#006 TOKYO ART BOOK FAIR: Ginza Edition
Tokyo Art Book Fair is an art book fair being held for the first time, taking place in Ginza over the course of a month.
Exhibitor booths will be lined up each weekend conveying the charm of printed materials while allowing exhibitors and visitors to communicate with each other directly. Additionally, weekdays will feature the Art Book Vending Machine making its first appearance at the fair, as well as Zine's Mate Shop which showcases and sells art books and zines bursting with character from both Japan and around the world.
Encounter and enjoy art books at the park in the middle of the city.
Due to its high popularity, the duration of the event has been extended until April 14 (Sun).
There will also be a fifth exhibition.
Duration: 2019.3.8 - 4.14
* This program has finished.
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Exhibitor Booth
Exhibitor booths will be lined up every weekend during the duration of the fair, conveying the charm of printed materials while publishers, bookstores, artists, and galleries from Japan and around the world communicate directly with visitors at their respective tables. The 25 to 30 exhibitors present will change each week, so each of the five weekends will feature a different lineup.
Concurrently with the extension of the event, the fifth exhibition has been decided and will start on April 8 (Mon).
List of exhibitors： https://tokyoartbookfair.com/en/ge_exhibitors/
| Duration/Time |
Saturdays 12:00 - 20:00, Sundays 10:00 - 20:00 *March 9 (Sat) only 10:00 - 20:00 |
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| Venue | B2 - B3 / Basement 2 - Basement3 |
Art Book Vending Machine
The Art Book Vending Machine appearing only on weekdays will be stocked with upwards of around 1,500 art books, which were collected ten apiece from exhibitors as "exhibition fees" for booths on the weekends.
Select a keyword at this vending machine measuring 12 meters in length, and a book associated with that word will come out of the dispenser door. Enjoy chance encounters with art books at this vending machine.
*Art books provided to us as participation fees are stocked in the vending machine, and could possibly be provided back to participants. Depending on the content of the books and the condition they are in, some books may not be accepted as participation fees.
| Duration/Time |
Weekdays 10:00 - 20:00 *Starting March 11 (Mon) |
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| Venue | B2 / Basement 2 |
| Participation fee | 500 yen, or one of your own art books |
ZINE'S MATE SHOP
The shop will be displaying and selling art books and zines bursting with character, selected by Tokyo Art Book Fair among submissions gathered from Japan and around the world. Popular when the fair was held annually from 2009 until 2015, the shop now makes a long-awaited comeback. With a wide selection of art books that cannot be found at normal bookstores, Zine's Mate Shop provides a place to come across new talent.
| Time | 10:00 - 20:00 |
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| Venue | B2 / Basement 2 |
EXHIBITIONS
Throughout the duration of the fair, there will be four exhibitions held by artists from Japan and around the world.
Displays differ from one week to the next, meaning that new encounters will be awaiting whenever you visit.
Details about the exhibitions：https://tokyoartbookfair.com/en/ge_exhibitions/
| Time | 10:00 - 20:00 |
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| Venue | B2 / Basement 2 |
Exhibition 1 | Daniel Shea & OK-RM
Presenting the exhibition Ex Nihilo, a collaboration between design unit OK-RM based in the UK, and American photographer Daniel Shea.
| Exhibition | Ex Nihilo |
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| Duration | March 8 (Fri) - March 17 (Sun),2019 |
Exhibition 2 | MISAKI KAWAI
From drawings to paintings, giant three-dimensional works of art, pottery, and more, you will know it is her work the moment you see the explosive pop stylings of this artist. Come and see the works of Misaki Kawai on display.
| Exhibition | Paper Party |
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| Duration | March 18 (Mon) - March 24 (Sun),2019 |
Exhibition 3｜Takashi Honma
Presenting the exhibition Every Building on the Ginza Street by photographer Takashi Honma. This is the ninth edition of an homage series to the artist books published by American artist Ed Ruscha starting in the 1960s.
| Exhibition | Every Building on the Ginza Street |
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| Duration | March 25 (Mon) - March 31 (Sun),2019 |
Exhibition 4 | Miranda July
Miranda July is active in a number of fields including as a movie director, novelist, artist, and more. Here she presents an exhibition called Love Bucks, based on the theme of friendship.
| Exhibition | Love Bucks |
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| Duration | April 1 (Mon) - April 7 (Sun),2019 |
©Miranda July ©Elizabeth Weinberg
Exhibition 5 | PUGMENT
An exhibition for the Magnetic Dress Project, by Tokyo-based fashion label Pugment.
