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For one night, why not let the spirit of fun fill your heart and explore the world of art! Leading and upcoming artists and creators will present a wide selection of art performances brimming with Tokyo’s inimitable vitality. It is a chance to experience the power of expression.
■Date：3/24（Sat）19：00－5：30am (Planned)
■Venue ：ATRIUM
■Admission Free
※ Depending on the congestion situation, the gates may be closed
*Entry may be restricted when busy.
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Joined contemporary dance company Leni-Basso in 2005, touring and performing in 17 countries. Currently active as solo dancer and choreographer.
Japan's leading exponent of sand art (sand animation and sand performance). Born in Tokyo. Graduated from Visual Communication Design Dept. of Musashino Art University.
Live-painting artist and dancing painter who brings tremendous energy to everything she does, responding with her whole body to the situations and people she encounters. She senses waves of sound with her whole body, tracing them as if dancing on a large canvas, becoming a physical part of the painting. Her approach fascinates people in many fields worldwide.
Artistic and futuristic bboy dance crew comprising two men and one woman. Created the world's first Puzzle Ring Dance, in which the dancers' bodies are strangely intertwined. Associated with Chojinpro, a production firm specializing in out-of-the-ordinary performers.
Masaki is revered in the world of juggling, and has a sparkling record including wins at international festivals. His world-leading technique and the way that his crystal ball seems to just float in mid-air unhindered by gravity is a must-see. Associated with Chojinpro, a production firm specializing in performance production.
Sax player, currently very big in Asia, hitting No.1 in the Taiwan Jazz charts and No.12 in the overall charts. One of her live videos has close to 5 million hits on YouTube.
Guitarist with a great interest in the form of music originating in Asia, working through sessions with performers of traditional Japanese musical instruments such as shinobue flutes, wadaiko drums, and shamisens.
Musician. Created the music for movie "The Fallen Angel," and has released three albums. Musical director for Jane Birkin World Tour. Due to release 4th album in spring 2012.
Involved in many different video projects, principally related to ballet. Portraying a unique world through a wonderful artistic style, his work is extending into other creative fields.
After graduating from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, worked as a musician, and also doing design work for MTV in the States. After returning to Japan he creating a large variety of works, including a commercial that received an award at the Cannes Lions.www.freiheit.jp
SPICA present by TIMEX
Uses original video as material for work in a variety of formats, including performance, installation, live shows, and music videos. His expressive range is growing, and his work is noted for its fantastical, mysterious perspective on the world that he creates.
Graduated from the Department of Composition at Tokyo University of the Arts, followed by an MA from the same university. In addition to "mjuc," works under the names "deepframe" and "natureblunt." Recent work includes composition and performance of the Hour Blink media opera. Also deeply involved in media art works such as 100 Years Sea and Floating Instrument.http://www.aiding.jp/mjuc
山本麻理絵 《丸型ポスト》
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All 15 past winners of the prestigious Tokyo Midtown Award art competition will return for Roppongi Art Night and exhibit their installations, sculptures, films, animations and other works. Don’t miss this chance to see the young vibrant talent that put these artists in the global art spotlight.
■Date：3/24（Sat）10：00－5：00am,3/25（Sun）10：00 －18：00
■Venue： PLAZA B 1F Admission free, including Metro Avenue
■Admission free
“Iwashimizu/Jar”
“town/vessels/town”
- MASUMOTO Keiko “Iwashimizu/Jar”“town/vessels/town”
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“Iwashimizu/Jar”
Searching for an interesting form that transcends both the genres of decor and vessels, the artist adopts iwashimizu (springwater) as the motif for the creation of a fountain-like installation that uses real water.
“town/vessels/town”
The culmination of artist’s search for a form that transcends both decoration and vessels, this artwork unites several types of vessels with the “town” as a decorative motif.
