1Fエントランス(中央通り正面4丁目側)
BIG CAT GIFT
2024.11.8 (Fri.) - 2024.12.25 (Wed.)
The latest work by Kenji Yanobe, who made Big Cat Bang, the symbol of the building displayed in the central atrium, appears in the entrance alongside graphics by Keiji Ito. Ship’s Cat, which brings peace, prays for the happiness of people coming and going along the streets of Ginza by delivering them gifts from outer space.
The cats winging away from Big Cat Bang, the building installation, seek to bring peace to the world. They dress up like Santa and his reindeer and alight on a snow-covered landscape. I created the work with the idea of delivering the gift of happiness from outer space, of kindling a light in everyone’s hearts.
Kenji Yanobe
WINTER ANGEL
2024.11.16 (Sat.) - 2025.1.26 (Sun.)
The skating rink returns this year to the water basin area and lawn area (approx. 320 m2) of the GINZA SIX Garden, the largest (4,000 m2) in the Ginza area.
In the middle of the rink is the latest giant work from Kenji Yanobe, Ship’s Cat (Ultra Muse/Red). Alongside the heavenly graphics from Keiji Ito, this space prompts one to consider gifts from the heavens beyond. In December, the Heavenly Gift Shop will open with original merchandise supervised by Keiji Ito and the latest merchandise from Kenji Yanobe, a selection of items found nowhere else. To encourage local residents to try out the skating rink, we plan to provide skating lessons for the students of nearby elementary schools and hold other events in coordination with the community. The eco-rink is made of resin, and uses no electricity. Even better, your clothes stay dry even if you fall. It’s also an ideal skating rink for kids. This winter, you’re warmly invited to come and explore unique experiences on offer only at GINZA SIX.
Kenji Yanobe
Spaceship “LUCA”
2024.11.13 (Wed.) – Summer 2025 (plan)
The exhibition “Kenji Yanobe: Taro, Cat, and Sun” currently on display at the Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum (until November 10) will reappear at GINZA SIX.
【展示場所】4F 吹き抜け周りレストスペース
Christmas shines a special light on the everyday, changing the ordinary into the celebratory. According to a legend from Ancient Europe, at this time of the year, when the sun weakens and the winter’s dark kingdom extends its reach, the souls of the dead come to visit this world. Presents are prepared and arranged in welcome. This custom is said to be the original reason for Christmas. This artwork commission was literally a heavenly gift to me. I worked on it in the dreamy exultation as if I were embraced with Christmas decorations I would enjoy as a child. I hope all those who see my work will experience some of this sense of excitement.
Keiji Ito