Special Talk Series “SORAYAMA Talks: The Future of...” to Be Held as a Related Program for “SORAYAMA: Light, Transparency, Reflection -TOKYO-”

CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO in Kyobashi, Tokyo, will host the three-part special talk event “SORAYAMA Talks: The Future of...” as a related program for the ongoing exhibition “SORAYAMA: Light, Transparency, Reflection -TOKYO-.” The series invites leading figures from various fields to discuss “the future” in front of Hajime Sorayama’s works, which have explored robots and the human body for half a century. Scientists, artists, and creators will interpret the questions raised by Sorayama’s work, including life, beauty, and humanity, from their respective perspectives. Anyone with an unused exhibition ticket may attend. Used tickets cannot be accepted. #001 The Future of Life Date and time: Thursday, May 21, 2026, 18:00-19:00 Speakers: Takashi Ikegami × Masahiko Inami Takashi Ikegami, a leading researcher in artificial life, and Masahiko Inami, a specialist in human augmentation engineering, will discuss the future of life and humanity while considering Sorayama’s fusion of robots and the human body. Topics include “What is life?” and “How far can the body be extended?” #002 The Future of Beauty Date and time: Sunday, May 24, 2026, 18:00-19:00 Speakers: Dorian Lollobrigida × Emi Kusano Drag queen Dorian Lollobrigida, who pursues beauty through makeup and fashion, and digital artist Emi Kusano, who explores beauty through AI and technology, will discuss the future of beauty and self-expression in the context of this exhibition of light and beauty. #003 The Future of Humanity Date and time: Wednesday, May 28, 2026, 18:00-19:00 Speakers: Hiroshi Ishiguro × TaiTan Roboticist Hiroshi Ishiguro, known for creating lifelike androids, and TaiTan, a rapper, podcast host, and creative director with a distinctive perspective on contemporary culture, will discuss what it means to be human in front of Sorayama’s works. Event overview Event title: SORAYAMA Talks: The Future of... Venue: Inside the exhibition room at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO, 6F TODA BUILDING, 1-7-1 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Admission: Open to anyone with an unused exhibition ticket. Exhibition overview Title: SORAYAMA: Light, Transparency, Reflection -TOKYO- Dates: Saturday, March 14 to Sunday, May 31, 2026; open every day Hours: 10:00-18:00; open 10:00-20:00 on Fridays, Saturdays, days before national holidays, during Golden Week from April 28 to May 6, and on May 31. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing. Venue: CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO, 6F TODA BUILDING, 1-7-1 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0031 Planning: NANZUKA Organizer: Sony Music Entertainment Planning cooperation: Sony Creative Products Special sponsor: Sony Honda Mobility Exhibition website: https://sorayama2026.jp/ Ticket site: https://eplus.jp/hajimesorayama/ X: @sorayama_2026 Instagram: @sorayama_2026 TikTok: @sorayama_2026 Copyright: (C)SORAYAMA