[Nishitsu Group] Works by artists active around the world will appear at ONE FUKUOKA BLDG.
Nishitetsu Group Press release: September 26, 2024 Works by artists active around the world will appear at ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. From the “creative intersection” that creates a place for diverse ideas and encounters, we send out a wide variety of art that you can see and feel! Nishi-Nippon Railway Co., Ltd. (Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Representative Director, President and Executive Officer Koichi Hayashida) is developing ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. (hereinafter referred to as ONE Building), which is scheduled to open in the spring of 2025 in the “Tenjin Big Bang” area promoted by Fukuoka City. We will develop art works that bring diversity to the city of Fukuoka and create new value. In order to embody the development concept of “Creative Crossroads,” works by domestic and international artists will be displayed throughout the building upon opening. It will be enjoyed by not only One Building users but also many people visiting Tenjin, and will play a role in improving the creativity of the city. Below, we will introduce some of the fascinating artists and content. ■Public art that colors one building Mr. Makoto Kagoshima “Mi volas paroli” / 2nd floor underground to 4th floor above ground
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/17692/652/17692-652-5a928f25d8dae13523b462709d7d7979-2353×2005.jpg Work images (partial) An inlaid art tile work that serves as a guidepost is set on the wall next to the escalator from the 2nd basement floor to the 4th floor of the building. A variety of underwater and terrestrial creatures happily welcome visitors. [Coordination: FACT]
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/17692/652/17692-652-75c32900888cbd0009631b87df3987a6-1709×1277.jpg Mr. Mutsumi Kagoshima I was born and raised in Fukuoka, and still live there.The first company I worked for after graduating from school was Nick Co., Ltd. (Iwataya), which was located in the old Fukuoka Building and was a driving force behind the housing culture in Fukuoka and Kyushu. (Established in 1966, disbanded in 1999). It was an exciting, dream-like company where I enjoyed coming to work every day. The character used on the NIC package was a zebra. The design features many creatures, including a zebra. We hope you enjoy searching for it inside the museum. The title of the work, “Mi volas paroli”, means “I want to talk” or “I want to talk” in Esperanto. Originally, I wanted to give the title in the language of animals or plants, but unfortunately, as a human, I can’t do that, so I created an artificial title with the hope of connecting people with different native languages. I thought that the best language would be Esperanto. I hope that this space will be a place where people can meet and have real conversations and understand each other without being bound by national borders, gender, or religion. Born in Fukuoka. Influenced by his grandfather, who was a sculptor, he majored in ceramics at Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts. After graduating, he worked at the interior shop “NIC” in the Fukuoka Building, and then became independent as a potter. Currently working in a atelier in Fukuoka City, he produces a wide variety of works including ceramics, fabrics, and prints. He has held solo exhibitions not only in Japan but also overseas such as L.A., London, and Taipei, and has gained popularity.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/17692/652/17692-652-51cd31dcaee16f19c3fd8c2668129257-1280×853.jpg Mutsumi Kagoshima Everyday Exhibition/PLAY! MUSEUM (Photographer: Kazuko Uemoto)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/17692/652/17692-652-80ef9d98a4c476fb1bad575af3137d75-960×1280.jpg MESSUMS LONDON Nicolai Bergmann “Future Bloom” / Northwest side plaza
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/17692/652/17692-652-39ef57c03b851651c27c00ffafcd5f5b-3900×2604.jpg Work image (part) A large-scale green wall measuring approximately 12m x 8m that will become a landmark at Tenjin Crossing A collaboration work between and art. Plum blossoms are associated with Fukuoka and Tenjin. Modernly expressed with stainless steel of various sizes.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/17692/652/17692-652-d01460255eff54cfd1dce989a40f74b5-2458×1639.jpg Nicolai Bergmann (C)Nicolai Bergmann K.K. This work creatively captures the beautiful moment when a plum blossom blooms from a bud, using the motif of plum blossoms, which have a deep connection with Fukuoka Tenjin. By expressing the delicate and soft petals using contrasting stainless steel, we have created an impressive finish that will become a symbol of the One Building. The petals are all angled at different angles to capture and reflect light from various directions. During the day, the green wall’s appearance changes depending on the season and time of day, reflecting the light from the petals illuminated by natural light, allowing you to feel the passage of time. At night, soft light leaks from the petals, creating beautiful shadows on the green wall. For the plants on the green wall, we use the durable “Oitabi”, which is not easily affected by the natural environment. We aimed to create a work that would express the more than 100-year history of Nishi-Nippon Railway Co., Ltd., which is deeply rooted in this area, and the future of Tenjin, while also making the building a new landmark for Fukuoka.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/17692/652/17692-652-df5f98381505aa622e0ef6a5ef0d89c0-1378×919.jpg 2022 -THE FLOWER BOX EXHIBITION IN DAZAIFU (C) Nicolai Bergmann K.K. A flower artist who came to Japan alone from Denmark at the age of 19 and blossomed her talent. With a unique style that combines
