[Himeji City] Enjoy the immersive feeling! “TeamLab Existence in Infinite Continuity” Himeji City Museum of Art

• Table of Contents
• TeamLab exhibition held in Himeji for the first time in four years
• A brief introduction to five early works
• We also recommend the "Garden Art Project"
• Great value bus tickets
• basic information

TeamLab exhibition held in Himeji for the first time in four years

Four years ago, the Himeji City Museum of Art, which had just completed renovation work, held a teamLab exhibition. For many people who thought that museums were places where you quietly faced and appreciated each piece of art, this exhibition showed them a new way to enjoy art by presenting a style of viewing art while walking through a venue that was completely enveloped in video.

The TeamLab exhibition is now being held in Himeji for the first time in four years.

The current exhibition, "TeamLab: Existence in the Continuum of Infinity," is being held as part of the All Himeji Arts & Life Project, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the opening of the Himeji City Museum of Art and the 30th anniversary of Himeji Castle being registered as a World Heritage Site.

The exhibition will be divided into two periods, with the first period running from July 22 (Sat) to October 9 (Mon, holiday), 2023, and the second period running from October 21 (Sat) to January 21 (Sun), 2024. All artworks will be rotated, with a total of 10 works on display. This exhibition allows visitors to immerse themselves in a sense of unity that is borderlessly connected between the real world, where they can move around freely, and the artwork space created by teamLab's unique video technology.

TeamLab exhibitions are held in various places, but even if it is the same work, it will look different in different venues depending on the layout, such as the size and position of the pillars, creating a space that is unique to the Himeji City Museum of Art.

TeamLab values ​​the creation of a "ultrasubjective space." It's difficult to put into words or to understand intellectually, but the real place you are in and what you see in the work are connected, and different sensations emerge over time, so the best way to enjoy it is to experience it as your heart desires.

Although photographs are used in this article, they are merely snapshots of a moment in the flow of time. The sense of immersion and unity with the artwork while enjoying the time is what makes this exhibition so fascinating.

A brief introduction to five early works

Here is a brief introduction to the five works in the first half of "TeamLab: Existence in the Infinite Continuum" (Saturday, July 22nd, 2023 to Monday, October 9th, 2023 (National Holiday)).

"Life Survives by the Power of Life II" looks like a digitized version of a traditional Japanese hanging scroll, but teamLab's work goes far beyond that.

Even if a work of art cut out using a lens or perspective is projected onto a display surface, there should be a boundary, but there isn't one here. The real world you are in and the space of the work are connected in three dimensions, so get closer and look carefully. You will see the word "raw" in the gently moving image. If you don't see it, wait a while and try again.

"Autonomous Abstraction, a phenomenon that continues from the universe to one's own existence" is a work that represents the phenomenon in which, when touched, the dots of light flicker and the rhythm of their hues change, causing them to seem to separate, but then regroup. With the flickering of the light and the tones that resonate in the space, this work gives the viewer a sense of exhilaration as they participate in the work.

"The Multiplying Mori of Infinite Life" is a work that you'll want to enjoy by looking around rather than just looking at one side. The life and death of flowers. Flowers that scatter when you touch them. If you stay there for a long time, you'll feel like you're having a conversation with the flowers projected on the screen.

"Inverted Indiscretion – Light in Dark" is also a mysterious space. "Spatial Calligraphy" is drawn in the air with a brush. TeamLab also calls "calligraphy" written in space "Spatial Calligraphy", and by reconstructing the depth, speed, and power of the ink strokes in three dimensions with their own unique interpretation, the calligraphy moves between two and three dimensions.

The first hanging scroll-like piece, "Life Lives on the Power of Life II," also features the character for "life" written in spatial calligraphy. This is the incredible power of teamLab's "ultrasubjective space." The piece is supposed to rotate in a fixed direction, but it mysteriously appears to rotate both clockwise and counterclockwise.

If you go with someone, it's interesting to talk about what you see. Even though you're probably looking at the same thing, you might see different things.

"Dissipative Figures – Human, Light in Dark" is a work that resembles a human figure and is constantly moving. TeamLab calls this a "light sculpture" and creates three-dimensional sculptures in a digital space.

In this work, the vortex of lines moving and the ambiguous boundaries of the human figure make it appear more vital and powerful. "Existence in an infinite continuum." These words carry a lot of weight. Try moving closer and further away to appreciate the work.

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*Late exhibition (reference image) TeamLab "Flutter of Butterflies, Fleeting Life" © TeamLab

In the second half of the exhibition (from Saturday, October 21st to Sunday, January 21st, 2024), a different work will be exhibited. It will be a completely different world of work, so we are looking forward to it. To reduce congestion, we recommend that you make reservations for specific dates and times on weekends and holidays. "TeamLab: Existence in the Continuum of Infinity"

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Prior to the exhibition at Himeji City Museum of Art, a related exhibition, "TeamLab Engyo-ji Temple: Cognitive Presence," is being held at Shoshazan Engyo-ji Temple from Saturday, April 29th (National Holiday) to Sunday, December 3rd, 2023.

This exhibition has a completely different theme from the one at the museum, so if you haven't seen it yet, it would be worth checking them out together.

We also recommend the "Garden Art Project"

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"Yuko Hirai Dance x Fujiko Nakaya "White Heron Flying" Fog Sculpture #47769 -Yohaku-" March 12, 2023 Performance scene ©Fujiko Nakaya ©Yuko Hirai

As part of the "Garden Art Project" that utilizes the front garden of the Himeji City Museum of Art, the second garden art project by "fog artist" Fujiko Nakaya, who creates fog sculptures, "Fujiko Nakaya "White Landscape - Primitive Earth" Fog Sculpture #47769" will be held from Wednesday, May 3rd (National Holiday) to Sunday, November 26th, 2023.

The Garden Art Project is an effort to turn the unique landscape that encompasses the World Heritage Site and National Treasure Himeji Castle, the Nationally Registered Tangible Cultural Property Himeji City Museum of Art, and the garden where 13 sculptures are on display into a work of art.

Fog occurs twice an hour between 10:00 and 17:00. Under normal circumstances, it occurs for 10 minutes from every hour and for 5 minutes from every 30 minutes. When it is cloudy or has low temperatures and high humidity, it occurs for 5 minutes from every hour and for 5 minutes from every 30 minutes, and is suspended when it is raining or with 100% humidity.

Admission is free. Please enjoy it together with the TeamLab exhibition.

(Writer: Ryuji Tsukamoto)

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basic information

Himeji City Museum of Art "TeamLab: Existence in the Infinite Continuity"

Address: 68-25 Honmachi , Himeji City Hyogo Prefecture

Period: First period: July 22, 2023 (Saturday) - October 9, 2023 (Monday, holiday) Second period: October 21, 2023 (Saturday) - January 21, 2024 (Sunday)

Closed: Mondays (open on September 18th, October 9th, and January 8th), September 19th (Tuesday), December 28th (Thursday) to January 3rd (Wednesday), January 9th (Tuesday)

Contact: 079-222-2288

Admission fee: 1,500 yen for adults, 1,100 yen for high school and university students, 700 yen for elementary and junior high school students

Access: About 20 minutes on foot from JR Himeji Station, then take the Shinki Bus (7) or (8) bus stop (3, 4, 5, 61, 62, 64, 81, 82, 84, 86) for about 8 minutes and get off at the Himeyama Park South, Medical Center, Art Museum stop

Parking: Use nearby parking lots

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