[National Museum of Art, Osaka] Special Exhibition: 'Aki Sasamoto: Laboratory' to be held from July 19 (Sun) to Nov 3 (Tue/Holiday), 2026
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- [National Museum of Art, Osaka] Special Exhibition: 'Aki Sasamoto: Laboratory' to be held from July 19 (Sun) to Nov 3 (Tue/Holiday), 2026
- The National Museum of Art, Osaka, will host the solo exhibition 'Aki Sasamoto: Laboratory' from July 19 to November 3, 2026. Based on an exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, this immersive exhibition has been reconfigured for our space by incorporating items from our collection.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 11, 2026
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The National Museum of Art, Osaka, will host the solo exhibition 'Aki Sasamoto: Laboratory' from July 19 to November 3, 2026. Based on an exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, this immersive exhibition has been reconfigured for our space by incorporating items from our collection.
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- [National Museum of Art, Osaka] Special Exhibition: 'Aki Sasamoto: Laboratory' to be held from July 19 (Sun) to Nov 3 (Tue/Holiday), 2026 (June 11, 2026), PR Times
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- June 11, 2026
The National Museum of Art, Osaka, will host the solo exhibition 'Aki Sasamoto: Laboratory' from July 19 to November 3, 2026. Based on an exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, this immersive exhibition has been reconfigured for our space by incorporating items from our collection.
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Aki Sasamoto has consistently created works that oscillate between sculptural thinking and bodily expression. She constructs installations that function like circuits for thoughts and emotions, utilizing diverse elements such as thread, tubes, everyday objects, sound, and language. By entering these spaces herself and performing with narration and physical movement, her works unfold as 'events' that change over time, rather than fixed objects.
As the title 'Laboratory' suggests, Sasamoto's practice is characterized by sharing the process of trial and error with the audience rather than presenting completed results. By modifying the venue layout and adding works from our collection, we are attempting a fresh display tailored to the spatial characteristics of the National Museum of Art, Osaka.
Furthermore, the performances held during the exhibition will feature new content. Consequently, visitors will encounter a different experience with each visit.
FAQ
When will the 'Sasamoto Akira Laboratory' exhibition be held?
It will be held from July 19, 2026 (Sunday) to November 3, 2026 (Tuesday, holiday).
Where will this exhibition be held?
It will be held at the National Museum of Art, Osaka.
What are the features of this exhibition?
The exhibition is conceptualized as a 'laboratory' where artist Akira Sasamoto shares the trial-and-error process with the audience, presenting a 'living exhibition' that evolves through performances and installations.
Is this a new exhibition?
While it is based on the exhibition held at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo in 2025, it has been partially restructured with the addition of works from the museum's collection, creating a new exhibition tailored to the space of the National Museum of Art, Osaka.
What kind of artist is Akira Sasamoto?
Born in 1980 in Kanagawa Prefecture, Akira Sasamoto combines sculptural thinking and physical expression in his installations and performances. He has gained international recognition, including winning the Calder Prize in 2023.