Immerse yourself in a captivating artistic journey that transverses epochs and continents, from ancient Greece to Ueno Park in Tokyo. At this dynamic exhibition, expect to encounter a grand collection of approximately 150 works showcasing the unique talent and creativity of 19 artists. Featured luminaries include Andy Warhol, Niki de Saint Phalle, René François Ghislain Magritte, Nam Jun Paik, Yoko Ono, David Hockney, and Tsuyoshi Ozawa.
A standout piece is Motohiko Odani's Surf Angel (Provisional Monument 2), created for the Reborn Art Festival 2021-22 in Ishinomaki city. This imposing 6-meter tall sculpture balances gracefully on a wave, facing the wind. Adorned in attire evocative of the famous Nike of Samothrace statue, the angel with its geometric Makaba head signifies a portal to another dimension, representing an intriguing synthesis of vulnerability and strength.
Also on display is Nam June Paik's Robot K-567, a relative of the world's first art robot, Robot K-456, alongside Fabrice Hyber's L'Homme de Bessines, a peculiar fountain that showers water from its 11 body holes and has over 100 clones worldwide.
Taking to heart Nam June Paik's philosophy that human activity thrives on expansion and fluidity while conserving energy – a concept embodied in 'play' – this exhibition challenges the next generation to foster this ethos.