Exhibition Report: Canon Gallery S "Canon Gallery 50th Anniversary Exhibition: Tsuzuri Project Exhibition <Japanese Beauty Woven with High-Resolution Replicas>"

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I visited the "Tsuzuri Project Exhibition <Japanese Beauty Woven with High-Resolution Replicas>" at Canon Gallery S in Shinagawa. Here are my thoughts.

In conclusion, although there are few works, I thought it was definitely worth a visit when you come to Shinagawa. The good points were: 1) being able to see masterpieces of Japanese painting up close, which you can usually only see through glass, and 2) learning about Canon's wonderful high-resolution replica technology and initiatives.

▶︎ Reason for visiting

When I happened to see a post on X by Bijutsu Techo, I felt it had a different flavor from ordinary exhibitions. Later, while I was in Ginza for business, I went all the way to Shinagawa to see it.

The Canon Gallery in Ginza mainly features open calls. On the other hand, Canon Gallery S in Shinagawa holds exhibitions centered on works from Canon's collection. Because a camera company is doing a certain amount of costing and editing, it is well worth seeing.

▶︎ "Canon Gallery 50th Anniversary Exhibition: Tsuzuri Project Exhibition <Japanese Beauty Woven with High-Resolution Replicas>" Impressions

Below is an introductory video for this exhibition by the Sustainability Promotion Headquarters of Canon Inc. Canon Gallery is operated by Canon Marketing Japan Inc. How do the companies divide their work? And why the Sustainability Promotion Headquarters? I wonder if the Sustainability team is in charge because the "Tsuzuri Project" has a strong social contribution element 🤔

This exhibition displays eight works that are photographs of famous Japanese paintings printed on folding screens. In short, they are super copies. Color proofing for such high-resolution replicas seems difficult. I was a little curious about the practical side of things, such as at what level and who gives the OK.

The selling point of this exhibition seems to be that you can see works up close that you would normally have to view from a distance through glass.

I thought it was an exhibition that embodied the strengths of Canon, which specializes in printing and imaging. No message can be felt from the curation of all eight works. Also, because they are printed, you cannot observe the matière (texture of the paint).

Rather than focusing on the quality of the individual works, I felt this exhibition was intended to convey the brilliance and significance of Canon's reproduction technology. I believe such technology offers new possibilities for the future direction of art and other fields.

In fact, these reproductions are used in exhibitions, events, and educational programs, and are also loaned to companies. Having works like "Cloud Dragon" or "Wind God and Thunder God Screens" at important meetings where people from various organizations gather would likely liven up the atmosphere.

Although the number of works is not large, I am very grateful that it is held for free. Perhaps thanks to that, there were many visitors. Now that the Hara Museum has closed, I have almost no reason to come to Shinagawa, but if I do, this is a place I would definitely like to visit.

▶︎Summary

What did you think? Although there are few works, in addition to being able to see famous Japanese paintings up close that can usually only be viewed from behind glass, I was able to learn about Canon's amazing printing and imaging technology. If you come to Shinagawa, I highly recommend stopping by Canon Gallery S.

▶︎Today's Museum Meal

▶︎Nearby Park Information

There were no parks that really felt like parks near Canon Gallery S. Konan Waraku Park, located across the bridge, does not have swings, but it has a decent variety of playground equipment, so I recommend it for those with children.