[Pokémon Japanese Crafts] Pokémon × Traditional Crafts Exhibition Coming to Tokyo in November: Get Ready for Stunning Works Featuring Venusaur, Gyarados, and More!
The "Pokémon × Crafts Exhibition - Great Discovery of Beauty and Technique" will be held at Azabudai Hills Gallery from November 1, 2024, to February 2, 2025.
Imai Sadamasa's "Venusaur" (C) Imai Sadamasa, Photo by Taku Saiki
Haruomi Mitsuda's "Articulated Gyarados" (C) Haruomi Mitsuda, Photo by Taku Saiki
This exhibition, initially held at the National Crafts Museum (Ishikawa) from March to June 2023, features around 70 works showcasing Pokémon through various craft materials and techniques, born from inspiration, struggle, and enjoyment. After touring the United States and other parts of Japan, the exhibition will finally arrive in Tokyo at the Azabudai Hills Gallery in November 2024.
Keiko Masumoto's "Charizard / Shigaraki Jar" (C) Keiko Masumoto, Photo by Taku Saiki
Taiichiro Yoshida's "Flareon" (C) Taiichiro Yoshida, Photo by Taku Saiki
The Tokyo venue will present an upgraded version of the exhibition, including additional works by several artists, bringing the total number of displayed works to approximately 80.
To commemorate the exhibition, there will be talk events and workshops during the exhibition period. Additionally, a collaboration café will debut at the Azabudai Hills Gallery Café, and exclusive exhibition merchandise will be available for purchase.
Terumasa Ikeda's "Electric Light Throwing Capture Box" (C) Terumasa Ikeda, Photo by Taku Saiki
Morihito Katsura's "Incense Container Lugia" [Top], "Incense Container Ho-oh" [Bottom] (C) Morihito Katsura, Photo by Taku Saiki
Reiko Sudo's "Pikachu Forest" (C) Reiko Sudo, Photo by Masayuki Hayashi
Eiichi Shiroma's "Ryukyu Bingata Kimono 'Island Link'" (C) Eiichi Shiroma, Photo by Taku Saiki
Yasuyoshi Komiya's "Edo Komon Kimono Fabric 'Gengar and Ghost'" (C) Yasuyoshi Komiya, Photo by Taku Saiki
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Source : ORICON NEWS