Ryutaro Takahashi Collection “ART de Cha Cha Cha – Exploring the DNA of Japanese Contemporary Art

Holding period

2023.04.28 〜 2023.08.27

Exploring the DNA of Japanese contemporary art and its appeal

Dr. Ryutaro Takahashi, a psychiatrist, is one of Japan’s foremost art collectors. Mr. Takahashi’s collection of over 3,000 works, known as the “Ryutaro Takahashi Collection,” offers a comprehensive view of contemporary Japanese art.

This exhibition features a selection of approximately 40 works by about 30 of these artists. Works by artists such as Akira Yamaguchi, Tadanori Yokoo, Keisaburo Okamura, Tomoko Konoike, and Shio Suga will be introduced, with a focus on works that inherit cultural values while reinterpreting them from a unique perspective. At the same time, WHAT MUSEUM will hold a public production for the first time. Artist Masayoshi Nojo will create a new work in the public production space.

Exhibition-related events will also be held during the exhibition period. The museum’s “Architectural Warehouse” houses more than 600 architectural models entrusted by architects and design firms, some of which can also be viewed (admission to the Architectural Warehouse: 700 yen; set ticket: admission to the main exhibition + admission fee of 2,000 yen).

Event SummaryOutline

Location WHAT MUSEUM 1st floor SPACE1 and 2nd floor Terada Warehouse G, 2-6-10 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Access 5 minutes from Tennozu Isle Station on the Tokyo Monorail or Tokyo Waterfront Area Rapid Transit Rinkai Line, 15 minutes from JR/Keikyu Shinagawa Station

Holding period Friday, April 28 – Sunday, August 27, 2023
Opening Hours 11:00-18:00 (last admission 17:00)
Contact Us info.what@terrada.co.jp
admission fee 1,500 yen *Online ticket system
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