A cool museum in the summer

#0 yen travel 💫 What is "Afro Mingei"? It's a fusion of African American traditional culture and the Japanese Mingei movement. 💫 Why is "Afro Mingei" attracting attention? The wonder of cultural fusion It combines traditional African American handicrafts with Japanese "beauty of utility" (beauty of practical use). By intersecting different cultures, a new form of beauty is born. History and identity Gates delves deeply into the history and identity of African Americans, reconstructing their rich cultural heritage as art. His work connects the past and the present and sends a message for the future. ──────────────── ✍️Naomi's notes When I heard about Afro Mingei, I didn't really get it. It's unique, but there's a lot of information to learn from the works, so I'm glad I went there alone rather than going there quickly. I realized that this is a work that only he could have created, and learned again about a culture and background that seems familiar but which I don't know at all 📚──────────────── 📌Mori Art Museum "Theaster Gates: Afro Mingei"📅April 24th - September 1st, 2024🕕10:00 - 22:00 (Tuesdays until 17:00, August 13th until 22:00) 🎫Weekdays Adults 2000 yen / (High school and university students) 1400 yen / Seniors (65 and over) 1700 yen / (Junior high school students and younger) Free Saturdays, Sundays and holidays Adults 2200 yen / (High school and university students) 1500 yen / Seniors (65 and over) 1900 yen / (Junior high school students and younger) Free 📍6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Roppongi Hills Mori Tower 53rd floor 🚃 3 minutes walk from Roppongi Station, Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, Exit 1C (directly connected via concourse)