- MASUMOTO Keiko (Artist)
- Born in Hyogo, Japan in 1982. Graduated from Graduate Program of Kyoto City University of Arts (Department of Crafts, Ceramics). Her originality in the art of ceramics blurs the border between decorations and containers. Bringing a breath of fresh innovation to the world of ceramics, her works recently have been exhibited in solo shows at INAX gallery and the Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art.
http://keikomasumoto.main.jp/keikomasumotohome/HOME.html
《今、彼方より風向きを。》
- KOMATSU Kosei 《Now The Winds Blow From You》
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Made from the feathers of ducks and crows, an ultrasensitive air movement detector. As it attempts to find the direction of the breeze, it appears to be completely at the mercy of the winds. Just the breeze from the turn of your head will reverse its direction.
Kosei Komatsu
- KOMATSU Kosei (Artist)
- Born in Tokushima Prefecture in 1981. Graduated the Graduate School Program of Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music. Through his creation of devices controlled by natural phenomena, he continues to produce spatial expressions rich in poetry. In recent years, his works have focused on the beauty of the evolution, structure and very existence of birds.
http://kosei-komatsu.com/
《The worker in Tokyo Midtown》
- FUTOYU Masaharu《The worker in Tokyo Midtown》
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A worker is temporarily hired to set up the artwork, and the worker himself sets up a table and there he stays – he is both part of the work and in charge of providing explanations. Upon request from the audience, he will explain the work. The piece is completed when the worker takes the table and leaves.
- FUTOYU Masaharu (Artist)
- As an artist, Futoyu explores the whole concept of human expression in the context of public space. Notable works include a series features a portrait of artist himself printed on a bank note. His works have appeared in many exhibitions including “Koganecho Bazaar”, and “No Man’s Land”.
http://www.futoyu.com/
《Stain "Droop"》
- FUJII Hidemasa《Stain "Droop"》
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This “stain of light” expresses a sense of light penetrating space and even bodies. Light spreads over the screen, and as it mixes together, the images appears to It is expressed the feeling that light penetrates into space and body as “a stain of the light”. Light is spread on a screen, and it gets mixed together, and become a stainlike image. Then it transcend the screen, losing form and seemingly penetrating space and bodies.
Photo:Katsuhiro Ichikawa
Copyright:spiral/Wacoal Art Center
- FUJII Hidemasa (Artist)
- Born in Nara Prefecture in 1984. Graduated from Kyoto University of Art and Design, M.A. Fine Arts. By using LED and polarizing plays to achieve the visualization and materialization of “light” – the medium of visual perception, his experimental works attempt to transform “light” itself into recognizable form.
http://hidemasafujii.blogspot.com/
《フクモ陶器 春の六本祭り》
牛山恵子
- FUKUMOTO Ayumi “Fukumo ceramics Spring Roppon Festival”
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The fake ceramics maker “Fukumo Ceramics” is holding the “Spring Roppon Festival” in Roppongi! Of course, all her familiar artworks as well as Roppon items synonymous with Roppon festival fill the shelves. Be sure to drop by and look for your favorite Roppon goods!
Art Night Programs:
Fukumotoki—Buy ceramics on the web: Saturday, March 24 to Sunday, March 25 Core Time
Inchiki Uranai no Yakata: Sunday, March 25 2:00 to 3:00
- FUKUMOTO Ayumi (Artist)
- Born in Yokohama in 1979. Graduated from Tama Art University (Department of Ceramics, Glass, and Metal Works), and the Graduate School of the University of Tsukuba (Plastic Arts and Mixed Media). At first glance the works of Ayumi Fukumoto, seem to have a real world purpose, but in actuality, they are faux items without function. Fukumoto has won a reputation for her unique installations that feature her fake productions.
http://fukumotouki.shop-pro.jp/
《丸型ポスト》
《シャンプー リンス》
Photo: KATO KEN
- YAMAMOTO Marie “Round type Post” “ Shampoo Rinse”
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Round type Post
Whether you feel a sense of nostalgia for this work depends upon the person.
“Shampoo & Rinse”
Neo-sculpture rendering of shampoo and rinse.
