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The Tokyoiter Exhibition
Start Date: 17/8/2024 - End Date: 13/10/2024 :::
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The Tokyoiter Exhibition @Johor Bahru
In the exhibition’s 3rd tour, The Japan Foundation, Kuala Lumpur and TEKAN.CO presents The Tokyoiter Exhibition in Johor Bahru from 21 September until 13 October.
After the exhibition’s success at temu house in Petaling Jaya earlier this year and Alliance Française de Penang recently, the exhibition now make it’s way to Johor as it will be showcasing several artworks from local and international artists that potrays the rich culture, heritage and artistic expression in the style of The Tokyoiter magazine covers.
Venue:
TEKAN.CO
18, Jalan Rawa 2, Taman Desa Cemerlang, 81800 Ulu Tiram, Johor
Opening Hours:
Open Daily 11am-6pm (by appointment only)
The Tokyoiter Exhibition @Penang
The Japan Foundation, Kuala Lumpur and Alliance Française de Penang proudly present The Tokyoiter Exhibition in Penang from 17 August until 21 September.
Following the success of the exhibition at temu house in Petaling Jaya earlier this year, the exhibition now tours to Penang as the very first collaboration between Alliance Française de Penang and JFKL.
Venue:
Alliance Française de Penang
46, Jalan Phuah Hin Leong, 10050 George Town, Penang
Opening Hours:
Tue-Thu 10am-6pm
Fri 10am-8pm
Sat 9am-5pm
closed on Sun & Mon
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[temu house Exhibition Update as of 27 August 2024]
The Tokyoiter Exhibition @temu house has ended last February.
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The Tokyoiter Exhibition, a tribute to Tokyo and its rich culture, heritage and artistic expression in the style of The Tokyoiter magazine covers, unfolds from 20th January to 4th February 2024 at temu house.
A warm thank you for everyone’s submission for The Tokyoiter Exhibition! We’re thrilled to announce the selection of 5 outstanding artworks from talented artists across Malaysia through our recent Open Call.
- Encapsulating Humans of Tokyo by Chien Shyan Lee
- Suica by Yean Junn Tseng
- Tokyo Groove by Cawand Dien
- Take A Spin by Sophia Tan
- Not Just For The Young by Chew Yuin-Y
These 5 tributes will be exhibited with a small selection of the existing works from The Tokyoiter collection of imaginary magazine covers, together with another 25 from the existing collection only available for viewing online.
Guided by Andrew Joyce and David Robert, The Tokyoiter draws inspiration from The New Yorker and The Parisianer, uniting a community of illustration enthusiasts passionate about Tokyo’s unique narratives. This project pays a heartfelt homage to Tokyo’s vibrant culture, heritage, and artistic expression through imaginative magazine cover tributes, offering a captivating glimpse into the city’s diverse stories.
The initiative kicked off with an open call in November 2023. All five selected artworks, crafted by Malaysian artists, underwent rigorous evaluation by art experts CC Kua, Kenta Chai, Andrew Joyce, and David Robert, setting the stage for an enriching exhibition experience.
| 20 January to 4 February 2024
temu house, 49, Jalan 16/9e, Seksyen 16, 46350 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Free Admission Opening hours: Open during Public Holidays
**Carpark space is minimal – please use e-hailing services or carpool here |
5 SELECTED ARTWORKS
Encapsulating Humans of Tokyo by Chien Shyan Lee
Suica by Yean Junn Tseng
Take A Spin by Sophia Tan
Tokyo Groove by Cawand Dien
Not Just For The Young by Chew Yuin-Y
JUDGES’ BIO
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About CC Kua
CC Kua (b. 1991, Kedah, Malaysia) is a visual artist, graphic designer and lecturer based in Kuala Lumpur. She obtained a BA (Hons) in Graphic Design and Illustration from The One Academy (degree conferred by the University of Hertfordshire) before pursuing a Master of Fine Arts from the Graduate Institute of Plastic Arts at Tainan National University of the Arts, Taiwan. She works primarily in contemporary painting and drawing. CC thinks there are three kinds of people: those who use soap, those who use body shampoo, and those who don’t shower at all. Her debut solo exhibition was Mosquito Bite in 2016, followed by Left A Bit, Right A Bit, Up A Bit, Down A Bit in 2019, both at Lostgens’ Contemporary Art Space, Kuala Lumpur. In 2020, she was selected for the Southeast Asian Arts Residency Programme at Rimbun Dahan, Malaysia. Shortly after, she had her third solo exhibition, featuring works produced during the residency, titled All By Myself at The Back Room, Kuala Lumpur (2020). In 2022, she was one of the 31 artists who got selected to be part of the inaugural ILHAM Art Show 2022. Her works have also been selected for group exhibitions around Kuala Lumpur and Taipei. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cc_kua/
About Kenta Chai Kenta Chai is the founder and creative director of KentaWorks Graphic, a design studio based in Kuala Lumpur with a keen focus on the arts and cultural sector. He works closely with a diverse clientele across Malaysia and Southeast Asia, including artists, curators, art collectors, private galleries, and public institutions. Kenta is dedicated to combining aesthetic brilliance with effective communication. He has significant experience in the industry and is committed to providing exceptional services. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenta.works/
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About The Tokyoiter
From a small street in the shadow of the SkyTree to a wave of Koinobori and the colourful rockers of Yoyogi park, each cover of The Tokyoiter is a testimony of what makes Tokyo such a fascinating place to live and experience. Created and curated by UK-based illustrator Andrew Joyce and David Robert, an art directo r living in Tokyo, The Tokyoiter is a collection of covers for an imaginary magazine. Inspired by The New Yorker, it presents Tokyo under the unique point of view of talented illustrators. Since 2015, more than 100 illustrators from Japan and around the world have contributed to The Tokyoiter. We are happy to present a selection of these covers in partnership with the Japan Foundation in Kuala Lumpur. The Tokyoiter aims to celebrate illustration, cartooning, drawing, design, creativity… and Tokyo. All covers can be seen at www.thetokyoiter.com and on social media @thetokyoiter.
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/thetokyoiter/
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