Theaster Gates: Afro-Mingei

Free Admission for Children (Junior High School Students and Younger)!

For the first time since the opening of the Mori Art Museum, admission of children (junior high school students and under) will be free during the exhibition period. Why not take this opportunity to visit the museum with your family?

“A Guide to Afro-Mingei” Is Now Available!

Don’t worry if you’re not familiar with contemporary art, this handy guide designed for both children and adults easily summarizes the key points you need to know to truly appreciate the art and is available now at the exhibition.
Use it to enjoy the exhibition better, get a hint on Who Theaster Gates is and What Afro-Mingei is, and read up on the highlights of the actual works!

Distribution Period: Saturday, July 20, 2024 through Sunday, September 1, 2024
* Until the end of the exhibition

Available at: Mori Art Museum Theaster Gates exhibition entrance hall
For: Upper elementary school students and above
Language: English/Japanese
Size: A5 (8 pages in total)

Theaster Gates Exhibition Audio Commentary produced by Youth Ambassadors
* In Japanese

Participants of the exhibition-related learning program “Art Camp for under 22, Vol. 13 Theaster Gates Exhibition Youth Ambassadors,” created audio commentary and descriptions of the works!
Four groups of youths (aged 12-22) viewed the works of art through a series of four activities, working with museum staff to learned about the historical, social, and cultural contexts behind them, and then together with the museum staff worked on producing audio commentary and descriptions of works. Enjoy listening to commentary created from a wealth of ideas not bound by preconceived notions, commentary that asks questions of the audience, and interactive commentary that makes you feel as though you were viewing the works with friends.

Group 1: Seven Songs, 2022
https://vimeo.com/977995116/6f2023ecd4
Members: Kanna, Tomoya, Myuuze

Group 2: The Koide Yoshihiro Collection, 1941-2022
https://vimeo.com/977994663/2167c956e6
Members: Kyoko, Haruto, Haruna

Group 3: The Koide Yoshihiro Collection, 1941-2022
https://vimeo.com/977995443/0ef90aa7f0
Members: An, Konatsu, Zen, Momo

Group 4: Housebergs, 2018/2024, and We All Drink Together, 2024
https://vimeo.com/977995303/5c6b50b196
Members: Kaho, Shiho, Naoki, Yuko

Recorded in: June 2024
Recorded and Edited by: Watanabe Shintaro, Fujita Megumi

Performances @ the Exhibition

The work A Heavenly Chord (2022) presented at this exhibition is an installation composed of a Hammond B-3 organ and seven Leslie speakers. Invented in Chicago in the 1930s, the Hammond B-3 was widely adopted by churches in Black neighborhoods, in combination with Leslie speakers, as a more accessible alternative to the pipe organ. Every Sunday during the exhibition, an organist will play the organ in this work for the public. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the sonic explorations of Gates’ practice and the forms of his musical origins.

Date & Time

14:00-17:00 (including breaks for performers), every Sunday during the exhibition period
* Please note that the dates & times are subject to change without prior notice.
* The performances may end before 17:00 without prior notice.

Venue

Gallery 1, Mori Art Museum

Performers

Tsuchida “Hal” Harunobu or Nishikawa Naoto
* From April 24 to 28, two members of The Black Monks, Gates’ musical ensemble, are scheduled to perform.

Fee

Free (exhibition ticket valid for the day of issue required)

Booking

NOT required (please come to Gallery 1 directly)

Afro-Mingei Night

We will be featuring a live DJ at the DJ booth, which is the part of the exhibition.
The DJ will play the music with a focus on the Black music from records selected for the exhibition. The museum staffers will also be present to answer any questions you may have about the exhibition – come on by!

Time & Date

Every Thursday evening from June, starting around 6:30 p.m.
* Mori Art Museum staff will be DJs.
* The latest information will be posted on the Mori Art Museum’s official social media account.

Venue

Gallery 4 of the Mori Art Museum

Admission

Free (Exhibition ticket valid for the day of issue required)

Booking

NOT required
* Please purchase a ticket to the exhibition valid for the day of the event and go directly to the exhibition gallery.

During August ONLY! Save on Admission to PAUL McCARTNEY Photographs 1963-64 Eyes of the Storm with Theaster Gates Ticket

If you have a ticket for the Theaster Gates exhibition, you can enter the PAUL McCARTNEY Photographs 1963-64 Eyes of the Storm exhibition now on display at Tokyo City View at a discounted fee.

