[Water House x Artist MireyHIROKI] Large-Scale Installation at Izu Kogen May Festival 'Connection: Environment and Life'
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- [Water House x Artist MireyHIROKI] Large-Scale Installation at Izu Kogen May Festival 'Connection: Environment and Life'
- The hot spring spa facility 'Mizu no Ie' in Izu Kogen is participating in the 31st Izu Kogen May Festival from April 29 to May 31, 2026. It will host a large-scale art installation by internationally active artist MireyHIROKI under the theme of 'Connection: Environment and Life.'
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- Date: April 2, 2026
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The hot spring spa facility 'Mizu no Ie' in Izu Kogen is participating in the 31st Izu Kogen May Festival from April 29 to May 31, 2026. It will host a large-scale art installation by internationally active artist MireyHIROKI under the theme of 'Connection: Environment and Life.'
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- April 2, 2026
The hot spring spa facility 'Mizu no Ie' in Izu Kogen is participating in the 31st Izu Kogen May Festival from April 29 to May 31, 2026. It will host a large-scale art installation by internationally active artist MireyHIROKI under the theme of 'Connection: Environment and Life.'
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◻︎ Exhibition Title: Connection: Environment and Life
◻︎ Dates: April 29 (Wed/Holiday) - May 31 (Sun), 2026
◻︎ Venue: Mizu no Ie (614-188 Ike, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture)
◻︎ Exhibiting Artist: MireyHIROKI
◻︎ Cooperation: Gallery Ogino
◻︎ Outline: Izu Kogen May Festival 'Connection: Environment and Life'
The hot spring spa facility 'Mizu no Ie,' nestled in the rich forests of Izu Kogen, will participate in the 'Izu Kogen May Festival' starting April 29, 2026. For this exhibition, we have invited 'MireyHIROKI,' an artist who develops large-scale activities domestically and internationally, including in New York and Omotesando Hills.
Endorsing the philosophy of the 'Century of Environment and Life,' which is also a policy of Shizuoka Prefecture, we will deliver a special month to reconsider the connection between nature and humans through artworks themed on the environment and life.
Exhibiting Artist Profile: MireyHIROKI
Two People as One Artist
Since presenting work in France in 1996, they have consistently continued to paint flowers. In addition to collaborative works commemorating the birth of Mickey Mouse and Isamu Noguchi's 'AKARI,' they have presented large-scale installations using various parts of Japan as canvases, such as Omotesando Hills, the Shibuya Scramble Crossing, and in front of the Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome. Their activities are highly acclaimed at home and abroad, including efforts to spread awareness of the disposable vinyl umbrella problem in Japan, being selected as official artists in NY's Central Park, and featuring in documentary broadcasts on NHK's 'Hana wa Saku' and 'Bi no Tsubo'.
FAQ
What is the name of the festival featuring the 'Connection: Environment and Life' exhibition in 2026?
The festival is called the 31st Izu Kogen May Festival, held from April 29 to May 31, 2026, in Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture.
Who is the artist exhibiting at Mizu no Ie during the Izu Kogen May Festival in 2026?
The exhibiting artist is MireyHIROKI, a collaborative duo known for large-scale domestic and international art projects, including installations in New York and Omotesando Hills.
Where is the 'Connection: Environment and Life' exhibition located during the Izu Kogen May Festival?
The exhibition is located at Mizu no Ie, a hot spring spa facility at 614-188 Ike, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, nestled in the forests of Izu Kogen.
What are the exact dates for the 'Connection: Environment and Life' exhibition at Mizu no Ie in 2026?
The exhibition runs from April 29, 2026, which is a Wednesday and national holiday, to May 31, 2026, a Sunday, during the 31st Izu Kogen May Festival.
Which organization is cooperating with the 'Connection: Environment and Life' exhibition at Mizu no Ie?
Gallery Ogino is cooperating with the exhibition, which features artist MireyHIROKI at Mizu no Ie during the Izu Kogen May Festival from April 29 to May 31, 2026.