Scandinavian tastes and Japanese sensibilities, the “Flower Box” that she invented has become popular as a standard flower gift. Currently, he is expanding his activities into the fashion and design worlds, and is currently expanding his business to Seoul and Denmark based in Japan. In 2021, he will open Nikolai Bergman Hakone Gardens in Gora, Hakone, expanding his field of activity beyond the boundaries of flower design. Mr. Leandro Erlich “Pixel Tree” / Southwest plaza
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/17692/652/17692-652-4143df2087b81fa853b3609acc0bbe72-800×634.jpg Work image (C)Leandro Erlich Studio A work that symbolizes modern times, combining the “real natural world” and the “virtual world that exists around us.” Art that resembles a tree made of pixel-shaped leaves will decorate the square at the entrance of Ai-dori at Fukuhaku. [Coordination: ArtTank (Etsuko Kodaira/Toshiro Kondo)] Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/17692/652/17692-652-4aa29456878f9dc4b26ef3a423e3bff1-856×1280.jpg Mr. Leandro Erlich (C)Romeo Erlich In a building that could become a landmark in the center of Fukuoka City, the project art work “Pixel Tree” that I designed for this place will be installed. This work is a completely new type of work, with no previous work that could be called a prototype, and I am developing an idea for this location based on an idea that I have had for a long time. For me, it is a dream come true to see something that was just an idea take shape into reality. I myself am very much looking forward to its completion. There are various themes behind this work. It’s about our relationship with nature, our relationship with technology, and innovation. I am very excited to start this new beginning and adventure with you all.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/17692/652/17692-652-a18d2e462658cb7150903a9276cc7495-1800×2700.jpg Swimming Pool photo: Keizo Kioku courtesy: 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa (C) 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa Artist and contemporary artist born in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. He has published numerous works that explore how humans perceive phenomena, interact with space, and grasp reality. Many of his works are three-dimensional structures such as parts of buildings, and they use optical illusions and are experiential in that the act of viewing them becomes part of the work itself. ■Attractive works can also be found inside the hotel Mr. Noritaka Tatehana Approximately 80 new works will be on display at ONE FUKUOKA HOTEL, ranging from works using traditional craft techniques to contemporary paintings.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/17692/652/17692-652-1590db9c6e599c4a9906057ce22047af-3000×1996.jpg Noritaka Tatehana Photo: GION As I listened to him talk about the backstory of the hotel design and the Tenjin faith that was the source of his inspiration, I was excited to hear that he was asked to do this because it overlaps with the themes of the work I usually work on. I advocate the word “Rethink” as a concept for my creative activities as a writer. This means “reviewing the past of Japanese culture and creating a new culture for the future.” In this project as well, the “Fuku Building” that was loved in this area will be reborn as a “one building”, but we believe that the local character and culture that was nurtured there should be passed on to the next generation. The works I worked on this time are approximately 80 new works, mainly a series of paintings with the motif of “lightning.” It was a great honor for me to be able to bring together and present a wide variety of works, from those that utilize traditional craft techniques to contemporary paintings. Born in Tokyo in 1985, graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts in 2010, majoring in dyeing and weaving. In 2016, he has developed a wide range of activities, including holding a bunraku performance at the Fondation Cartier Contemporary Art in Paris. His masterpieces, such as “Heelless Shoes,” which were inspired by the high clogs worn by prostitutes, are housed in collections such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/17692/652/17692-652-5ebc6bc2933e92876cbec5ff022aa88a-3000×1996.jpg Past works At One Building, many art works will continue to appear one after another in preparation for the opening! Please look forward to it! [Reference] About Tenjin Big Bang
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/17692/652/17692-652-11c4ce39cb4988cc922e86854a30bf8d-658×312.png A project to create new space and employment in the Tenjin area by promoting the rebuilding of private buildings by taking advantage of deregulation, etc. By taking advantage of the opportunity to relax the height restrictions under the Civil Aeronautics Act through the National Strategic Special Zone and by combining various measures, we will rebuild the building into an advanced building with high earthquake resistance, as well as improve waterfront areas, greenery, culture, art, history, etc. The aim is to further refine the charm of the city and create a city that is chosen by many citizens and businesses, where people can feel diverse individuality and richness. Furthermore, the number of applications for building confirmation in the Tenjin Big Bang area (approximately 500m radius from Tenjin intersection) is 63. (February 2015 after the start of Tenjin Big Bang to the end of March 2023)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/17692/652/17692-652-12d2617dd0bc181ebe2c73a5ced3e46a-679×540.png [Reference] About Fukuoka Art Next (FaN) We will further develop the efforts of the Fukuoka City Museum of Art and the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum to increase opportunities for citizens to come into contact with art, feel its value and appeal, and improve their well-being, as well as support artists’ activities and work internationally. We aim to increase the number of artists from Fukuoka who do this.
