Work to create art events
From Laforet Museum Harajuku to Roppongi Art Night
TOKYO CULTURE CHRONICLE:HARAJUKU/ROPPONGI 1980–2025
[About this book]
That era when Tokyo's culture was the hottest in the world! In the 1980s, art, music, theater, and performance intermingled, and "events" created culture. This book traces the 45-year trajectory of event creators who have been at the forefront of the movement from Laforet Museum Harajuku to Roppongi Art Night. A book that lets you experience the excitement of the city and culture.
[Table of contents]
Part 1: Into the world of event production Harajuku/Tsurmoto Room era 1980
Part 2 Laforet Museum era 1989–1998
Part 3 Commercializing cultural business in the Rapnet era 1999–2014
Part 4 Creating a new urban “plaza” Roppongi Hills Arena era 2003–2018
Part 5: Using the “night” of the city as the stage for the event Roppongi Art Night era 2007–2025
Conclusion: Dealing with culture within an organization
[About the author]
Takashi Takemura
Born in 1951. Born in Fukuoka City. After dropping out of the French Department at Sophia University's Faculty of Foreign Studies, he worked in advertising production, and then joined art director Shozo Tsurumoto's office in 1980. Involved in the creation of Laforet Museum Harajuku in 1982 and subsequent independent planning and production as Mr. Tsurumoto's assistant. In 1989, he moved to Laforet Harajuku, and while his main duties include event planning and production and operation of the Laforet Museum, he also provides planning for various commercial and cultural facilities outside of Tokyo. Since 2004, he has also been working at the Mori Building Head Office, where he also manages Roppongi Hills Arena and plans and produces events. He has been involved with Roppongi Art Night since its launch in 2009 as the first executive director. I like cats.
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