Theaster Gates: Afro-Mingei

Performances @ the Exhibition

The work A Heavenly Chord (2022) presented at this exhibition is an installation composed of a Hammond B-3 organ and seven Leslie speakers. Invented in Chicago in the 1930s, the Hammond B-3 was widely adopted by churches in Black neighborhoods, in combination with Leslie speakers, as a more accessible alternative to the pipe organ. Every Sunday during the exhibition, an organist will play the organ in this work for the public. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the sonic explorations of Gates’ practice and the forms of his musical origins.

Date & Time

14:00-17:00 (including breaks for performers), every Sunday during the exhibition period
* Please note that the dates & times are subject to change without prior notice.
* The performances may end before 17:00 without prior notice.

Venue

Gallery 1, Mori Art Museum

Performers

Tsuchida “Hal” Harunobu or Nishikawa Naoto
* From April 24 to 28, two members of The Black Monks, Gates’ musical ensemble, are scheduled to perform.

Fee

Free (exhibition ticket valid for the day of issue required)

Booking

NOT required (please come to Gallery 1 directly)

Instagram Campaign: ‘Mingei’ Exhibitions at Setagaya Art Museum and Mori Art Museum

On the very day that Theaster Gates: Afro-Mingei exhibition at the Mori Art Museum opens to the public, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, MINGEI: The Beauty of Everyday Things is also to open at Setagaya Art Museum. To commemorate the opening of the two exhibitions having the word ‘Mingei’ in the exhibition title, an Instagram campaign will be launched to promote both of these exhibitions at Setagaya Art Museum and Mori Art Museum.
Visit both of these exhibitions and post your impressions of your favorite works and highlights of each exhibition on IG using the hashtag #世田美と森美でW民藝展 (Sorry, hashtag in Japanese only).
Five persons from those who post will be selected to win exhibition goods and merchandise.

Instagram Campaign: ‘Mingei’ Exhibitions at Setagaya Art Museum and Mori Art Museum

Campaign Period

Wednesday, April 24 - Sunday, June 30, 2024

Participation Outline

- During the above period, visit both exhibitions and post your impressions of your favorite works and highlights of each exhibition on IG using the hashtag #世田美と森美でW民藝展 (hashtag in Japanese only).
- Winners will be notified via DM on a later date.

Mori Art Museum Instagram is here
Setagaya Art Museum Instagram is here

MINGEI: The Beauty of Everyday Things
Period: Wednesday, April 24 - Sunday, June 30, 2024
Venue: Setagaya Art Museum (1-2 Kinuta-koen, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo)
Exhibition Website: https://mingei-kurashi.exhibit.jp/english.html

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Special Offer for MUCA ICONS of Urban Art Presented as part of the TV Asahi 65th Anniversary Celebration Event Ticket Holders

If you have a ticket for the MUCA ICONS of Urban Art Presented as part of the TV Asahi 65th Anniversary Celebration Event now held at the Mori Arts Center Gallery, you can enter the Theaster Gates: Afro-Mingei exhibition at a discounted add-on fee.

For

Mori Arts Center Gallery MUCA ICONS of Urban Art Presented as part of the TV Asahi 65th Anniversary Celebration Event Ticket Holders

Campaign Period

Wednesday, April 24 - Sunday, September 1, 2024

Special Discount Admission

1,000 yen for Adults, Students (University/Highschool) and Seniors (Ages 65 and over)
* Theaster Gates Admission for Children under Jr. high is free.

* A coupon will be issued when you purchase a ticket for the MUCA ICONS of Urban Art Presented as part of the TV Asahi 65th Anniversary Celebration Event exhibition at the Mori Arts Center Gallery Booking Website, ticket counter (3F, Roppongi Hills Mori Tower), etc.
* For those with complimentary admission tickets or tickets purchased through a play guide, a coupon will be issued at the ticket counter on the day of your visit.
* Use the coupon to receive a discounted rate.
* Coupons issued on the Mori Arts Center Gallery Booking Website can only be used on the online site.
* Please use the coupon issued at the ticket counter when purchasing Theaster Gates exhibition tickets from the ticket vending machine on the 52nd floor.
* It cannot be used in combination with any other discounts.

MUCA ICONS of Urban Art
Presented as part of the TV Asahi 65th Anniversary Celebration Event
Exhibition Period: Friday, March 15 - Sunday, June 2, 2024
Venue: Mori Arts Center Gallery (52F, Roppongi Hills Mori Tower)
Exhibition Website: https://www.mucaexhibition.jp/

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Notice Regarding Photography and Filming in the Galleries

In the galleries, you may photograph/film some of the artworks/areas under the conditions. Please read this notice carefully.

Photography/filming of works with pictograms adhered is strictly prohibited.

Photography/filming of works with pictograms adhered is strictly prohibited.

When taking photographs/filming (if allowed):

• Do NOT touch the artworks.
• Be careful NOT to interfere with other visitors’ enjoyment of the museum.
• Do NOT use flash lighting.
• Do NOT use tripods and selfie sticks.
• Filming, where allowed, must be limited to 1 minute maximum.

When using photographs/videos taken of the exhibitions:

• Photographs/videos may be used for non-commercial purposes, only. Photographs/videos may NOT be used for commercial purposes.
• Photographs/videos may NOT be altered in any ways.
• The conditions above are set forth under the Creative Commons License. When uploading photographs/videos for blogs or any other photosharing services, please make sure to display the below marks and phrases with the photographs/videos.

Example:

Artist’s name and work title: Theaster Gates A Heavenly Chord
This photograph/video is licensed under “Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-NoDerivative Works 4.0 International.”

* For details about the Creative Commons License and marks, please see the Creative Commons Japan website: https://creativecommons.jp
* Beware that they may infringe on that person’s right of portrait if photographs/videos that include other museum visitors are made public.