Exhibition

Wafrica: In Search of a Third Aesthetic

Wednesday, May 8 to Saturday, June 8, 2024

This first solo exhibition in Japan by Serge Mouangue, Paris-based contemporary artist from Cameroon, presents exciting new visions of cultural affinities between Japan and Africa, a bold collection of sculptural and wearable expressions that transcend tradition toward a "Third Aesthetic." Artworks include traditional African masks re-imagined in Japanese lacquer, kimonos crafted in African fabrics, and major figurative installations — as well as a number of pieces especially made for this exhibition.
In sum, this exhibition highlighting the inner affinity of Japanese and African cultures aims to give expression to the Marubeni Gallery concept of "a space where beauty old and new, East and West resonate."
I hope this exhibition may encourage you to take a greater interest in African culture — and of course, I hope you simply enjoy the exhibition.

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  • Toghu furisode, 2023

    Toghu furisode, 2023

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    MoonSun, 2023

The Marubeni Gallery offers an audio guide through a service called VOXX.
This service is available for use via personal mobile devices. Wearing headphones is recommended when using this service so as not to disturb other patrons. For details on how to use VOXX, please see the instructional display inside the gallery.

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All proceeds from admission fees will be donated to the Marubeni Foundation.

Future Exhibits (Tentative Title/Details):
Finding Beauty in Formality: Exploring the Marubeni Collection’s Noh Robes
(September 25 to October 26, 2024)
The Quilt Art of Yawatagaki Mutsuko: The Metamorphosis of Ancient Fabric Fragments
(November 26 to December 21, 2024)

  • Toghu furisode, 2023

    Toghu furisode, 2023

  • MoonSun, 2023

    MoonSun, 2023

 

Access

Marubeni Gallery

3F Marubeni Tokyo Head Office 4-2, Otemachi 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan

2-minutes walk from Takebashi Station Exit 3b (Tokyo Metro Tozai Line)

6-minutes walk from Otemachi Station Exit C2b (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line)

7-minutes walk from Jimbocho Station Exit A9 (Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line, Toei Shinjuku Line & Mita Line)

*Please note that the gallery does not have parking facilities. Please use nearby paid parking lots or use public transport.