August 6 (Wed) - October 26(Sun), 2014
Takahiro Suzuki (born in 1967, Osaka) has been conveying his "Life Energy" to all viewers directly by writing the word, "Ikiro" (Be Alive!) like Sha-kyo (sutra copying) as a performance in Japan as well as overseas. This exhibition will show his documented photographs of the past as well as his paintings. Also by inviting Suzuki to the museum, we will hold his performance, "Ikiro" and he will make artwork as well. The workshop with participation of the viewers will also be held to covey his art activities directly to you all.
Takahiro Suzuki Web Site: http://www.ikiro.net/top.html
■ Takahiro Suzuki himself will conduct performances and hold open studios in the gallery.
The artist will stay during a period of a month (August 5 - September 7). The real aspect of this artist who writes "Ikiro" will be introduced. At the same time, paintings in open studio will also be shown. Moreover, workshops and talk shows will also be held while he is staying.
Open Studio in the Gallery
- Date & Time
- August 6 (Wed) – September 7 (Sun), 2014, 11:00 - 16:30
*Admission ticket to permanent collection galleries needed for entry to the gallery.
■ First Solo Exhibition at the Museum
Suzuki has been participating in group exhibitions worldwide, but it is surprising to know that this will be his first solo exhibition at a museum in Japan, thus, it will also be the first introduction in Kyushu. The introduction of internationally well-experienced Suzuki’s activities will surely give some influences in the art world in Fukuoka.
■ Workshop "Let's Make IKIRO – Be Alive T-shirt!"
All the T-shirts will be exhibited in the museum courtyard.
- Date & Time
- August 9 (Sat), 13:30 - 15:30
- Assemble place
- Lecture Room 1F, Fukuoka Art Museum
- What to bring
- Bring a T-shirt - light colors only (No black color as letterings will be written in black)
- Limited to
- 30 people
- Limited for
- Third graders and above
- Participation fee
- Free of charge
- How to apply
- Apply on the day. Participation possible after starting.
Reception begins 30 minutes prior to the starting time.
New participants allowed as others complete the shirt.
■ Workshop "Self-Discovery Art"
Let’s build a ‘Bridge!’
by using drawing paper, scissors and cellophane tape
- Date & Time
- August 10 (Sun), 13:30 - 15:30
- Assemble place
- Lecture Room 1F, Fukuoka Art Museum
- Limited to
- 30 people
- Intended for
- Jr. High School students and above
- Participation fee
- Free of charge
- How to apply
- Apply on the day. Accepted in order of arrival. Reception begins 30 minutes prior to the starting time. Application closes when capacity is reached.
■ Film Showing, “Water in the Desert” (2003, 90 minutes)
- Date & Time
- August 22 (Fri), August 29 (Fri), 18:00 – 19:30 for each
August 30 (Sat), 15:30 – 17:00 - Venue
- Auditorium, 1F, Fukuoka Art Museum
- Limited to
- 15 people each day
*No prior application needed. Audience admitted in order of arrival. Reception begins 30 minutes prior to the starting time.
■ Artist Talk
- Date & Time
- August 30 (Sat), 13:30 - 15:30
- Venue
- Lecture Room 1F, Fukuoka Art Museum
*No prior application needed. Audience admitted in order of arrival. Reception begins 30 minutes prior to the starting time.
Click to enlarge
IKIRO 1997
Mt.Kaliash, Tibet
IKIRO for Sky 2008
Lychen, Germany
IKIRO 2007
Berlin, Germany
IKIRO 2007
Volklinger Steel Factory, Germany
IKIRO 1996
New York, U.S.A
IKIRO with 100 Children
2009 Gorzów, Poland
Girl with a Pearl Necklac
2013
The Source
2013
Beuys's Chair
2013
The Snow
2012
The Strawberry
2012
The Lightning
2013
The Rose
2014
- Venue
- Theme Gallery (Inside Modern Art Gallery) and Courtyard, Fukuoka Art Museum
- Open Hours
- 9:30am - 5:30pm (no admittance after 5:00pm)
For August, hours are extended until 7:30pm (no admittance after 7:00pm) unless Sundays and National Holidays (9:30am to 5:30pm, no admittance after 5:00pm) - Closed
- Mondays except for September 15 and October 13 which fall on holidays; the days of September 16 and October 14 will be closed.
- Admission fee
- (Admission Fee for Permanent Galleries)
Adults: 200yen (150yen), College & High School Students: 150yen (100yen), Middle & Primary School Students: Free of Charge
*Prices in the brackets are discounted prices for groups of 20 people or more. - Access to
- http://www.fukuoka-art-museum.jp/english/ea/html/ea04/fs_ea04.htm
- Organizer
- Fukuoka Art Museum
- Supported by
- Fukuoka Municipality of Motooka Jr. High School Art Club
Fukuoka Municipality of Higashi Sumiyoshi Elementary School
Fukuoka Prefectural Genyo High School
Pamphlet
The artist Takahiro Suzuki continues to write “Ikiro”. It is a compiled pamphlet of his documentary photos of the “Ikiro Project” as well as his recent paintings, “Sunday Painting Series”. It is being published alongside with the exhibition held at the museum. This publication, which the artist himself designed and edited shows the fruit of his efforts straightforwardly and reveal the essence of art through his steady art activities.
210×148cm,
32 pages, 540yen
(tax included)
Purchase at the Fukuoka Art Museum Bookshop
*You can also purchase this pamphlet through mail. Please use e-mail for further inquiry.
http://www.fukuoka-art-museum.jp/english/ef/html/ef01/fs_ef01.htm