William Merrell Vories Exhibition
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At The Museum of Modern Art, Shiga
Media: Other, Architecture, Art Talk
William Merrell Vories (1880-1964) resided and worked in Ohmi Hachiman. During the summers, he would live in Karuizawa and expanded his architecture business with the help of Christian missionaries. Now, Vories's works can be seen all over Japan as well as overseas, and are still in heavy use. His works are based on Christian faith, focusing on simplicity and utilitarianism.
The exhibition focuses on exploring Vories' conceptual process through photographs, videos, models and other reference sources. In addition, a life size replica of the hut in Karuizawa will be on display.
Art Talk: February 17th (Sun) 13:30-, March 2nd (Sun) 13:30-, March 16th (Sun) 14:00-
[Image: Vories Memorial Hall at Ohmi Hachiman]
Schedule
From 2008-02-09 To 2008-03-30
Artist(s)
Website
http://www.shiga-kinbi.jp/exhibition/exhibition_da... (Japanese)
Fee
Adults ￥900, College - High School Students ￥650, Junior High - Elementary School Students ￥450
Venue Hours
From 9:30 To 17:00
Closed on Mondays
Note:If Monday is a National Holiday, the museum will be open on Monday but closed the following Tuesday. Closed for the year-end holidays.
Maps
Yahoo (Japanese)
Mobile Map (Japanese)
Access
From Seta station on the JR Biwako line, take the bus. 5 minute walk from bus stop Bunkazone-mae.
Address
1740-1 Ogaya-cho, Seta Minami, Otsu, Shiga 520-2122
Phone: 077-543-2111 Fax: 077-543-4220
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Reviews
A time before 'starchitects'
By Matthew Larking
Special to The Japan Times
Vories the architect was enamored with doing Jesus the carpenter's work, taking up the spirit of humility in contrast to the present day's desire for celebrity ...
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Venue: The Museum of Modern Art, Shiga
Schedule: From 2008-02-09 To 2008-03-30
Address: 1740-1 Ogaya-cho, Seta Minami, Otsu, Shiga 520-2122
Phone: 077-543-2111 Fax: 077-543-4220
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