51st Bridge Museum Lecture: 'Interesting Bridges Through the Eyes of Bird's-eye View Artist Daisuke Aoyama' (June 20)

## Event Overview

On Saturday, June 20, the Bridge Museum will host its 51st lecture. This session features Daisuke Aoyama, a Kobe-based bird's-eye view artist, who will share his unique perspective on the charm of local bridges in Kobe.

Following the lecture, a workshop on creating bird's-eye view art will be held. Participants will have the opportunity to experience how Mr. Aoyama creates his intricate and detailed works.

## Lecturer

Daisuke Aoyama, Bird's-eye View Artist

Profile:
Born in Kobe in 1976. During high school, he encountered the work of the late Tadashi Ishihara, a leading expert in urban bird's-eye view art, and was inspired to become a self-taught bird's-eye view artist.

## Schedule

- Date/Time: Saturday, June 20, 14:00 - 17:15 (Doors open at 13:50)
- Lecture: 14:00 - 15:30
- Workshop: 15:45 - 17:15
- Venue: Bridge Museum Theater Room (4-114 Higashimaiko-cho, Tarumi-ku, Kobe)
- Capacity: 50 people (First-come, first-served basis, pre-registration required)
- Participation Fee (Admission): Adults 500 JPY / Elementary & Middle School Students 250 JPY / Senior Discount (65+) 350 JPY

## Lecture Content

Theme: Bridges: To Cross, or to Look Up and Enjoy? 'Interesting Bridges' seen by a bird's-eye view artist.

Mr. Aoyama will present the appeal of bridges from the perspective of someone who explores them from the ground up. He will discuss local Kobe landmarks, including the Kobe Airport Bridge, Kobe Ohashi Bridge, Port Liner, elevated bridges between Nada and Takatori, and the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge.

## Workshop Content

Theme: No drawing experience needed! Let's draw a bird's-eye view.

- Content: The anchorage of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and its surrounding area (no coloring involved).
- Recommended for: 4th grade elementary students and older.
- Fee: Free (included in lecture admission).
- What to bring: Pencil, fine-tip pen (oil or water-based), eraser, straight ruler (at least 15cm).

## How to Register

Please apply via phone (078-784-3339) or the Bridge Museum contact form.

Required information: Names of all participants (with furigana), contact information for the representative, and whether you will participate in the workshop.

*When applying via the web form, please enter 'Lecture Application' in the 'Other' field.