thePIXEL Launches 'PIXEL LAYERED' Culture Project Across 58 Screens at MIYASHITA PARK
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- thePIXEL Launches 'PIXEL LAYERED' Culture Project Across 58 Screens at MIYASHITA PARK
- thePIXEL has launched 'PIXEL LAYERED,' a quarterly cultural project utilizing all 58 LED displays at MIYASHITA PARK. The first installment features works by media artist Yusuke Shigeta.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 10, 2026
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thePIXEL has launched 'PIXEL LAYERED,' a quarterly cultural project utilizing all 58 LED displays at MIYASHITA PARK. The first installment features works by media artist Yusuke Shigeta.
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thePIXEL has launched 'PIXEL LAYERED,' a quarterly cultural project utilizing all 58 LED displays at MIYASHITA PARK. The first installment features works by media artist Yusuke Shigeta.
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The project aims to elevate pixel art from popular culture, redefine it as 'fine art,' and explore its artistic value within society.
Building on the success of the 'e-People exhibition by eBoy' at sequence MIYASHITA PARK in 2025, 'PIXEL LAYERED' represents a new chapter, scaling the digital art context to encompass the entire facility.
■ Meaning of 'PIXEL LAYERED'
Pixel represents the smallest unit of light, while Art is artistic expression. Rayard refers to a 'Garden of Light.' By releasing digital art into this 'Garden of Light' and overlapping it with urban activities, the project seeks to infuse its value throughout society.
■ Why Pixel Art is Called the 'Modern Ukiyo-e'
Born from the technical constraints of the 1980s, pixel art has developed alongside popular culture, much like Ukiyo-e, which became a staple of popular art through technological innovation in woodblock printing. This project challenges the artistic value of this medium in public spaces.
■ Exhibition Overview
Location: 58 LED displays throughout MIYASHITA PARK
Screening hours: During facility hours (up to 5 minutes per 60-minute cycle)
Frequency: Quarterly
■ Phase 1: Yusuke Shigeta, 'Continuous and Discontinuous of Migiwa'
Exhibition Period: June 17, 2026 – July 17, 2026
This site-specific immersive animation reflects the layered architectural structure of MIYASHITA PARK.
FAQ
What is the 'PIXEL LAYERED' project?
It is a cultural project held four times a year by thePIXEL Co., Ltd. in collaboration with MIYASHITA PARK, utilizing 58 LED screens throughout the facility.
What is the content of the first exhibition?
The first exhibition features a video work titled 'Continuous and Discontinuous of Migiwa' by media artist Yosuke Shigeta.
When is the exhibition period?
The exhibition period is from June 17, 2026 (Wednesday) to July 17, 2026 (Friday).
Why is pixel art called 'contemporary ukiyo-e'?
Pixel art is called 'contemporary ukiyo-e' because it shares a historical background with ukiyo-e, having emerged from technical constraints, closely tied to popular culture and entertainment, and evolved and spread with new technologies.
How is the screening time set?
Within the facility's operating hours, the screening time is set to a maximum of 5 minutes out of every 60-minute roll.