The Face is the Universe

June 2, 2011

The Face is the Universe

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on June 2011 Those interested in finding out more about the artist who painted the giant mural inside Shibuya station can take advantage of two concurrent exhibitions featuring the work of Taro Okamoto. “The Face is the Universe” looks at Okamoto’s obsession with the face, including his unfinished works “Thunder Man” […]

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Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on June 2011

Courtesy of Okamoto Taro Kinenkan

Those interested in finding out more about the artist who painted the giant mural inside Shibuya station can take advantage of two concurrent exhibitions featuring the work of Taro Okamoto. “The Face is the Universe” looks at Okamoto’s obsession with the face, including his unfinished works “Thunder Man” and “Myth of Fertility,” a companion to the Shibuya station mural “Myth of Tomorrow.” Also underway is “World Expo Taro Collection,” which presents works related to Okamoto and the Osaka World Expo 1970.

Parco Factory, Until Jun 20, ¥200 (HS, univ)/¥300 (general). Open daily 10am-9pm. B1F Parco Part 1, 15-1 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku. Nearest stn: Shibuya. Tel: 03-3477-5873. www.parco-art.com/web/factory/