November 4th is the whole museum of Chuo-ku.
Amid many events, Tokyo Dumbo has participated in the “Machinaka Art Excavation Tour” this year.
In this recruitment, "There are many outdoor arts in Chuo-ku. For whom and for what purpose were they made? I will explain them slowly while walking around the city, which may be overlooked. Not only in Chuo-ku, but also in various cities in Japan, many arts are displayed. I am sure that after experiencing this tour, you will be able to discover art yourself in the city where you go!" And sometimes I visit art exhibitions at the museum, but outdoor art, especially sculptures and other three-dimensional art works. I never participated.
The guide was Mr. Kawaguchi and Mr. Shimizu of MeltingPot Co., Ltd., and both of them were women who graduated from art college.
The meeting place is in front of the Chuo-ku government office, in front of the statue of peace called "Nichola", but I have been to the ward office many times, but I have never met "Nichola".
Mr. Nikolaos. Statue of bronze sculpture by Kyoko Asakura
She was a long woman with slender limbs. I saw a white line on my neck, so I wondered if I was listening to music with earphones, and it was dirty due to raindrops. Mr. Kawaguchi explained that outdoor art, especially those set up by the public, is an issue in terms of cost.
Starting with this "Nichola", we were guided to Ginza, Kyobashi, Yaesu, Nihonbashi and 12 points + α outdoor art.
Here are three points that left the impression of Tokyo Dumbo.
The first point is the "trio" in Kameibashi Park. It seems to be made of cement.
The second point is "HELIX" near the Kajibashi intersection. It's written by Aijiro Wakita. This is metal.
The third point is "White Tunes" in Coredo Nihonbashi: Glass and metal made by Jaume Prenza (Spain).
If you arrange them, all of the materials are abstract works, discovering your preferences that you have never noticed before.
In addition, we were able to enjoy various works such as "Koi Colin" in Ginza 4-chome San-Ai and "Young Clock Tower" in Sukiyabashi Park.
Many outdoor arts do not have an explanation board and do not have the author or title. That's why I was able to know that only how I feel the work is the basis for enjoying art.
MeltingPot Co., Ltd. is operated with the aim of creating Japan's leading artists throughout society while forming multifaceted relationships with companies, governments, museums and individual collectors. I thought these activities supported Japanese art.
I was able to learn a lot and have a very meaningful time. I would like you to continue this project next year, and I would like to participate in and support other events of MeltingPot.
