16 Contemporary Artists from February 19th
WHAT CAFE, an art gallery cafe operated by Warehouse TERRADA, will present the exhibition “WHAT CAFE EXHIBITION vol. 40: NIPPON ART NOW” from February 19th (Wed) to March 4th (Tue), 2025.
We are currently offering workshops, gourmet experiences, and other special programs in collaboration with the Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition TOKYO (organized by the Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition TOKYO Executive Committee), which is being held at the Warehouse TERRADA G1 Building from December 21st (Sat), 2024 until March 31st (Mon), 2025. As part of the collaboration, WHAT CAFE will showcase artworks by 16 up-and-coming contemporary artists alongside a themed food menu and a dedicated photo spot.
Many ‘Ukiyoe’ paintings, which spread as a popular culture during the Edo Period, depicted daily life and scenery of the time. They are regarded as a quintessential form of Japanese painting and remain beloved worldwide. This exhibition will feature motifs such as art, culture, beliefs nurtured by the Japanese since ancient times, and ‘events and things’ deeply rooted in daily life. Approximately 150 to 200 works, in which the artists have reinterpreted these themes through contemporary perspectives, will be on display. WHAT CAFE will occasionally have participating artists at the venue during the exhibition. It will host art workshops to allow visitors to experience art up close through direct interactions with the artists.
Warehouse TERRADA aims to develop the area of Tennoz further as an art district, offering art appreciation and various art-related experiences for visitors of the Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition TOKYO and providing an enjoyable visit to Tennoz.
Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition TOKYO
Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition” is based on over 300 works by world-renowned ukiyo-e artists, including Katsushika Hokusai, Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Utagawa Hiroshige, Kitagawa Utamaro, Toshusai Sharaku, and Utagawa Kunisada. Through the use of 3DCG animation and projection mapping, visitors can immerse themselves in the world of ukiyo-e and enjoy a unique digital art experience. The three-dimensional visual space depicting those Ukiyo-e loved throughout the ages, making it enjoyable for people of all ages.
[Overview]
Title: WHAT CAFE EXHIBITION vol. 40: NIPPON ART NOW
Exhibition dates: February 19th (Wed) – March 4th (Tue), 2025
Exhibiting Artists: Sazale Anan, Kohei Arano, Inoue Tokita Daisuke, ASAKO IWAMIZU, Makoto Egashira, Nori Okawa, Takashi Onishi, Akane Kanamori, BAKU KIYOKAWA, Suzuki Hyottoko, TARTAROS, Erika Nakanishi, Yuko Miyama, YAGIGURA, Haruki Yamaba, and Shinichi Wakasa
URL: https://cafe.warehouseofart.org/exhibition/what-cafe-exhibition-vol-40
Venue: WHAT CAFE (2-1-11 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0002)
Open hours: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Close at 5PM on the final day)
Entry fee: Free
* The schedule may change based on the impact of the infection.
* The exhibit may close during the dates above. Please see the WHAT CAFE website for the latest information.
Artwork by TARTAROS
Artwork by Baku Kiyokawa
Artwork by Haruki Yamaba
Artwork by Makoto Egashira
Artwork by Takashi Onishi
Artwork by Erika Nakanishi
[Overview of Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition TOKYO]
Title: Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition TOKYO
Exhibition dates: December 21st (Sat), 2024 – March 31st (Mon), 2025
Closed on: December 31st (Tue), 2024 and January 1st (Wed), 2025
Open hours: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM (Admission until 7:30 PM)
Venue: Warehouse TERRADA G1 Building (2-6-4 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo)
Organizer: Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition TOKYO Executive Committee（TV Tokyo, BS TV Tokyo, Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Jiji Press, HITOHATA, TV Aichi）
URL: https://www.ukiyoeimmersiveart.com
[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