- YAMAMOTO Marie (Sculptor)
- Born in Tokyo in 1988. Graduated from the Graduate School of Musashino Art University (Department of Sculpture). Choosing everyday items such as a vending machine or a postbox as a motif, she sculpts her works from wood, imbuing them with a sense of warmth and often a nostalgic air. Their presence adds a unique quality of freshness to an otherwise ordinary setting.
http://yamamotomarie.nomaki.jp/
《Funky Project 2012 Nanairo Colors》
FUNKY PROJECT×GLOSS
《Funky Project 2012 Nanairo Colors Live Performance》
SPICA presented by TIMEX
- HIRATA Sou 《Funky Project 2012 Nanairo Colors》《Funky Project 2012 Nanairo Colors Live Performance》
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《Funky Project 2012 Nanairo Colors》
In a single story picture, Hirata express a vividly colorful world of fantasy. Colors collide and blend, giving birth to new hues and relating a tale drawn on a huge piece of cloth.
《Funky Project 2012 Nanairo Colors Live Performance》
“Beautifully, Powerfully, Vividly!” In this live art performance on stage, you will be able to experience firsthand that special moment when Hirata gives birth to a new world bursting with color and his imagination.
FUNKY PROJECT × FUNKY SOU HITARA
- HIRATA Sou (Performer)
- Born in 1973. Pursuit of various art expression activities after graduation from Tokyo University of Arts. Since 2008, he began tackling expression in film using his original images. Recently he has been presenting his enigmatic and illusory world view through diverse expression including performance art, installations, live performances, and music videos.
http://www.myspace.com/funky105
“Sepia Clock”, etc.
GAKU KINOSHITA
- KINOSHITA Gaku “Sepia Clock”, etc.
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“Sepia Clock” is the story of a watchmaker and his little girl and the gears of her heart. When the Father goes away to war, he leaves a gift to celebrate her maturity. Though long distances lie between them and it is difficult to express their feelings in words, their hearts remain connected.
- KINOSHITA Gaku(Animation artist)
- Born in Tokyo in 1977. Graduated from Saint Martin’s College (B.A., Graphic Design) and completed post-graduate work at Royal College of Art (M.A. Animation). Involved in the production of various animation works as an animation artist. His warm hand-drawn animations have won numerous awards.
http://www.gaku-kinoshita.com/
“Junjo no komichi”(Path of the Pure Heart)
- EMIKO MAKINO + YUJI YAMAZAKI “Junjo no komichi”(Path of the Pure Heart)
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Even in the town where we were born and raised, or a town where we once lived, or in fact in any town, it exists. We may not remember it, but when this season arrives, we recall it. A springscape of cherry trees. We wonder if that cherry tree in that town that we have fostered in the purity of our heart will blossom again this year. “Junjo no komichi” is a heartscape for everyone. Please throw a petal into this scene.
Participation Programs 「HARU RANRAN」
■Date : 3/24（Sat）－3/25日（Sun）Core Time
makino emiko
- MAKINO Emiko (Sculptor)
- Born in 1986. Graduated from Tama Art University (Department of Ceramic, Glass, and Metal Works). An active sculptor in Tokyo, she creates strange creatures using wood, FRP, metal and other materials, giving shape to her yearning for transformation through her sculptures.
yamazaki yuji
- YAMASAKI Yuji (Metal sculptor)
- Born in 1986. Graduated from the Graduate School of Tama Art University (M.A., Department of Ceramic, Glass, and Metal Works). He creates artworks using metal, FRP, wood and other materials.
“Things reflected.”
ishiyamakazuhiro
- ISHIYAMA Kazuhiro “Things reflected.”
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Nature reflects you, and you reflect Nature.
Masafumi Yasuda
- ISHIYAMA Kazuhiro(Artist)
- Born in Yamagata Prefecture in 1981. Graduated from Graduate School of Tokyo University of the Arts (Inter-media Arts Department Through his fieldwork, he attempts to give form to an “indefinable something” that fundamently support humankind. His works have been exhibited at many exhibitions including “No Man’s Land” and “Water and Land-Niigata Art Festival 2009”.
