Philip Wise Becker saw Japan - Carpenter Tools, Fresh Things, and Daily Goods
Overview of the Exhibition
Philip Wise Becker draws casual things in everyday scenery with a unique sensibilities. This time, I will exhibit the works he found and painted during his stay in Japan. There are a variety of motifs, from barrier signs placed on the road to keep cars and off-limits, trucks and buildings, Japanese-style rooms with tatami mats, trash cans, everyday tools to carpentry tools. In addition, we have prepared videos that guide you to the atelier in Paris by yourself, and we borrow notes from the atelier as well as favorite tools brought back from Japan. Please take a look at the various appearances of Japan drawn from Wise Becker's point of view. ※Following the announcement of the declaration of a state of emergency by the government, the exhibition will be held until April 25.
Name of the exhibition
Philippe Weisbecker Inside Japan： Carpentry Tools, Architectures, Daily Items Philip Wise Becker saw Japan - Carpenter Tools, Fresh Things, and Daily Goods
Period
From February 13 (Sat) to May 9 (Sun)April 25 (Sun), 2021
Venue
Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum 1F Hall
Holding time
From 9:30 to 16:30 (admission until 16:00)
Closed days
Monday (or the next day if it is a national holiday)
Admission fee
700 yen for general, 500 yen for Odaka students, 500 yen for junior high school students and younger, 500 yen for those aged 65 and over (including Permanent exhibition viewing fee)
Sponsorship
Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum
Sponsorship
French Embassy in Japan/Anstitchu Franse Japan
Cooperation
Villa Kujoyama
Flyers, etc.
Handbill
You can download leaflets in A4 size and PDF format. (approx. 1MB)
DM
You can download DM in postcard size and PDF format. (approx. 1MB)
Major latest work
The latest works that appeared for the first time in Kobe are 19 works! Here are three of them. Produced in 2020, Photo: Toshiaki Miyamoto
Plane 2
Fushimi-ku
altar
Major exhibits
Produced in 2020, Photo: Toshiaki Miyamoto
Chisel (only)
Beams
Two saws
Kamigyo-ku
PET bottles
8:00 a.m. Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway
Venue photo
Related videos
※Click on the image to jump to YouTube.
●Talk Show "The World of Philip Wise Becker" (about 50 minutes)
We connected Philippe Wise Becker in Paris, France and Gallery Acquad in Tokyo via the Internet, and Wise Becker himself's thoughts on this exhibition, the theme of the work, the process of creating the work, and the materials used. We talked about behind the scenes of works that are difficult to listen to.
●Atelier video "Wise Becker's Atelier" (about 13 minutes)
Wise Becker explains the paper, pencils, tapes, and Ruler used for production from the atelier in Paris, France, carpentry tools and various collections.
Related events
※Mr. Wise Becker, who lives in France, has become difficult to visit Japan due to the Government of Japan's "reject to landing on COVID-19 infection" by strengthening border measures for the COVID-19 infection. As a result, all related events will be canceled. Thank you very much for your understanding.
■Wise Becker Signing Party※Cancellation
A unique opportunity to meet your longing artist, Wise Becker, and get a signature! Please join us.
Free (separate exhibition catalog fee and admission fee are required)
Capacity
10 people each time (advance application system, lottery if there are many applicants)
Application deadline
Must arrive by Friday, March 19
■<Drawing Workshop> Let's design my stool with Wise Becker※Cancellation
Wise Becker designs and makes atelier furniture by himself. After explaining his commitment and how to make the chair he designed, he will try to design his own chair. After that, I would like to hear from Mr Wise Becker.
Date and time
Sunday, April 11, 2021 10:00 to 12:00, 2 14:00 to 16:00
Venue
Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum B2F Workshop Room
Participation fee
5,000 yen (admission fee is required)
Capacity
8 adults each time (advance application system, lottery if there are many applicants)
Application deadline
Must arrive by Saturday, March 20
How to apply for related events
Please apply at the event page or a round-trip postcard.
■Event page Click here for the "Wise Becker Autograph Session" Click here for "Let's design my stool with Wise Becker".
■Round-trip postcard (up to 1 person per postcard)
[Back of outgoing credit]
①Event name 2 Participant name (furigana) 3 Postal code / address 4 Phone number 5 Age
[Reply surface]
Enter the postal code, address, and name of the applicant in the address.
Please fill in the back side.
[Application]
〒651-0056 7-5-1, Kumochicho, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi
Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Event Section
Profile
Philippe Weisbecker Philip Wise Becker
Born in 1942. Graduated from the French National College of Fine Arts (Paris) in 1966. In 1968, he moved to New York City and started his activities. After working on many illustrations for American advertisements and editorials, he returned to France in 2006. He has started full-scale production of artwork and has been presenting in Europe, the United States, and Japan. In 2002, he stayed at Villa Kujoyama, an artist-in-residence run by Anstitchu France Japan. He has also worked in Japan and overseas, including JAGDA, NYADC, and Tokyo ADC. He is also working on the official poster for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. His collections include Philippe Weisbecker Worksin Progress (published by Pi International) and HAND TOOLS (published by 888 Books).
End of the tour
●Tokyo Venue (Gallery Akuwad) Session: From October 2 to November 20, 2020
