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| The Sogetsu Ikebana School will be holding the 105th Sogetsu Ikebana Exhibition “Play More!” at Nihonbashi Takashimaya. This exhibition is the largest annual exhibition of the Sogetsu school, which has continued since the time of the first headmaster, Sofu Teshigahara, and is a valuable opportunity for representative artists from all over the country to gather together. |
| This exhibition, now in its 105th year, will focus on the spirit of “play” of the third head of the family, Hiroshi Teshigahara, and will display unique works that truly express the excitement of each exhibitor. A total of 474 works will decorate the venue throughout the first and second periods, including a large-scale work by the current head of the house, Akane Teshigahara, and a special area will also be set up where visitors can view precious vases made by Hiroshi. You will be able to fully enjoy the various charms of the Sogetsu style. |
| In addition, the Sogetsu School will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2027, three years from now, and this exhibition, which is just around the corner, will once again introduce the Sogetsu spirit and innovation that will be passed down to the next generation. It is also an opportunity to Please enjoy the numerous works that symbolize the history and future outlook of the Sogetsu School, which has always continued to take on new challenges while respecting tradition. |
 | | 104th Sogetsu Ikebana Exhibition – Works by Iemoto Akane Teshigahara Photo: Yoshiki Nakano |
|  | | 104th Sogetsu Ikebana Exhibition Venue Scene Photo: Yoshiki Nakano |
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| Overview |
| Date: October 23rd (Wednesday) – October 28th (Monday), 2024 |
| First period: October 23rd (Wednesday) – October 25th (Friday) / Second period: October 26th (Saturday) – October 28th (Monday) |
| Time: 10:30am to 7:30pm |
| *Until 3:30 pm on the 25th (Friday) (closes at 4:00 pm), until 4:30 pm on the 28th (Monday) (closes at 5:00 pm) |
| Venue: Nihonbashi Takashimaya Hall main building 8th floor event venue (2-4-1 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) |
| Admission fee: 1,200 yen, free for junior high school students and below |
| Sponsored by: Sogetsu Foundation General Incorporated Foundation |
| Management/Inquiries: Sogetsu-kai General Incorporated Foundation |
| TEL: 03-3408-1154 (Main) FAX: 03-3405-4947 |
| Simultaneously held | | Special exhibition by Akane Teshigahara | | October 16th (Wednesday) – 28th (Monday) Main building 1st floor front stage |
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| *Depending on how crowded the venue is, admission may be restricted. |
| *Due to circumstances, the content, period, etc. of the Sogetsu Ikebana Exhibition may be changed or canceled. |
| For the latest information, please visit Nihonbashi Takashimaya S.C. or the official website of Ikebana Sogetsu School. |
| Nihonbashi Takashimaya S.C. https://www.takashimaya.co.jp/nihombashi/departmentstore/ |
| Ikebana Sogetsu School Official Homepage https://www.sogetsu.or.jp/ |
| | Message from Iemoto Akane Teshigahara | | “The source of creativity is the spirit of play” | | As the previous head of the school, Hiroshi Teshigahara, said, by playing, we can escape the constraints of common sense, liberate our minds, and acquire new perspectives that lead to rich creation. Isn't it? | | This exhibition will be held based on the spirit of Hiroshi, who throughout his life continued to inspire himself and those around him to be “more free and richer.” | | Before the 100th anniversary of Sogetsu's founding school, which is coming up in three years, I would like to once again keep in mind Sogetsu's spirit of respecting freedom and individuality, which has been passed down since its founding, and fly freely through the world of creation. I think so. | | We sincerely hope that as many people as possible can enjoy the energy of “play” that fills the venue. | | Sogetsu school headmaster Akane Teshigahara |
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| Akane Teshigahara, 4th Iemoto of the Sogetsu School |
| In 2001, he became the fourth iemoto. As the leader of Sogetsu, which values freedom of creation, he presents fresh and bold ikebana works at various locations in Japan and abroad. In addition to actively collaborating with artists in other fields, she also directs and teaches the “Akane Junior Class,'' which fosters children's sensitivity and independence through ikebana. |
| In 2020, Gloriosa with the support of crowdfunding to support the flower industry during the coronavirus pandemic |
| Create an installation. In 2021, two solo exhibitions, “Musubu'' (Kyoto, Sogetsu WEST) and “Hiraku'' (Tokyo, Sogetsu Kaikan Annex Atelier), were held to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the succession of the iehead, and received a great response. |
 | | [Flower Industry Support Project] A single flower can change tomorrow (2020/Sogetsu Kaikan, Tokyo) Photo: Naoki Fujioka |
|  | | 20th Anniversary of Iemoto Succession Akane Teshigahara Exhibition Musubu (2021/Kyoto/Sogetsu WEST) Photo: Naoki Fujioka |
|  | | 20th Anniversary of Iemoto Succession Akane Teshigahara Exhibition Hiraku (2021/Tokyo, Sogetsu Kaikan Annex Atelier) Photo: Naoki Fujioka |
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| About Ikebana Sogetsu style | | Sogetsu Ikebana began in 1927 when the first head of the school, Sofu Teshigahara, had doubts about Ikebana, which was based on formality, and sought free expression that respected individuality. Sogetsu's ikebana is always new and freely reflects a person's individuality, without being bound by “forms.” The Sogetsu style can be used anytime, anywhere, by anyone, and using any material. We entrust the flowers with the free thoughts of the person who arranges them, and we arrange them freely in our own way. | | In addition, Sogetsu's ikebana, which has changed with the times, is not only enjoyed in each home, but also brings the beauty and peace of plant expression to all kinds of spaces in society, such as window displays and stage art. |
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| About the interview |
| Please contact the Sogetsu-kai Public Relations Department. |
| Sogetsu Foundation Public Relations Department |
| TEL:03-5411-5100 FAX:03-3405-4947 |
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| Official homepage https://www.sogetsu.or.jp/ |
| Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ikebana.sogetsu |
| Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ikebana.sogetsu/ |
 | | Works by Iemoto Akane Teshigahara Photo: Chukyo Ozawa |
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