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The Japanese word katachi (form) can mean appearance, shape, or design, or even the state of things. Katachi has many meanings, and its nuance in each case is expressed with a different Chinese character (〈形〉〈容〉〈象〉〈貌〉). This exhibition presents artworks that differ in form, in the many ways that katachi differs in meaning.
The artists display special character in their handling of their motif—simple and strong repeatedly-drawn shapes, for example, or fine lines used in delicate drawings. Their works, in every case, are highly original. Another feature of the exhibition, along with the artworks’ visual fascination, is each work’s deep connection with the artist’s everyday life—the story of its creative process, the choice of what to draw and the materials to use. Our surprise at seeing colored pencil, color pen, fabric, thread, leaflets—familiar everyday things—take an appearance entirely unlike our expectation opens our eyes to the diverse expression possible beyond the merely technical. Creation and everyday life are inseparable, we are reminded. Through the artwork, we see the artist intently pursuing creation and follow the tracks of his or her progress. At that moment, what new form will come alive in our mind?

Title	Art Brut 2022 Touring Exhibition Form, Fluid and Flexible——Varied Materials, Diverse Expression
Period	【Venue 1】Jul. 16 (Sat.) –Sep. 25 (Sun.), 2022 *Please see " the gallery's satellite page for information: Venue 2, Nerima Art Museum; Venue 3, Fuchu Art Museum; Special Event in Hachijo-machi Multipurpose Hall Ojare. *At August 2nd, we will film for online streming of special event.
Opening Hours	11:00am - 7:00pm
Closed	Mondays, Jul. 19, Sep. 20 *except Jul. 18 and Sep. 19
Venue 1	Tokyo Shibuya Koen-dori Gallery, Gallery1 and Gallery2
Admission	Free
Artists	AOKI Takeru, IGARASHI Tomoyuki, INADA Moeko, INOUE Masaru, SASAKI Sanae, HAGIO Toshio, HAMANAKA Toru, HONDA Masaharu, YOSHIKAWA Hideaki, WATANABE Aya
Audio Guide Navigator	KOSEKI Yuta(Actor)
Organaized by	Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Tokyo Shibuya Koen-dori Gallery, Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture
Support・Cooperation	Supported by: Nerima City, Cooperated by: Fuchu City, Hachijo Town

※Depending on the COVID-19 situation, this exhibition may have to be closed.
※We adhere to relevant guidelines and take necessary measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.

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Audio Guide Navigator *Offered only at Venue 1 (Tokyo Shibuya Koen-dori Gallery)

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Besides viewing events* and gallery talks*, we distribute “Mame Guide” leaflets which visitors can enjoy the appreciation with imaginating the artists.

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