Tokyo Art Navigation

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What is Tokyo Art Navigation?

Tokyo Art Navigation is a website that was established with the aim of bringing art closer to the citizens of Tokyo by introducing the current culture and art scene in Tokyo. There are many exhibitions and concerts being held in the art museums and music halls of Tokyo. The Tokyo Art Navigation site introduces information on these activities in real time.

In addition, in an effort to support the activities of artists, the site also provides information as to activity spaces, available grants-in-aid, as well as contests. It is expected that the site will be fully utilized as a venue from which artists engaged in creative activities will be able to distribute their work and activity information.

Moreover, the site provides a "Digital Museum" where valuable works and resources owned by the EDO-TOKYO-MUSEUM, the EDO-TOKYO OPEN AIR ARCHITECTUAL MUSEUM, the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography and the MUSEUM of CONTEMPORARY ART TOKYO are introduced. The site intends to provide opportunities for people in Tokyo to gain a deeper understanding of extensive works, resources and common assets through this Digital Museum.

The main contents of this site can be browsed in English, Chinese, or Korean here.

Essence: Observations on great experiences of art

Vision: Interviews with artists at the creative cutting edge

Spot: Introducing wonderful art spots through illustrations

(This site was designated as one of the 2006 Priority Projects of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and is operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture through a subsidy from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.)


	Search for exhibitions and events in Tokyo. Link to Japanese-language page.


	Introduces artists and works in Tokyo. Activities outside of Tokyo may be listed for registered artists only. Link to Japanese-language page.

2010/9/2

It’s important that gallerists be ready to give up everything to work with artists
Gallerist: Sueo Mizuma

For the interview this time, we asked Mizuma Art Gallery Director Sueo Mizuma about how he meets and discovers artists and what points he looks for when viewing artwork. He also told us about the resolve needed to become a gallerist.

2010/8/26

If I can complete a 250km marathon, I want to start thinking about the way to live as an artist
Artist: Kurumi Wakaki

This installment of Essence introduces a notable young artist from among the winners of the Taro Okamoto Award for Contemporary Art, Kurumi Wakaki. In addition to her creative activities centering on prints, Ms. Wakaki is a runner who has completed a number of marathons. We received many comments from this unique and athletic artist about what changed after winning the award.

2010/8/26

An introduction of exhibitions of contemporary art which can be enjoyed by adults and children
Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo

Both of the exhibitions which opened at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo in July, “Karigurashi no Arrietty x Yohei Taneda” and “Garden for Children” can be enjoyed with children and are perfect gateways into the world of contemporary art. This installment of Spot introduces the two exhibitions.

Support for creative activities　Lists ateliers and training studios, as well as information on contests and sources of funding to support artists in their creative endeavors Link to Japanese-language page

We welcome all those contributing to the Tokyo art scene to join.

Introduce your creative works and activities from Tokyo to the world.
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Register galleries and training studios supporting creative work and submit information on upcoming events and exhibitions.
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