《Lightning case》
CG by YusukeIguchi
- IGUCHI Yusuke《Lightning case》
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By bringing together essentially weak fluorescent light tubes nearing the end of their life, Iguchi has created something that reveals their amazing power. When the fluorescent light tubes in the frame located along the corridor start to flicker, they cannot be ignored.
- IGUCHI Yusuke(Artist, Student)
- Born in Toronto, Canada in 1985. Currently studying at the Graduate School of Musashino Art University (Department of Sculpture, College of Art and Design). His works have been shown at many exhibitions including “Matsudo Artline Project” and “Kobe Biennale”.
http://yusukeiguchi.art-studio.cc/
“Kuhaku no Kajitsu”
- YAMAMOTO Seiko“Kuhaku no Kajitsu”(The Fruit of Emptiness)
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Lurking in the two divided parts is an accumulation of emptiness. Floating somewhere and sandwiched between two dimensions and three dimensions, it is the fruit that has nothing to do.
谷 裕文
- YAMAMOTO Seiko (Artist)
- Born in Osaka, Japan in 1981. Graduated from the Graduate School of Kyoto University of Art and Design. Using the “floor Plan” of housing property advertisement, she expresses concepts of “inside, outside” and “existence”. Her works have appeared in many exhibitions including “VOCA Exhibition 2011”.
“Keshiki no Danpen” (Fragment of Landscape)
- KIMURA Kohsuke / YAMASAKI Renki “Keshiki no Danpen” (Fragment of Landscape)
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When we pass through the Toei Oedo Line ticket gate and enter Tokyo Midtown, we encounter water flowing into the surface of a wall. At least that was our impression. But there is no flow of water, and no sign that people seem to notice or care. The point is the degree to which people even question whether there is water flowing or not. It is the expression of a fragment of a scene that seems to disappear from our consciousness, just as the artwork does.
- KIMURA Kohsuke (Artist)
- Born in Tochigi Prefecture in 1982. Graduated from the Graduate School of Tokyo University of the Arts (Inter-media Arts, Department of Fine Arts). Participation in exhibitions include “Kobe Biennale”, “Matsudo Artline Project” and “Water and Land –Niigata Art Festival”.
- KURI Mayumi (Artist)
- Born in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1984. Graduated from Musashino Art University (Department of Imaging Arts & Sciences). Film Artist (Cinematographer).
《Stream-Line》
- MASAAKI Yonemoto “Stream-Line”
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The streamlined form of four glass sculptures. The long silence is broken and we witness the moment as they embark on a journey from here to an alien dimension of space.
- MASAAKI Yonemoto (Glass Artist)
- Born in Yamaguchi Prefecture in 1987. Graduated from Kurashiki University of Science and The Arts (Department of Design) and from Toyama City Institute of Glass Art. His works focus on using glass as a motif, and have won recognition for their sculptural impact and technical strengths, winning various awards including the Contemporary Glass Triennial in Toyama.
“Shironokara –tabidachi” (White Color – Departures)
- MAYUMI KURI “Shironokara –tabidachi” (White Color – Departures)
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Deep black armor is painted white, and as a consequence, time-honored Japanese tradition and history disappear, closing the distance between the artist of the present and this artifact of the past.
- MAYUMI KURI (Artist)
- She was born in Aichi Prefecture in 1973. Graduated from the Graduate School of Tokyo Gakugei University (Art Education Department). Active as a metal craft artisan, Kuri is also is an excellent artist, winning many prizes including selection as the Grand Prix Runner-up of the 10th SICF.
《Scene from 2010》
- Tokyo Midtown Kids Art Program
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Workshops promise fun for both parents and kids. Join in right on the spot and begin creating your work of art.
Children and their parents not only can look at art, but together explore the joy of the creative process together.■Date : 3/24（Sat）11：00〜16：30（Planned)
■Venue： ATRIUM
■Entry fee: Free of charge
■Cooperation: CANVAS (NPO)
■Supervision: Hukazawa Art Laboratory
※Entry may be restricted when busy.
《Image for illustrative purposes only》
- Tokyo Midtown 5th Anniversary “Five Rings”
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In the Plaza area, the entranceway to Tokyo Midtown, artworks arranged in a five-ring motif will commemorate the 5th anniversary of the opening of Tokyo Midtown. Be sure to come during the night of “Roppongi Art Night 2012” and enjoy the special illumination and audio show.
