If you look closely, you can see many dense and colorful “niboshi”! Niboshi

AQUARIUM×ART átoa (Chuo-ku, Kobe) will hold a collaborative exhibition with NAMIKO, an artist fascinated by niboshi, entitled “Sparkling Niboshi” from January 12 to April 14, 2012.

The exhibition combines the world of fish painted with so many “niboshi” that they seem to fill the entire exhibition space, and the world of aquariums that seem to be floating in the sea.

A variety of related events will be held at the same time, including “Live Painting” on January 12, 13, and 14, where visitors will be able to see the powerful artwork created by “NAMIKO” being completed up close.

On January 13 and 14, a workshop will be held where visitors can make NAMIKO-designed deep-sea fish “Mendako” and “Same” hats. Even children can easily make them, so parents and children can participate. The workshop will be held from 11:00 to 13:00 and 15:00 to 17:00, and participants can join at any time during the workshop hours. Participation fee is 500 yen (tax included).

On January 14, from 1:00 p.m., NAMIKO and “Kawa-chan,” a fish mascot, will give a talk live performance. The talk will focus mainly on the theme of the completed live-painting works and the maniacal talk of these two creature-lovers.

NAMIKO (NIBOSHI&) Profile

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Born in Aichi Prefecture. Ever since she was fascinated by “NIBOSHI” which does not lose its luster even after being dried up, she has been creating artworks using “NIBOSHI” as a subject motif. His paintings are based on the theme of crowds and envy for life, and have won prizes in the Red Bull Ignition Osaka-Americamura Street Light Art Project, the Konica Minolta x Pen Magazine Eco & Art Award, and the SHIBUYA ART AWARDS, among others.

＜A word from the reporter:
This is a special exhibition where visitors can enjoy the mysterious world of aquariums and “Niboshi” woven together in a way that can be found nowhere else. The first three days of the exhibition will be packed with events, so be sure to check the schedule when you go.

Details

Exhibition period

January 12 (Friday) – April 14 (Sunday), 2024

Location

AQUARIUM×ART átoa 2F MARINE NOTE
(7-2 Shinko-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe)
Find it on GoogleMaps

Hours

10:00 – 20:00 (last admission 19:00)

Admission Fee

Adults (junior high school students and older) 2,400 yen
Elementary school students 1,400 yen
Infants (3 years and older) 800 yen
Under 3 years free
*Prices vary on specific days.

• AQUARIUM×ART átoa Official website https://atoa-kobe.jp