5 Exhibitions Open in Tokyo, Summer 2020 - Slap on a Mask and Head Out!

Tokyo Yayoi Kusama Museum
July 30, 2020 - March 29, 2021

「Back open after an extended period closed for COVID-19 and exhibition changes, this Yayoi Kusama museum exhibition is restarting things with a bang, using only recent pieces being shown for the first time in Japan. Check out new immersive installations like "Infinity Mirrored Room - A Wish for Human Happiness Calling from Beyond the Universe," and "FLOWER OBSESSION," where flowers cover every surface.」

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Ikebukuro Sunshine Aquarium
June 8, 2020 - September 6, 2020

「This special exhibition at one of Tokyo's most popular aquariums brings together some of the facility's most photogenic animals, with everything from colorful tropical fish to rainbow-striped Panther chameleons being shown off in a specially constructed area. Between the vividly colored animals and the invitingly designed spaces, it's a fusion of aquarium and art gallery.」
 

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Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum
June 01, 2020 - September 27, 2020

「This exhibition surrounds the Former Prince Asaka Residence, complete in 1933, and the architecture and history that is so integral to the beautiful building. A symbol of a new style of modern life for the Japanese royal family, explore the building itself alongside a series of vintage photographs, magazine clippings, and historical pieces including furniture and clothing.」
 

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Tokyo National Museum
June 30, 2020 - August 23, 2020

「This exhibition follows the history of the kimono from its early beginnings 800 years ago to more recent versions of the traditional dress, and the way it's influenced culture all over the world. Check out some beautiful, authentic kimono from throughout the ages, alongside illustrations and other visual depictions of the robes and their use in Japan.」
 

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Panasonic Shidome Museum of Art
July 18, 2020 - September 22, 2020

「A collection of items from twelve contemporary creators bridging the gap between artist and artisan, all "rooted in Japanese aesthetics" and working to break away from the homogeneity of products seen in daily life, expanding the concept of "craft." These artists explore Japanese cultural values and the potential found within their own hand-crafting methods and the materials they choose to employ.」
 

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