Tokyo
Art
2020.09.11
Ginza Tsutaya Bookstore (Chuo-ku, Tokyo) has begun the limited sale of sculpted redevelopment, which is an accurate reproduction of “Akishinoji Kageten-tenji” which is said to be the only statue of Gigeitenzo in Japan. I will. This work has been completed with unprecedented reproducibility based on highly accurate data created by 3D scanning of the real thing.
An important cultural property, “Kizoku Denkyo Tenryu Statue”, which is owned by Akishinoji Temple in Nara City, Nara Prefecture, is the only statue in Japan that is transmitted.
As a celestial maiden, Kekiten gathers the faith of performing arts, artists and creators because it is said to have the merit of fulfilling various arts and Fukunoku Enman.
This time, with the permission of Akishinoji, the graceful form was faithfully reproduced using high-precision data obtained by 3D scanning the actual Buddha image. In addition, based on the technique cultivated by the wood carving painter Chiaki Takaaki, realistic coloring is applied to recreate the unique texture created only by the images of the eternal time.
You can enjoy the atmosphere as if you were looking at the real thing, and you can also see the back and sides of the statue, which you cannot see in the temple.
This work will be on sale from Monday, August 24th, at the following stores only.
・Ginza Tsutaya bookstore, online store
・Nara Tsutaya Bookstore
| Product name: | Akishinoji Kakegei standing statue |
|---|---|
| Series name: | Wooden Buddha series |
| Manufacturer: | Ism |
| Size: | 350mm height, 100mm width, 100mm depth |
| Material: | cypress |
| Release date: | Monday, August 24, 2020 |
| Price: | ¥400,000 (excluding tax) |
Notes on the product
-Product photos are taken from randomly selected real products.
・Products are hand-finished as a whole to achieve a high level of homogeneity, but there are no identical products. Also, the grain of wood and facial expressions are all different.
・There may be some discrepancies between the displayed dimensions and the actual dimensions.
・Products may differ from the actual colors on the WEB screen.
Ginza Tsutaya Bookstore
Ginza Tsutaya Bookstore proposes “living with art” by connecting art, Japanese culture and lifestyle through books.
A book floor where you can find art books from around the world, a cafe where you can read back numbers of auction catalogs and art magazines. A sword and Japanese art corner that collects the best of traditional crafts, and a stationery floor where you can find original fountain pens and ink from Ginza Tsutaya Shoten. In addition, we have prepared a space where visitors can freely enjoy art, such as an atrium gallery where you can experience events and exhibitions.
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Hiroshima
Art
Simose Art Museum, located in Otake City, Hiroshima Prefecture, has been awarded the prestigious Versailles Prize as the “Most Beautiful Museum in the World.”
The award ceremony took place on December 2 at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, marking a historic moment for the museum and Japanese architecture.
The Versailles Prize Website:https://www.prix-versailles.com/2024
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Food
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Also back this year is the popular Japanese Stollen, which was a big hit last year. This is a special cake that can only be tasted at Kimuraya, using Japanese-inspired ingredients such as persimmons, figs and koshi-an (sweet bean paste). Please take this opportunity to try Kimuraya’s limited edition Christmas bread.
Hiroshima
Art
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HYAKKEI covered the dialogue between contemporary artist Takashi Murakami and Sueo Mizuma, the curator of this exhibition, held at the RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima. We also conducted an exclusive interview with Mr. Mizuma.
The discussions centered on the aspirations behind the ZIPANGU exhibition and offered forward-looking insights, not only into Japan’s art world but also into the rediscovery of value within Japanese culture by its people.
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Kyoto
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