Employing various methods such as film, photography, and performance, Pugment has developed and presented their collections by deriving the relationships between clothing and people, cities, and society. These include "Spring 2018" with clothing made of industrial materials used for advertisements on buildings, with clipped fashion ads printed onto them, as well as "Image" made from the ashes of incinerated pre-worn military clothing.
They have also been put in charge of designing and producing the uniforms worn by the staff at this year's TOKYO ART BOOK FAIR: Ginza Edition.
| Exhibition | Magnetic Dress |
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| Duration | April 8 (Mon) - April 14 (Sun),2019 |
EVENTS
There will be an event called Printer Section which gathers professionals involved in printing, processing, and other areas in bookmaking. Various other events will also be taking place, including exhibitions and workshops related to the exhibitors, as well as talk shows, signing events, film screening, "Parl Live" live performance and more.
| Venue | B2 - B3 / Basement 2 - Basement 3 |
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WORKSHOP
Make maps of the Book Fair with artist Elena Tutatchikova, learn hands-on bookmaking techniques with publishing company The Future Publishing from the Netherlands, take part in a workshop connected to the Takashi Homma exhibition "Every Building on the Ginza Street" (March 25 through 31).
"Make Maps of TOKYO ART BOOK FAIR!"
Children will be able to make maps of TOKYO ART BOOK FAIR at this workshop taught by artist Elena Tutatchikova who sees walking as a form of expression. In the first half of the workshop, freely explore the Fair looking for the books you like, sparking your imagination with the worlds to be found within them and chatting with their producers. Maps will then be created in the second half based on these experiences. How will the world of art books unfold as seen from the perspectives of children?
Elena Tutatchikova
Elena Tutatchikova was born in Moscow, Russia in 1984. She is interested in the connection between nature and humans, the formation of human memories from cultural phenomena, and the relationship between walking and imagination. Putting together productions in local communities and gathering stories from places and people, she then expresses these in the form of photos, videos, writing, drawings, and more. One of her works is the photobook "After an Apple Falls From the Tree, There is a Sound" (torch press, 2016).
| Date/Time |
March 10 (Sun) 13:00 - 15:30（reception 12:30 - 13:00） |
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| Venue | B3 / Basement 3 |
| Instructor | Elena Tutatchikova |
| Price | 1,000 yen |
| Capacity | 10 participants |
| Ages | 6 through 12 (the workshop is only for children) |
| Reservations | Required |
| Apply | Peatix: https://tabf-ginza.peatix.com *Japanese only |
「Book Making Workshop」
In this workshop, create small books together with publishing company The Future Publishing, which is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands and is active worldwide. Create stories by freely combining paper printed with photos and text provided by The Future Publishing. Put together a special handmade book, and once you're done you can keep it. Come join the workshop, and experience book making ideas and methods firsthand.
The Future Publishing (March 16 (Sat) - 17 (Sun), Exhibitor)
Based in Amsterdam, The Future Publishing is publishing company that values experimentation. Offering small, experimental ideas with hidden potential to stir up major impact, their aim is to create opportunities for interaction through printed media. The Future presents their ideas in arenas such as installation art, exhibitions, research, and events, which printed materials such as books, magazines, and pamphlets are inevitably part of.
| Date/Time |
March 21 (Thu/Holiday) 13:00 - 17:00（reception 12:30 - 16:30） |
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| Venue | B2 / Basement 2 |
| Instructor | The Future Publishing |
| Price | Free |
| Reservations | Not required |
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「Then & Now Ginza Street, 1954-2019」 *Japanese only
This workshop is connected to the exhibition "Every Building on the Ginza Street" by Takashi Homma. There had also been a previous production called "Then & Now Hollywood Boulevard, 1973-2004" with photos of Hollywood Boulevard in 1973 and 2003, which illustrates in great detail both sides of the boulevard, employing the same method as the reference source for this production, artist book "Every Building on the Ginza Street" by Ed Ruscha. In the same manner, participants in this workshop will create their own "Then & Now Ginza Street, 1954-2019" booklets, comparing their own photos with those published in the "Ginza Kaiwai" separate volume "Ginza Haccho Album" in 1954.
