TOPIC OF THE WEEK JANUARY 17. 2025~

ART GOLDEN GAI

Step into the Art Golden Gai portal, where Tokyo's rich artistic heritage intertwines with its cutting-edge digital future. Art Golden Gai spans 20 days, across 10 captivating stories, each a tribute to Japan’s diverse subcultures - from the neon glow of cyberpunk to the timeless charm of traditional village life.
Immerse yourself in a living, breathing masterpiece that transcends the boundaries of art and offers a journey through time, culture, and technology. This groundbreaking collaboration between NOX Gallery, Japan’s first physical NFT gallery, and SUPERCHIEF Gallery, the world’s first NFT gallery, is more than an exhibition. It’s a celebration of digital innovation and cultural legacy, brought to life in the heart of Tokyo.
A unique art event will be held in Tokyo, utilizing an entire rental apartment building scheduled for demolition.
The building is “Saison Daikanyama” owned by Tokyo Tatemono Co. Located halfway between Shibuya, Ebisu, and Daikanyama, the 10-story rental condominium was completed in 1986 and is scheduled to be demolished in February 2025 due to its age.
The first and second floors of the building will be used as a digital art gallery for this event titled “Art Golden Street.
The “ART × SHORT FILM Gallery” on the second floor will exhibit video works by artists such as Yasumasa Morimura and Tabaimo.
The entrance and other common areas will be decorated with different themes for each floor, produced by scenic artist AMANDA HAGY, who was in charge of background art for Hollywood films such as “JOKER” and “WEST SIDE STORY.
The concept of each floor is as follows: 2nd floor “Immersive Room”, 3rd floor “MEME Golden Street”, 4th floor “NEO TOKYO”, 5th floor “CODE FOREST”, 6th floor “GRAFFITI”, 7th floor “BURNOUT”, 8th floor “JAPANESE VILLAGE”, 9th floor “CYBER PUNK”, 10th floor DEKOTORA” on the 10th floor.
The residential blocks on the third floor and above will be used by artists to express themselves, with each of the 50 rooms being a different art space, painted or decorated with digital signage or other means as they see fit.

ART GOLDEN GAI

- Jan 28th (Tue)
@ SAISON DAIKANYAMA

https://www.artgoldengai.com/