For

Theaster Gates exhibition ticket holders

Campaign Period

Thursday, August 1 - Saturday, August 31, 2024

Special Discounted Admission

Adults: 2,600 yen → 2,400 yen
Students (University/Highschool): 1,800 yen → 1,600 yen
Children (Ages 4 through Jr. High): 1,000 yen → 800 yen

* Cannot be combined with any other discounts.
* Tickets can be purchased directly at the ticket counter on the 52nd floor.

PAUL McCARTNEY Photographs 1963-64 Eyes of the Storm
Exhibition Period: Friday, July 19 – Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Venue: Tokyo City View (52F, Roppongi Hills Mori Tower)
Exhibition Website: https://www.eyesofthestorm.jp/english.html

Special Offer for MONSTER HUNTER 20th ANNIVERSARY - Monster Hunter Grand Exhibition - Ticket Holders

If you have a ticket for the MONSTER HUNTER 20th ANNIVERSARY - Monster Hunter Grand Exhibition - held at the Mori Arts Center Gallery, you can enter the Theaster Gates: Afro-Mingei exhibition at a discounted add-on fee.

For

Mori Arts Center Gallery MONSTER HUNTER 20th ANNIVERSARY - Monster Hunter Grand Exhibition - Ticket Holders

Campaign Period

Friday, July 19 - Sunday, September 1, 2024

Special Discount Admission

1,000 yen for Adults, Students (University/Highschool) and Seniors (Ages 65 and over)
* Theaster Gates Admission for Children under Jr. high is free.

* Coupons will be issued when tickets are purchased for the MONSTER HUNTER 20th
ANNIVERSARY - Monster Hunter Grand Exhibition from the ticket vending machines or at
the ticket counter (3F, Roppongi Hills Mori Tower).
* For those with complimentary admission tickets or tickets purchased through a play guide, a coupon will be issued at the ticket counter on the day of your visit.
* Use the coupon to receive a discounted rate.
* Please use the coupon issued at the ticket counter when purchasing Theaster Gates exhibition tickets from the ticket vending machine on the 52nd floor.
* It cannot be used in combination with any other discounts.

MONSTER HUNTER 20th ANNIVERSARY - Monster Hunter Grand Exhibition -
Exhibition Period: Friday, July 19 - Sunday, September 8, 2024
Venue: Mori Arts Center Gallery (52F, Roppongi Hills Mori Tower)
Exhibition Website: https://mh20th-exhibition.jp/en/

Nighttime Ticket & Gift Campaign Supported by Molton Brown

We will run a “Nighttime Ticket & Gift Campaign” for the museum visitors of the evening hours, offering them a 50% discount on admission. In addition, an exclusive Molton Brown mini-size product will be given out. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy a special evening at the museum and receive a bonus gift.

Nighttime Ticket & Gift Supported by Molton Brown Campaign

Campaign Period

Monday, June 17 - Sunday, June 23, 2024 * This campaign has ended.

For

Any museum visitors arriving after 7:00 p.m. during the campaign period
* Limited to 300 visitors; first-come-first-served basis.
* Campaign will be over the number reaches to limit.

Campaign Admission

50% discount on on-site admission

[Weekdays]
Adults 2,000 yen → 1,000 yen
Students (University/Highschool) 1,400 yen → 700 yen
Seniors (Ages 65 and over) 1,700 yen → 850 yen

[Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays]
Adults 2,200 yen → 1,100 yen
Students (University/Highschool) 1,500 yen → 750 yen
Seniors (Ages 65 and over) 1,900 yen → 950 yen

* Tickets can only be purchased on site (at the ticket counter), and cannot be purchased online.
* Cannot be used in combination with any other discounts.
* The gift will be handed out at the exhibition exit.

Gift

Molton Brown Orange & Bergamot Bath & Shower Gel (50 ml)

Shower gel on the left (Note the actual size differs from the image).

https://www.moltonbrown.co.jp/

Support

Molton Brown

Instagram Campaign: ‘Mingei’ Exhibitions at Setagaya Art Museum and Mori Art Museum

On the very day that Theaster Gates: Afro-Mingei exhibition at the Mori Art Museum opens to the public, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, MINGEI: The Beauty of Everyday Things is also to open at Setagaya Art Museum. To commemorate the opening of the two exhibitions having the word ‘Mingei’ in the exhibition title, an Instagram campaign will be launched to promote both of these exhibitions at Setagaya Art Museum and Mori Art Museum.
Visit both of these exhibitions and post your impressions of your favorite works and highlights of each exhibition on IG using the hashtag #世田美と森美でW民藝展 (Sorry, hashtag in Japanese only).
Five persons from those who post will be selected to win exhibition goods and merchandise.