Takashi Homma
Photographer. His personal exhibition "New Documentary" was held at three museums in Japan from 2011 to 2012. His other works include "Tanoshii Shashin" (Fun Photos), and the recent collection "The Narcissistic City" (MACK). He also published the "Takashi Homma Adaptation -I tried it and I understood! Introductory Literacy in the Latest Photography" (Shinchosha) in 2018.
| Date/Time |
March 31 (Sun) 13:00 - 15:00（reception：12:30 - 13:00） |
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| Venue | B3 / Basement 3 |
| Instructor | Takashi Homma |
| Price | 3,000 yen |
| Capacity | 25 |
| Reservations | Required |
| Apply | Peatix: https://tabf-ginza.peatix.com *Japanese only |
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Have Fun with Paper *Japanese only
Have fun with paper. Expand your imagination with paper. The "Gods of Paper" Sobey and Wakkey first appeared in the fresh, new interactive mook (portmanteau word for magazine and book) "Paperpuntas," and now they are coming to "TOKYO ART BOOK FAIR: Ginza Edition." Cut, tear, fold paper and make it pop—have fun with paper together with Sobey and Wakkey!
Sobey
This "God of Paper," who first appeared in "Paperpuntas," wears a paper bag on his head and collects his beloved paper scraps. He is particularly fond of the thinness of paper. When he takes the paper bag off, he turns into "Paperpuntas" Art Director Shin Sobue.
(Shin Sobue: Head of Cozfish, born in Aichi Prefecture in 1959. After graduating from the fine arts course at Aichi Prefectural Asahigaoka Senior High School, he entered the Department of Graphic Design at Tama Art University but did not finish the program. He likes to get carried away, and he even enjoys things when they don't go well.)
Wakkey
This "God of Paper" who first appeared in "Paperpuntas" wears a paper bow on her head, and a paper skirt. She is particularly fond of the pliancy of paper. When she is not wearing the Wakkey outfit, she turns into "Paperpuntas" Designer Asuka Wakida.
(Asuka Wakida: Lifestyle Director of Cozfish, born in Aichi Prefecture in 1993. She graduated from the Department of Design at Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School. She strives to live a fulfilling life, while working with exhibitions and books)
"Paperpuntas"
"Paperpuntas" is a fresh, new type of interactive mook which takes a variety of approaches in expressing the possibilities of paper, with art direction by book designer Shin Sobue. The "Gods of Paper" Sobey and Wakkey who came bursting onto the scene in "Paperpuntas" now have strong presence in children's magazine "Yochien" (Japanese for "kindergarten"), and on TV Tokyo show "Oha Suta". They convey the wonders and excitement of paper.
| Date/Time |
April 7 (Sun) 10:30 - 12:00（reception：10:00 - 10:30） 13:00 - 14:30（reception：12:30 - 13:00） |
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| Venue | B3 / Basement 3 |
| Instructors | Sobey & Wakkey |
| Price | 1,000 yen, or purchase "Paperpuntas" (available for purchase at reception on the day of the event) |
| Capacity | 10 for each session |
| Ages | 6 through 12 (the workshop is only for children) |
| Reservations | Required |
| Apply | Peatix: https://tabf-ginza.peatix.com *Japanese only |
Discussion
Discussion on Ex Nihilo
This discussion event will be hosted by American photographer Daniel Shea and two representatives of London design unit OK-RM, who are visiting Japan to present the exhibit Ex Nihilo to be held March 8 (Fri) through 17 (Sun) as the first exhibit of TOKYO ART BOOK FAIR. They will talk about their creative ideas, with the main focus on discussions about production of Ex Nihilo.
OK-RM
Formed in 2013 by Oliver Knight and Rory McGrath, their activities are based in London and they have ongoing partnerships with artists and curators, editors, architects, designers, and institutions. They have published a variety of collaborative collections, starting with the publishing project In Other Words in 2015. OK-RM has been awarded a Grand Prix of the International Biennial of Graphic Design Brno.
Daniel Shea
Born in 1985, he graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art then completed a Master of Fine Arts at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He is currently based in New York. In 2018 he received the Foam Paul Huf Award, which is presented once a year to active photographers under the age of 35 from around the world, and held an exhibition at the Foam Photography Museum.
