Akira: Architecture of Neo-Tokyo
Saturday, November 9, 2024 – April 6, 2025
This exhibit traces the architectural world-building process of Japan’s most influential animated science fiction film, AKIRA. In order to highlight the artists, designers and director of the meticulous backdrops that bring to life the futuristic urban environments this classic anime, co-curators Stefan Riekeles of Riekeles Gallery, Potsdam, Germany and Hiroko Kimura-Myokam of Eizo Workshop, Kaga city, Japan. Founded in part by the Henri and Tomoyo Takahashi charitable Foundation.
This exclusive showcase at Morikami Museum is the sole U.S. venue hosting the special exhibition presented in association with Riekeles Gallery.
Time Flows like Water: Works by Masumi Sakagami
October 5, 2024 – February 16, 2025
The Morikami Museum presents, Time Flows like Water: Works by Masumi Sakagami, an exhibition with a contemporary twist. All 34 works are by Masumi Sakagami. Her work interfuses abstract paintings with classical Japanese calligraphy. The Morikami created this exhibition with partial funding from DMG Mori Co., LTD. and from the Henri & Tomoye Takahashi Charitable Foundation.
