One of Japan's leading contemporary artists, Tatsuo Miyajima is known for his immersive and technologically driven sculptures and installations. Curated by MCA Chief Curator Rachel Kent, this is the artist's first major exhibition in the Southern Hemisphere and is exclusive to Sydney.
Central to Miyajima's practice are numerical counters that count from 1 to 9 repeatedly using light-emitting diodes (LEDs), which then go dark momentarily. For Miyajima, the repetition of numbers, along with the shift from light to dark, reflect the importance of time. The artist draws inspiration from Buddhist philosophy with its exploration of mortality and the human cycles of life, death and renewal.
"This first major solo exhibition from Tatsuo Miyajima to be staged in the Southern Hemisphere, is expected to bring thousands of visitors to Sydney to experience a journey through Miyajima's immersive, technology-driven sculptures and installations."
Presented alongside Tatsuo Miyajima: Connect with Everything is a range of public programs for all ages. Visitors to the MCA in summer can experience special guest and free daily guided tours, Japanese-inspired workshops on Thursday evenings in December.
After the success of the Gin Garden in 2015, the MCA will present a pop-up Cherry Blossom Bar opening 28 October to 5 March. The food menu pays homage to the cuisine of Japan and QT Hotel Sydney's mixologist Jared Thibault has developed signature cocktails exclusive to the exhibition.
Families can experience the Miyajima family space on Level 3 every weekend during the exhibition and daily from 19 December to 8 January. Featuring art-making activities inspired by the artist's practice, visitors of all ages are invited to turn light into music or meditate on a larger than life lotus leaf.
Central to Miyajima's practice are numerical counters that count from 1 to 9 repeatedly using light-emitting diodes (LEDs), which then go dark momentarily. For Miyajima, the repetition of numbers, along with the shift from light to dark, reflect the importance of time. The artist draws inspiration from Buddhist philosophy with its exploration of mortality and the human cycles of life, death and renewal.
"This first major solo exhibition from Tatsuo Miyajima to be staged in the Southern Hemisphere, is expected to bring thousands of visitors to Sydney to experience a journey through Miyajima's immersive, technology-driven sculptures and installations."
Presented alongside Tatsuo Miyajima: Connect with Everything is a range of public programs for all ages. Visitors to the MCA in summer can experience special guest and free daily guided tours, Japanese-inspired workshops on Thursday evenings in December.
After the success of the Gin Garden in 2015, the MCA will present a pop-up Cherry Blossom Bar opening 28 October to 5 March. The food menu pays homage to the cuisine of Japan and QT Hotel Sydney's mixologist Jared Thibault has developed signature cocktails exclusive to the exhibition.
Families can experience the Miyajima family space on Level 3 every weekend during the exhibition and daily from 19 December to 8 January. Featuring art-making activities inspired by the artist's practice, visitors of all ages are invited to turn light into music or meditate on a larger than life lotus leaf.
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03.11.16 - 05.03.17
Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney
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