Instagram Campaign: ‘Mingei’ Exhibitions at Setagaya Art Museum and Mori Art Museum

Campaign Period

Wednesday, April 24 - Sunday, June 30, 2024

Participation Outline

- During the above period, visit both exhibitions and post your impressions of your favorite works and highlights of each exhibition on IG using the hashtag #世田美と森美でW民藝展 (hashtag in Japanese only).
- Winners will be notified via DM on a later date.

Mori Art Museum Instagram is here
Setagaya Art Museum Instagram is here

Prizes for the Campaign are Announced!

Setagaya Art Museum: MINGEI exhibition original Miyairi Keita Art Sacoche Bag
Mori Art Museum: CHICAGO FUNK / TOKONAME Incense (5 sticks each, of 2 scents with a holder)

MINGEI: The Beauty of Everyday Things
Period: Wednesday, April 24 - Sunday, June 30, 2024
Venue: Setagaya Art Museum (1-2 Kinuta-koen, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo)
Exhibition Website: https://mingei-kurashi.exhibit.jp/english.html

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Special Offer for MUCA ICONS of Urban Art Presented as part of the TV Asahi 65th Anniversary Celebration Event Ticket Holders

If you have a ticket for the MUCA ICONS of Urban Art Presented as part of the TV Asahi 65th Anniversary Celebration Event now held at the Mori Arts Center Gallery, you can enter the Theaster Gates: Afro-Mingei exhibition at a discounted add-on fee.
* MUCA ICONS of Urban Art Presented as part of the TV Asahi 65th Anniversary Celebration Event has ended, however, coupons can be used until Sunday, September 1, 2024.

For

Mori Arts Center Gallery MUCA ICONS of Urban Art Presented as part of the TV Asahi 65th Anniversary Celebration Event Ticket Holders

Campaign Period

Wednesday, April 24 - Sunday, September 1, 2024

Special Discount Admission

1,000 yen for Adults, Students (University/Highschool) and Seniors (Ages 65 and over)
* Theaster Gates Admission for Children under Jr. high is free.

* A coupon will be issued when you purchase a ticket for the MUCA ICONS of Urban Art Presented as part of the TV Asahi 65th Anniversary Celebration Event exhibition at the Mori Arts Center Gallery Booking Website, ticket counter (3F, Roppongi Hills Mori Tower), etc.
* For those with complimentary admission tickets or tickets purchased through a play guide, a coupon will be issued at the ticket counter on the day of your visit.
* Use the coupon to receive a discounted rate.
* Coupons issued on the Mori Arts Center Gallery Booking Website can only be used on the online site.
* Please use the coupon issued at the ticket counter when purchasing Theaster Gates exhibition tickets from the ticket vending machine on the 52nd floor.
* It cannot be used in combination with any other discounts.

MUCA ICONS of Urban Art
Presented as part of the TV Asahi 65th Anniversary Celebration Event
Exhibition Period: Friday, March 15 - Sunday, June 2, 2024
Venue: Mori Arts Center Gallery (52F, Roppongi Hills Mori Tower)
Exhibition Website: https://www.mucaexhibition.jp/

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Notice Regarding Photography and Filming in the Galleries

In the galleries, you may photograph/film some of the artworks/areas under the conditions. Please read this notice carefully.

Photography/filming of works with pictograms adhered is strictly prohibited.

Photography/filming of works with pictograms adhered is strictly prohibited.

When taking photographs/filming (if allowed):

• Do NOT touch the artworks.
• Be careful NOT to interfere with other visitors’ enjoyment of the museum.
• Do NOT use flash lighting.
• Do NOT use tripods and selfie sticks.
• Filming, where allowed, must be limited to 1 minute maximum.

When using photographs/videos taken of the exhibitions:

• Photographs/videos may be used for non-commercial purposes, only. Photographs/videos may NOT be used for commercial purposes.
• Photographs/videos may NOT be altered in any ways.
• The conditions above are set forth under the Creative Commons License. When uploading photographs/videos for blogs or any other photosharing services, please make sure to display the below marks and phrases with the photographs/videos.

Example:

Artist’s name and work title: Theaster Gates A Heavenly Chord
This photograph/video is licensed under “Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-NoDerivative Works 4.0 International.”

* For details about the Creative Commons License and marks, please see the Creative Commons Japan website: https://creativecommons.jp
* Beware that they may infringe on that person’s right of portrait if photographs/videos that include other museum visitors are made public.