Discussion on Ex Nihilo
| Date/Time |
March 12 (Tue) 18:30 - 20:00（reception: starting at 18:00） |
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| Venue | B3 / Basement 3 |
| Featuring | OK-RM, Daniel Shea |
| Capacity | 30 |
| Price | Free |
| Reservations | Required |
| Apply | Peatix: https://tabf-ginza.peatix.com *Japanese only |
Film Screening
From March 18 (Mon) to 22 (Fri) there will be screening of four movies that will stoke the creativity of viewers. Enjoy them for free.
- Don't Blink by Robert Frank
- In No Great Hurry: 13 Lessons in Life with Saul Leiter
- How to Make a Book with Steidl
- Heart of a Dog
Screening times are displayed on the TOKYO ART BOOK FAIR website.
https://tokyoartbookfair.com/en/ge_events/12518/
| Duration | March 18(Mon) - 22 (Fri) |
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| Venue | B3 / Basement 3 |
Book Signing
At the exhibitor booths where publishers, bookstores, artists, and galleries from Japan and around the world communicate directly with visitors conveying the charm of printed materials, there will also be tables where artists will be present for autograph sessions. Don't miss this rare opportunity to connect with creators Tomoo Gokita, Yuichi Yokoyama, Wisut Ponnimit, Masayuki Shioda, Taisuke Koyama, and Mayumi Hosokura!
*Schedules are displayed on the TOKYO ART BOOK FAIR website.
Park Live
In conjunction with #006 TOKYO ART BOOK FAIR: Ginza Edition, the lineup for Park Live from March 8 (Fri) to April 14 (Sun) has been decided, with a wide variety of acts planned that can only be seen here.
Starting with the Opening Day Reception featuring Shuta Hasunuma, the unique lineup of performances also includes the band Buffalo Daughter which has been performing for 25 years, a collaboration between Oorutaichi and fashion brand Potto, the unit "The World where Everything Is a Little Gentle" comprised of detune., Ichiko Aoba, Itoken, and Daisuke Nishijima, and a session between artist Masaho Anotani and musician Shunji Mori. Also make sure to catch performances by artists who are part of the Fair, including a session between artists Hanayo and Elena Tutatchikova, a performance combining camera and drums by photographer Yusuke Yamatani, and an appearance by photographer Takashi Homma's band Deer Revenge! Enjoy encounters not only with art books, but also with music!
* One order system at "BEER TO GO" by SPRING VALLEY BREWERY.
About Park Live https://www.ginzasonypark.jp/e/parklive/
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| Venue | B4 / Basement 4 |
Park BGM
As background music on B4 (Basement 4F) of Ginza Sony Park, you can hear ten albums selected by Japanese and international artists and creators based on the theme of "The Music I want to Hear at Park Right Now." In conjunction with #006 TOKYO ART BOOK FAIR: Ginza Edition, songs played from March 8 (Fri) through April 14 (Sun) will be those selected by artists involved with the Fair.
About Park BGM https://www.ginzasonypark.jp/e/parklive/bgm.html
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| Venue | B4 / Basement 4 |
CURRY TRUCK
The "Art Books + Curry" themed Curry Truck makes an appearance. More than ten curry restaurants are scheduled to open throughout the duration of the Fair (restaurants change daily). Enjoy curry and books at the park.
| Venue | B3 / Basement 3 |
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Ginza Sony Park Official Instagram Page
TOKYO ART BOOK FAIR
First held in 2009, Tokyo Art Book Fair is Japan's first book fair dedicated to art publishing.
Held once per year, it has steadily grown as an event for artists and publishers who produce highly unique art books, catalogs, artist books, zines and more to gather together in one place. It is now the largest art book fair in Asia. Every year there are around 350 exhibitors from Japan and around the world, including publishers, galleries, and artists, and upwards of 20,000 visitors.
In addition to booths attractively decorated with published works by artists and publishers who stay on the cutting-edge of bookmaking, there will also be special exhibits, discussions, screenings, and various other events taking place throughout the duration of the fair. Tokyo Art Book Fair aims to be the fair at the vanguard of art book culture in Asia, creating opportunities to experience the uniquely evolving world view of art books.
Website: https://tokyoartbookfair.com/en/
| Duration |
March 8 (Fri) - April 14 (Sun), 2019 * This program has finished. |
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| Time |
10:00 - 20:00 *Open 17:00 - 21:00 on March 8 (Fri). |
| Venue | B2 - B3 / Basement 2 - Basement 3[Park Map] |
| Price |
Free |
| Organizers |
TOKYO ART BOOK FAIR / Ginza Sony Park |
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