NINAGAWA Mika with EiM: Lights of the beyond, Shadows of this world
2025/1/11-2025/3/30
Venue [ Higashiyama Cube ]
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Photographer and film director Mika Ninagawa, as part of her creative team EiM, takes on a new challenge “NINAGAWA Mika with EiM: Lights of the beyond, Shadows of this world” which take place at the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art from Saturday, January 11th to Sunday, March 30th, 2025. This exhibition will be the largest exhibition by Mika Ninagawa in the Kansai region to date.
The exhibition will feature installations created with original videos and three-dimensional displays. Mika Ninagawa, who has also served as a “Visit Kyoto Ambassador Of Kyoto City,” drew inspiration from the city to collaborate with EiM on a series of ten Japanese scroll painting experiences.
In these chaotic times marked by the pandemic and global conflicts, the importance of well-being is increasingly recognized worldwide. People now find it essential to take time to reconnect with themselves. Through this “NINAGAWA Mika with EiM” exhibition, visitors will become the protagonists of a narrative-driven exhibition. By engaging with the artists’ inner worlds reflected in the works, they will be invited to explore their own inner selves, fostering a meaningful experience of confronting their existence and the world around them.
Information
- Period
- January 11 (Sat.)－March 30 (Sun.), 2025
- Time
- 10:00-18:00 (Last admission 17:30)
- Venue
- Higashiyama Cube
- Closed on
- Mondays, except pubic holidays
- Admission
- Adults ¥2,300 (¥2,100)
University Students ¥1,600 (¥1,400)
High School Students ¥1,100 (¥900 )
Elementary and Junior High School Students ¥800 (¥600)
*Preschool children are free, but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (junior high school age or older).
*Free admission for persons with a disability certificate and one attendant.
Advance Ticket (on sale from Oct 30 - Jan 10)
Furthermore, tickets and original merchandise for this exhibition will soon be available as return gifts for Kyoto City's Furusato Nozei (hometown tax program). More information will be provided on the official website as they become available.
Artists
Creative Team “EiM”
Creative team formed by photographer and film director Mika Ninagawa, data scientist Hiroaki Miyata, set designer ENZO, creative director Isao Kuwana, and lighting director Koshiro Ueno. A diverse team for various creative projects.
Notable exhibitions include “Embracing Lights” (Appi Art Project, 2022), “Eternity in a Moment” (Tomio Koyama Gallery Maebashi, 2023), “Eternity in a Moment” (TOKYO NODE, 2023-2024), “NINAGAWA Mika with EiM: Where Humanity Meets Nature” (Hirosaki Museum of Contemporary Art, 2024), and “Dreams of the Beyond in the Abyss” (Forest Festival of the Arts Okayama: Clear-skies Country, 2024).
Mika Ninagawa
Photographer and Film Director
Mika Ninagawa works mainly in photography, but also works extensively in film, video, and spatial installations. Winner of numerous awards including the Kimura Ihei Photography Award, she published her photography book with Rizzoli N.Y. in 2010. She has directed five feature films including “Helter Skelter” (2012) and the Netflix original drama “FOLLOWERS” (2020). With over 120 photography books published and more than 150 solo exhibitions and 130 group exhibitions, she continues to showcase her work both domestically and internationally. Her most recent solo exhibition “Eternity in a Moment' (TOKYO NODE, December 2023 - February 2024) attracted 250,000 visitors. Her latest photography book is titled “Eternity in a Moment.”
https://mikaninagawa.com
Hiroaki Miyata
Data Scientist/Professor at Keio University
Utilizing data science and other scientific methods, Miyata engages in research aimed at challenging social transformation and contributing to a better reality. Since 2022, he has been active as the executive director of the creative team EiM, formed alongside Mika Ninagawa and ENZO. In this exhibition, he also serves as a co-curator with Shinya Takahashi, the General Manager of Renewal Project Office, Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art.
ENZO
Set Designer/Artist
Representative of R.mond inc. ENZO specializes in art set design and production for television commercials, music videos, and film projects. Additionally, he is involved in set design for live performances, as well as floor design for stores and buildings, and art design for exhibitions and collection presentations at various events.Isao Kuwana,
Creative Director
Kuwana works on a wide range of experience design centered around space, including facility design for corporate promotion hubs, branding events, and site-specific installations in urban environments.Koshiro Ueno
Lighting Director
Ueno has worked on commercials for PlayStation and Häagen-Dazs, as well as music videos for artists such as Ringo Sheena, Kenshi Yonezu, King Gnu, and Aimyon. His notable film projects include 'Sono hi, Curry Rice Ga Dekiru Made (Until the Curry is Ready)' and 'Village.' He is also involved in graphic photography for apparel brands such as UNDERCOVER.- Organizer: “NINAGAWA Mika with EiM: Lights of the beyond, Shadows of this world” Executive Committee
- Cooperation: LED TOKYO co.
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©mika ninagawa
Courtesy of Tomio Koyama Gallery
©mika ninagawa
Courtesy of Tomio Koyama Gallery
©mika ninagawa
Courtesy of Tomio Koyama Gallery
