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Kanda･Yushima
Kao no Y shirts
2-1 Kanda Ogawamachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
2023.9.23 - 11.5
11:00‒18:00 Open daily
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Adult ¥500, Student ¥300
Free for high school student and younger
“Kao no Waishatsu” (Face-Brand Shirts) was founded in 1920 as a made-to-order shirt business shop. The shop's trademark is a large sign with a big face that suddenly appears in Kanda Ogawa-cho, in the middle of modern buildings. After the Great Kanto Earthquake, the shop was rebuilt and operated in the same location ever since, undeterred by the war damage. The distinctive signboard is based on a portrait of the first owner, Matsu Kajinaga, as a young man. The shop was however regrettably closed in early 2020.
In order to preserve the value of this "Kao no Waishatsu" in society, this project will turn this "face" into art works in a variety of media (painting, photography, video, etc.). As for the shop architecture, the project plans to establish this historical "Kao no Waishatsu" as a distinct personality until the store is dismantled, and to develop activities that will give it a "life after life." Many people will be able to take the 'face' created here and establish new connections with it as 'our face.
A new "Kao no Waishatsu" shop will be opened for a limited time to coincide with the opening of the fall perido of the Tokyo Biennale 2023. The following activities are planned
In-Store Services
Photo by Hisashi Morokawa (April 3, 1963)
In this project, the project team re-open the "Kao no Waishatsu," a shirt shop founded in 1920, as a limited-time shop and develop various activities. To celebrate the re-opening of the shop, a masked party will be held. The dress code is to wear a "face" mask. Any mask using the Face of "Kao no Y-Shirt" or any original mask is acceptable. Enjoy a fun time of talking and dancing in masks.
Date/Time: 2023.9.29 (Fri) 18:30-21:30
Venue: Kao no Y-shirt
Admission: ¥1,800 (incl. 1 drink and light refreshments)
Capacity: 50 people
How to apply: Send your application to the following address with the subject "Masked party participation request" and include
(1) your name and (2) your contact details (telephone number and email address).
Application email address: info@kaonoyshirts.com
Since its establishment in 1920, the shirt shop "Kao no Y-Shirt" had kept a watchful eye on the city of Kanda. The large signboard with the face as a landmark has made the cityscape unique with its strong presence. We are looking for a suitable person to succeed the wishes of the first owner and become the second face of "Kao no Y -Shirt." Regardless of self-recommendation or recommendation, age or nationality. The person selected as the new Kao (face) will be appointed as the official successor of the "Kao no Y-Shirt" (with a certificate and a supplementary prize).
| Application period | 2023.9.23 (Sat)–11.2 (Thu) |
| How to apply | Free of charge. Please apply with three photographs of your face (front, side, etc.) and the following information. (1) Reason for application, (2) Name, (3) Age, (4) Contact details (address, e-mail address, telephone number). |
| Judging method | Open judging will be carried out by members of the jury and general judges (in the event of a large number of applicants, a document review will be carried out). |
| ontact for application | "Kao no Y-shirts" Secretariat info@kaonoyshirts.com |
| Date/Time | 2023.11.4 (Sat) ,5 (Sun) |
| How to apply | Everyone is welcome to participate. Please participate with your ballot sticker on the voting panel at the venue. |
| Contact | "Kao no Y-shirts" Secretariat info@kaonoyshirts.com |
Masato Nakamura will also hold an exhibition "Neo-Metabolism/glass" at the JR East Akihabara to Okachimachi Underpass (Kanda･Yushima area).
Artists・Members
Masato Nakamura (artist), "Kao" (faces), members of the "We are Kao no Waishatsu" production team
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We Are "Kao no Waishatsu" (Face-Brand Shirts)
The project will create new linkages through the activities to create works of art using various media of portraits of the famous signboards of Kanda-ogawamachi.
detailsEnded
Exhibition
Workshop
Other
K
Kanda･Yushima
Kao no Y shirts
2-1 Kanda Ogawamachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
2023.9.23 - 11.5
11:00‒18:00 Open daily
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