Theo Jansen Exhibition
Mie Prefectural Art Museum
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At Mie Prefectural Art Museum this summer, meet a world-famous Dutch artist, Theo Jansen, and his “Strandbeests -beach animal- “. Strandbeests are giant artificial creatures that can walk by means of the wind power. We explore the fascination of Jansen’s creation with special exhibits, such as the new series of Strandbeests presented for the first time in Japan, as well as those from the early periods in the 90’s and 00’s, sketches showing the artist’s original ideas, and parts that support their walking mechanism.
This is the first solo exhibition of Theo Jansen in the Chubu-Kinki district of Japan. It will be the perfect experience for families with kids during summer vacation, and more importantly, a great chance for every visitor to encounter widely acclaimed contemporary art interplaying with science and nature.
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Special talk by Theo Jansen
Theo Jansen tells about Strandbeests and lets a Strandbeast walk.
Date: Jul16 (Sun) From 11:00, 13:00, and 15:00
Location: Entrance hall
Special Lecture by Theo Jansen
Theo Jansen shows you the fascination of Strandbeests with movies and pictures.
Date: Jul.17 (Mon / public holiday) From 17:15.
Admission: Free
Participants: 145
Location: Auditorium
*You may take a number at the entrance hall from 16:00 p.m.~
*After this lecture, you may not enter the exhibition because of the closed time.
Animation of Strandbeests (the moving Strandbeests)
From 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, and 16:00. Held daily while the exhibition is open
*Exhibition ticket is required
Craft Workshop “Let’s Make a Minibeest”
You can make a Minibeest and let it run to compete in front of the real Strandbeest.
Date: Aug.19 (Sat) and Aug.20 (Sun) From 10:00 and 14:00
Lecturer: Toshiyuki Nishimura (Gakken Plus Co.,Ltd.）
Location: Entrance hall
Participants: 20 per workshop (Total: 80)
Target Age: From 4th grade of elementary school to junior high school
Admission: ¥1,000
Please refer to the official site for further details.
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Schedule
from July 15, 2017 at 9:30 to September 18, 2017 at 17:00
Open on Jul.17 (Mon) and Sep.18 (Mon). Closed on Jul.18 (Tue).
