DANDELION PROJECT exhibition at Enryakuji, a world heritage site, art that connects the world through prayers for peace SK Co., Ltd. FINANCIAL GROUP HOLDINGS Press release: November 11, 2024 Art that connects the world through prayers for peace: DANDELION PROJECT exhibition at Enryakuji Temple, a world heritage site Special project to commemorate the 30th anniversary of World Heritage registration: “Saikado Shakado – Special opening of the secret Buddhist statue of Shakyamuni Buddha and special opening of the inner sanctum” SEIJI KAWAJIRI is active as a new generation gallerist who supports the education field and new trends in art. , from Saturday, September 14th to Sunday, December 8th, 2024, Tendai sect head temple It is on display at the special project “Saikado Shakado – Secret Buddha Statue of Shaka Nyorai / Special Opening of the Inner Hall” which is being held at Shakado, the oldest building of Enryakuji Temple on Mt. We will report it.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OAuWq0160k Based on the Tendai sect’s spirit of “illuminating a corner,” Enryakuji Temple on Mt. Hiei hosts the World Peace Religion Summit that transcends sects every year. We are currently exhibiting a special exhibition of “DANDELION PROJECT,” an art work by artist Ryotaro Muramatsu that was created with the desire to transcend all differences and connect the world through prayers for peace. DANDELION PROJECT was started by artist Ryotaro Muramatsu during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. This is an art project in which dandelion art objects, “DANDELION,” are planted (installed) around the world to make the flower, a symbol of peace, bloom around the world.So far, it has been exhibited in 63 locations around the world, including Tokyo, Shanghai, and Paris. has been. Kawajiri has been supporting this art project since 2021, empathizing with the idea, concept, and progressiveness of this art. From November 1st (Friday), the night walk event “NAKED Yosanpo (TM) Mt. Hiei Sakamoto” will be held in the Mt. Hiei Sakamoto area, a place of syncretism of Shinto and Buddhism where the village temple of Mt. Hiei Enryakuji Temple is located. Enryakuji Shakado and the Mt. Hiei Sakamoto area come together to send a message of peace that transcends all differences to the world. • SEIJI KAWAJIRI Profile
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/133148/12/133148-12-01e396cbe66d14307f12754e1385cf53-1801×2700.jpg Founder of KAWAJIRI FOUNDATION, a public interest incorporated foundation certified by the Cabinet Office. The KAWAJIRI FOUNDATION, a public interest incorporated foundation, provides Kawajiri
Scholarships to support university students who are academically excellent but find it difficult to pay their tuition due to financial reasons. He also works as a new generation gallerist supporting artists creating new trends in art and culture, such as supporting the DANDELION PROJECT, an art project that connects the world, and establishing THE GALLERY HARAJUKU. With the guiding principle of “making the world a better place,” he is active in fields such as education, art & culture, and food. He is the author of “GLOBAL CITIZEN: 7 Rules to Make Your Dreams Come True in a World-Standard Way.” Seiji Kawajiri Official Website: https://www.kawajiriseiji.com/ > ・First exhibition of “DANDELION PROJECT,” a participatory art that connects the world, at UAE’s highest international art festival ・Participatory art that connects the world “DANDELION PROJECT”, planting trees in 15 locations around the world in 2023 ・Art DANDELION PROJECT will be exhibited at the national treasure Hikone Castle ・“NAKED Cherry Blossom Festival 2024 World Heritage Site Nijo Castle” supported by new generation gallerist Seiji Kawajiri ・Renewal of the global “edible art experience” course supported by Seiji Kawajiri ・New generation gallerist Seiji Kawajiri’s first book will be released from Fusosha on Wednesday, March 27th • “DANDELION PROJECT” Author: Ryotaro Muramatsu Profile
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/133148/12/133148-12-11510d6c875a3cc30dffc5b832f201c7-1800×2700.jpg Artist/NAKED, INC. Founder/Osaka University of Arts Visiting Professor/Nagano Prefecture Achi Village Branding Director Since founding the creative company NAKED, INC. in 1997, he has led projects in all genres, including video, spatial production, regional revitalization, and traditional culture. The director’s works have received 48 nominations and awards at international film festivals, including both long and short films. In 2018, he began working as an individual artist and has exhibited his works both domestically and internationally. In 2020, he launched the DANDELION PROJECT, a networked art project that connects the world through prayers for peace in times of division, and works to install works around the world. In 2023, he will be in charge of directing the social event hosted by the Prime Minister and his wife at the G7 Hiroshima Summit. Official website: https://ryotaro-muramatsu.com “Saikado Shakado Hall Special Opening of the Secret Buddha Statue of Shakyamuni Buddha and Special Opening of the Inner Hall” Event overview Event name “Saikado Shakado Hall Special Opening of the Secret Buddha Statue of Shakyamuni Buddha and Special Opening of the Inner Hall” Location Mt. Hiei Enryakuji Temple West Tower Shakado (Tenhorindo) Event period Saturday, September 14, 2024 – Sunday, December 8, 2024 Event time 9:30～15:30 Ticket price Inner shrine special pilgrimage fee 800 yen Free for preschoolers (A separate fee is required to visit the halls of Enryakuji Temple.) Sponsored Shakado Special Open Project Executive Committee, Mt. Hiei Enryakuji Sponsored Sakamoto Tourism Association, Biwako Otsu Tourism Association, Mt. Hiei/Lake Biwa DMO Cooperation Nakamura Candle Co., Ltd., West Japan Railway Company
