Snowy Wonderland welcomes you with playful artworks created by artists who faced the difficult conditions of snow country. See, play, feel and taste “SNOWART” at KINARE in January and Nohbutai from February.
Participating artists: Michiyoshi Isozaki, Yoshiaki Kaihatsu, Junichi Kurakake, Jin Hasegawa, Takafumi Fukasawa, Michio Horikawa, Snow Art Niigata Unit, YORIKO ReBuilding Center Japan
Supported by Japan Foundation for Regional Art-Activity
Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art, KINARE
“Kotatsu Car Circuit” by Takafumi Fukasawa
A mobile kotatsu with bicycle under the cover. You will likely to warm up without depending on electricity.
“Wall of exam” by Yoshiaki Kaihatsu
The ordinary tansu (wardrobe) with climbing holds stands in front of you. ※ You can try bouldering.
“Echigo-Tsumari Collaboration Sweet Stall 2020 Winter” by YORIKO
The artist will run workshop to make Chinkoro, lucky-charm sweet of Tokakmachi for new year or icing cookies for Valentine’s day.
“SNOWFIELD TABLE” by ReBuilding Center Japan
A table that is rather tall but adjust itself to be perfect hights as snow piles up.
※ Will become available from mid Feburary.
※ Will become available from mid Feburary.
“Omochi Bar” Sat, Sun and National Holidays only
Check out a special Bar at SNOWFIELD TABLE where you can enjoy char-grilled mochi and cup of coffee.
※ Free cup of tea will be provided.
※ Free cup of tea will be provided.
Matsudai Nohbutai
“Walk on Snow with Giant Makio” Michiyoshi Isozaki
The 8m-tall giant Makio will walk on snow.
※ He will appear at the community square during Tokamachi-Snow Festival (Kinare) on Sat 15 and Sun 16 February 2020.
Time: 9:00-21:00 (Sat 15) / 9:00-15:00 (Sun 16)
※ He will appear at the community square during Tokamachi-Snow Festival (Kinare) on Sat 15 and Sun 16 February 2020.
Time: 9:00-21:00 (Sat 15) / 9:00-15:00 (Sun 16)
“Cast-off Skin of Snowman”. by Jin Haseagawa
Discover wonder of snow which falls, piles up and dissapares every year through the cast-off skin of snowman.
“The 9th snow sleigh festival” by Michio Horikawa
Inspired by the old traditions where people cut trees in winter and carry them on sleigh – enjoy hoping onto the snow sleigh.
※ The local volunteer group, Kakashitai, will join on Sat 29 Feb and Sun 1 Mar 2020.
※ The local volunteer group, Kakashitai, will join on Sat 29 Feb and Sun 1 Mar 2020.
“Snow Art Niigata Snow Unit Square” by Snow Art・Niigata Snow Unit
Artists living in snow country will artworks highlighting features of snow and engaging audience.
Satoyama Snow Activity by Matsudai Karachi-tai
Local people will share tips of playing in snow – including sleigh made of plastick bag.
Permanent collections at Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art, KINARE
Gerda Steiner and Jorg Lenzlinger, Leandro Erlich, Carlos Garaicoa, Elmgreen and Dragnet, Carsten Nicolai, Koji Yamamoto, Koichi Kurita, Carsten Holler, Ryota Kuwakubo, Takehiko Sanada, Massimo Bartolini feat Lorenzo Bini
Gerda Steiner and Jorg Lenzlinger, Leandro Erlich, Carlos Garaicoa, Elmgreen and Dragnet, Carsten Nicolai, Koji Yamamoto, Koichi Kurita, Carsten Holler, Ryota Kuwakubo, Takehiko Sanada, Massimo Bartolini feat Lorenzo Bini
Click ≫here to visit the museum website regarding the permanent collections.
Summary
| Date and time |
Saturday, January 18 2020 - Sunday, March 22 2020 10:00 - 17:00 ●At Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art, KINARE 10:00 - 17:00 (last entry by 16:300 From Sat 18 Jan - Sun 22 Mar 2020, closed on Wednesdays ●At Matsudai Nohbutai 10:00-16:00 on Sat 15, Sun 16, Sat 22, Sun 23, Mon 24, Sat 29 Feb, Sun 1 Mar 2020 |
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| Venue |
●Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art, KINARE(6 Honcho, Tokamachi-city, Niigata, Japan) ●Matsudai Nohbutai（3743-1, Matsudai, Tokamachi-city, Niigata, Japan） |
| Admission | ●Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art, KINARE Adult JPY800, Child age between 7 and 15 JPY400 ※ Including admission to the permanent collections ●Matsudai Nohbutai Adult JPY500 Child age between 7 and 15 JPY300 ★ Please present the ticket to receive JPY100 discount from Adult full price admission to the other venue. ★ Echigo-Tsumari Winter 2020 special tickets holder has access to both venues. |
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