TThe Daimler Art Collection in Japan 2006
Conversation with art, on art
From Bauhaus to Contemporary Art -
a comprehensive portrait of the collection
Tokyo Opera City Gallery
14 January - 26 .March 2006
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Introduction
The Exhibiton of the Daimler Art Collection will represent one of the major events of the “German Year” in Japan.
Introducing various art scenes from the early 20th century to the present, this exhibition will offer a satisfactory opportunity for appreciation of contemporary art to a broad audience, both those who are interested in contemporary art and those who are not very familiar with it.
Works by some fifty artists, from respected Bauhaus artists to spirited young artists, will be introduced from the Daimler Art Collection. Bringing together works of art covering a variety of expressions, the exhibition spaces display impressive installations.
Introduction in the Exhibition
Education Programme
The major extraordinary feature of this project is that the whole exhibition is introduced and accompanied by an "Education Program" for schools and universities.
School and university students will be given a workbook for free according to the exhibition.
It contains A, B and C Levels, so that they can find their own way in to 20th century art.The workbooks, made especially for this exhibition and available for loan, and the Gallery Cruises designed for different types of audiences will serve as an impetus for appreciating works of art. This experience will guide viewers to encounter the attractions and possibilities of works of art, and the connections between art and society.
Organizers:>> Tokyo Opera City Cultural Foundation,
>> Daimler Foundation in JapanPatronized by:
>> The Embassy of the
Federal Republic of Germany
in Japan,
>> German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan,
>> Goethe-Institut Tokyo,
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Board of Education
Sponsor:
>> Nippon Life Insurance Co.
Supported by:
>> Daimler>> Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corp.
Cooperated by:
Yamadai Tetsusho Co., Ltd.,
Sogo Bussan Co., Ltd.
Collaborated by: >> Arts Initiative Tokyo [AIT]
