Special MOT Collection: Collection Becoming

Sat Jan 24 - Sun Jun 28, 2015 Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo Regular Exhibition Area (1F, 3F)
Kosho Ito, 1984-2009. Photo by Yoshitaka Uchida
Fuyuki Yamakawa: 'The Voice-Over', 1997-2008

Time Out says

The latest exhibition in a series of displays celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Museum of Contemporary Art, this one is more of a meta-level investigation into how the museum's collection came into being and how it continues to evolve. Focusing on themes like how art is chosen for the collection and how pieces are stored when not on display, 'Collection Becoming' provides a behind-the-scenes look at the daily activities at and the process of running a large-scale museum. It also takes up the issue of artistic change, as some pieces can be seen to 'evolve' even between exhibitions, showcasing different aspects of themselves based on how, where and when they are displayed. Sounds like an interesting one for anyone interested in the inner workings of the museum industry and the business of art in general.

Details

Open Jan 24-Jun 28 / closed Mon (except for May 4) & May 7

Time 10am-6pm

Admission ¥500, university students ¥400, seniors and high school students ¥250

Telephone 03 5777 8600

Venue Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo Regular Exhibition Area (1F, 3F)

Address 4-1-1 Miyoshi, Koto-ku

Transport Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Hanzomon line), exit B2; (Oedo line), exit A3

Map

Please note: All information is correct at the time of writing but is subject to change without notice.

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