Outline of the exhibition

Philip Wise Becker draws casual things in everyday scenery with a unique sensibility. This time, we will exhibit works that he found during his stay in Japan. Various motifs were available, ranging from barrier signs placed on the road for car depots 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 to guide you to the atelier in Paris, and we borrow notes from the atelier as well as favorite tools brought back from Japan. Please take a look at the various forms of Japan drawn from the perspective of Wise Becker.
※Following the declaration of a state of emergency announcement by the government, the exhibition will be held until April 25 (Sun).

Exhibition title
Philippe Weisbecker Inside Japan： Carpentry Tools, Architectures, Daily Items
Japan seen by Philip Wise Becker: carpentry tools, freshly made things, everyday items
Exhibition Period
From February 13 (Sat) to May 9 (Sun), April 25 (Sun), 2021
Venue
Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum 1F Hall
Hours
9:30–4:30 p.m. (Last admission 4:00 p.m.)
Closed
Monday (or the next day if it is a national holiday)
Admission
General 700 yen, Odaka student 500 yen, junior high school students and younger 500 yen (including Permanent exhibition viewing fee)
Organizer
Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum
Support
Embassy of France in Japan / Antichu France Japan
Cooperation
Villa Kujoyama
Leaflet, etc.
Leaflet
A4 size and PDF format Leaflet can be downloaded. (About 1MB)
DM
Postcard size and PDF format DM can be downloaded. (About 1MB)
Main latest work The latest work that appeared in Kobe is 19! I would like to introduce three of them.
Produced in 2020, Photo: Toshiaki Miyamoto

Plane 2
Fushimi-ku
altar
Exhibits Produced in 2020, Photo: Toshiaki Miyamoto

Chisel (only)
Beams
Two saws

Kamigyo-ku
Only for PET bottles
Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway 8:00 a.m.
Photo of the venue
Related Videos ※Click the image to jump to YouTube.
●Talk show "The World of Philip Wise Becker's Works" (about 50 minutes)
We connected Philip Wise Becker in Paris, France and Gallery Aquad in Tokyo via the Internet, and talked about the behind-the-scenes work of Wise Becker himself, his thoughts on this exhibition, the theme of the work, the process of creating the work, the materials used, etc.
●Atelier video "Wise Becker's Atelier" (about 13 minutes)
Mr. Wise Becker himself explains "paper", "pencil", "tape" and "Ruler" used for production from an atelier in Paris, France.
Related Events ※In response to the Japanese government's "Rejection of Landing on COVID-19 infection" by "Strengthening of border measures related to COVID-19 infection", it became difficult for Wise Becker, who lives in France, to visit Japan, a Participants country. As a result, all of the following related events will be canceled. Thank you very much for your understanding.

■Wise Becker autograph session　※Cancellation
A unique opportunity to meet your longing artist, Wise Becker directly and get a signature! Please join us.

Date and time
Saturday, April 10, 2021 1 14:00-2 14:30-3 15:00-
Venue
Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum 1F Special Venue
Participation fee
Free (separate catalog fee and Admission required)
Capacity
10 people each time (advance application system, lottery if there are many applicants)
Reservations by
Must arrive on March 19 (Fri)

■<Drawing Workshop> Design your own stool with Wise Becker　※Cancellation
Wise Becker designs and makes the atelier furniture by himself. After explaining how to make the chair he designed and how to make it, each person will design his own chair. After that, I would like to have a comment 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 (A separate Admission is required)
Capacity
8 adults each time (advance application system, lottery if there are many applicants)
Reservations by
Must arrive on March 20 (Sat)

Related Events How to Reserve

Please apply on the event page or round-trip postcard.

■Event page
Click here for "Wise Becker Signing"
"Let's design my stool with Wise Becker" is here

■Round-trip postcard (up to 1 person per postcard)
[Reverse for Outgoing Communication]
①Event Name 2 Name of participant (furigana) 3 Postal code and address 4 Phone number 5 Age
[Reply surface]
Enter the applicant's postal code, address, and name on the address.
The back is not filled in.
[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 Higher decorative arts school (Paris) in 1966. In 1968, he moved to New York City and began his activities. After working on many illustrations for American advertising and editorials, he returned to France in 2006. He started producing artwork in earnest, and continues to present in Europe, the United States and Japan. In 2002, he stayed at Villa Kujoyama, an artist-in-residence operated by Anstitut France Japan. He has also worked in Japan and abroad, including JAGDA, NYADC, and Tokyo ADC. He is also working on the official poster of 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 Aquad) Session: From October 2 to November 20, 2020