On the night of Roppongi Art Night 2012, there is a specially produced light and sound show.
Creative Director 坂巻善徳 a.k.a. sense
Art Director GwaGwa
Guest producer for Roppongi Art Night:Sawako
Audio design cooperation: Fly Sound, Taguchi■Date : 3/24（Sat) - 5/6（Sun）
■Venue： PLAZA 1F
■ No charge to participate
「Mr. Artnight TV」で検索
- Mr. Artnight TV
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Mr. Art Night TV is searching for a star.
Broadcast live from Plaza B1 in Tokyo Midtown.
Entrants each receive a present.
Who will be Mr. Art Night?
This is an interactive art event that anyone can join and enjoy, provided by the Department of Design Informatics, Musashino Art University.■Date : 3/24（Sat）21：00-3:30am
■Venue： PLAZA B 1F
■ No charge to participate
- TOKYO FM
Midtown Studio produce
Midtown Art Crossover
"Yaminabe" -
TOKYO FM Midtown Studio in Tokyo Midtown
presents a broad lineup of the “Art of Software”.
It is a rare chance to see a variety entertainment from Short films and Rakugo (traditional Japanese storytelling) to Chanson and Hikigatari (guitar or keyboard players that provide accompaniment for singing).■Date : 3/24（Sat）23:00-5:00am
■Venue：PLAZA 1F TOKYO FM Midtown Studio
■ No charge to participate
- Shops, Cafes and Restaurants Celebrate the Night with Special Services and Offers!
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This year Tokyo Midtown shops, cafes and restaurants will again be keeping their doors open for Art Night! Many will feature special “one night only” menus, and at the Spanish Bar “Ba-tsu”, they are holding Fujiyama Glass Night and serving delicious beer in Tokyo Midtown Award-winning Fujiyama glasses.
■Date ：3/24（Sat）－3/25（Sun）
■Venue：GALLERIA・ PLAZA
バッジ ¥100〜
ぬいぐるみ ¥3,200
- TSUTAYA Lifestyle CONCIERGE BOOK・DVD/CD
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Culture expert staff guide you through a rich forest of culture to a lineup of classics that do not fade, even after 100 years.
【Special project】
Open all night on Saturday night, March 24, to 05:00 the next morning. Jappy goods are on sale, too.
■Date : 3/24（Sat）10:00-5:00am
3/25（Sun）10：00-23：00
■Venue：PLAZA 10F
■TEL：03-5413-3773
期間限定Fairycake Fairの水玉カップケーキ
- Dining & Bar「yao_ESTAbLISH」
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Casual restaurant. Feel free to drop by for a quick drink or for dinner.
【Special project】
For Roppongi Art Night, the restaurant is transformed into a Mizutama Cafe (Dot cafe). The first 300 customers buying drinks who show the Art Night guidebook receive a gift of an Art Night original Kusama muffler (Offer runs from about 18:00 on Saturday, March 24 until stock run out). Also, during cafe time, drinks in desert sets are free of charge. During dinner time, there is a 500 yen discount on a set of 4 different hors d'oeuvres.
■Date : 3/24（Sat）10：00 - 5：00am（LO 4:30）/3/25（Sun）10：00 - 23：00 ■Venue： CASUAL DINING B1F
■Tel：03-5413-3086
《Fujiyama Glass》
- Spanish Bar “Ba-tsu”
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With dishes starting at \300, this is a casual bar featuring about 50 choices in the tapas menu plus wine, beer and other beverages all at reasonable prices.
[Special Plan]
“Ba-tsu” is serving beer in the Tokyo Midtown Award-winning “Fujiyama Glass”.
■Date : 3/24（Sat）11: 00 - 5 : 00am（LO 4 : 00）/3/25（Sun）11: 00 - 24 : 00 ■Venue： PLAZA 1F
■Tel：03-5413-6380
* The completed work may differ in appearance from the photo
