In conjunction IKEDA Manabu’s solo exhibition “The Pen – Condensed Universe – ” held at Nihonbashi Takashimaya, Tokyo, from Wednesday 27th September, a commemorative discussion event will be held between Ikeda and Dr. Russell Panczenko (Director Emeritus, the Chazen Museum of Art).
Ikeda’s major work “Rebirth” was created at the Chazen Museum of Art in Wisconsin, USA, over the course of three years and three months.
Dr. Panczenko will address the work’s creation process and art historical elements that may be seen to be explored within its composition, forming part of the appeal of of this major work, the largest in Ikeda’s practice to date. He will then be joined onstage by Ikeda himself, and the two will discuss various aspects of the work. Interpretation in Japanese and English will be provided.
Live Discussion Event: “The Birth of ‘Rebirth’”
Sunday 1st October, 14:00 – 15:30 (doors open at 13:30)
Speakers: Dr. Russell Panczenko (Director Emeritus, Chazen Museum of Art, Wisconsin), IKEDA Manabu
Venue: Lecture Hall One, Main Building, Fine Arts Department, Tokyo University of the Arts (12-8 Ueno Koen, Taito-ku, Tokyo 〒110-8714)
Capacity is limited to 150 attendees
Admission: Free upon presentation of a ticket stub or numbered ticket from IKEDA Manabu’s ongoing exhibition at Nihonbashi Takashimaya. (If a ticket is not presented, regular admission costs 800 JPY, and students have free admission.)
In cooperation with Mizuma Art Gallery
Sponsored by the Asahi Shimbun
Supported by Toppan Printing Co., Ltd.
https://www.takashimaya.co.jp/tokyo/special_event/ikeda/index.html
Information page (in Japanese only) regarding “IKEDA Manabu: The Pen – Condensed Universe – “ at Nihombashi Takashimaya, Tokyo
