EXHIBI­TIONS

PRISM OF THE REAL: MAKING ART IN JAPAN 1989–2010

“Prism of the Real” revisits the art that emerged in Japan between 1989 and 2010 while also tracing how Japanese cultural expression inspired audiences around the world at the same time. The roughly two decades covered by the exhibition are marked by the transition from the tumultuous Showa era (1926–89) to the Heisei era (1989–2019) in Japan and the end of the Cold War globally, as well as the advent of contemporary globalization, enabling the freer movement of people, goods, and information. Cocurated and co-organized by the National Art Center, Tokyo, and M+, Hong Kong, this landmark exhibition reflects on this critical transitionary period through the works of more than 50 artists from Japan and abroad.

The exhibition “Bulgari Kaleidos: Colors, Cultures and Crafts” is also on view.

NATIONAL ART CENTER, TOKYO

The National Art Center, Tokyo, was founded in 2007. Conceived of as an art center without a permanent collection, the NACT provides a place where the public can experience different forms of artistic expression, make new discoveries, and share diverse values. In addition to hosting a broad spectrum of art in one of Japan’s largest exhibition spaces, the NACT collects, provides, and makes publicly accessible art-related information and resources and also runs educational and public programs.

Architect Kisho Kurokawa envisioned the NACT as an art center surrounded by green spaces. His design for the building is notable for its beautiful facade: an undulating glass wall punctuated by a conical main entrance. Visitors can enjoy views of the changing seasons through the glass.

Dining options on-site.