My first visit to the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo Exhibition Gallery was to see Professor Ryuichi Sakamoto's exhibition. He is one of my favourite musicians and the world's greatest artists.
This exhibition is a profoundly evocative celebration of Ryuichi Sakamoto's life and legacy. This unique showcase blends sound, visuals, and philosophical reflections to immerse visitors in exploring time and sensory perception.
Ryuichi Sakamoto, known for his groundbreaking work across music and multimedia, left an indelible mark as a composer, performer, and environmental advocate. Sakamoto's art remains timeless, from his pioneering electronic music with the Yellow Magic Orchestra to award-winning film scores. At the heart of this exhibition is his ability to transcend artistic boundaries, inviting audiences to engage with sound as a medium of profound emotional and tactile experiences.
A 360-degree auditory experience merging Sakamoto's compositions with nature's sounds, offering a meditative escape from the urban rush.
Touch-sensitive panels allow visitors to modify soundscapes, reflecting Sakamoto's vision of collaborative art.
Multimedia works synchronize sound with visuals, encouraging reflection on time's impermanence.
Featuring unreleased compositions alongside heartfelt tributes from collaborators.
The exhibition emphasizes themes of time and humanity's connection with nature, echoing Sakamoto's lifelong advocacy for environmental harmony. Installations incorporate eco-conscious designs, urging audiences to reconnect with art and the natural world.
Collaborating with multimedia artist Shiro Takatani, Water State 1 exemplifies water's fluidity and ephemeral beauty. This installation combines Takatani's mastery of visual art with Sakamoto's ambient soundscapes to create an environment that feels both meditative and deeply contemplative. It invites viewers to ponder the impermanence of nature and the cyclical rhythm of life.
My first visit to the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo Exhibition Gallery was to see Professor Ryuichi Sakamoto's exhibition. He is one of my favourite musicians and the world's greatest artists.
This exhibition is a profoundly evocative celebration of Ryuichi Sakamoto's life and legacy. This unique showcase blends sound, visuals, and philosophical reflections to immerse visitors in exploring time and sensory perception.
Ryuichi Sakamoto, known for his groundbreaking work across music and multimedia, left an indelible mark as a composer, performer, and environmental advocate. Sakamoto's art remains timeless, from his pioneering electronic music with the Yellow Magic Orchestra to award-winning film scores. At the heart of this exhibition is his ability to transcend artistic boundaries, inviting audiences to engage with sound as a medium of profound emotional and tactile experiences.
A 360-degree auditory experience merging Sakamoto's compositions with nature's sounds, offering a meditative escape from the urban rush.
Touch-sensitive panels allow visitors to modify soundscapes, reflecting Sakamoto's vision of collaborative art.
Multimedia works synchronize sound with visuals, encouraging reflection on time's impermanence.
Featuring unreleased compositions alongside heartfelt tributes from collaborators.
The exhibition emphasizes themes of time and humanity's connection with nature, echoing Sakamoto's lifelong advocacy for environmental harmony. Installations incorporate eco-conscious designs, urging audiences to reconnect with art and the natural world.
Collaborating with multimedia artist Shiro Takatani, Water State 1 exemplifies water's fluidity and ephemeral beauty. This installation combines Takatani's mastery of visual art with Sakamoto's ambient soundscapes to create an environment that feels both meditative and deeply contemplative. It invites viewers to ponder the impermanence of nature and the cyclical rhythm of life.
Another stunning collaboration between Ryuichi Sakamoto and Shiro Takatani, LIFE–fluid, invisible, inaudible explores the imperceptible forces that shape human existence. This multimedia installation integrates soundscapes, visuals, and subtle environmental changes to evoke sensations of life's fragility and interconnectedness. The work reflects Sakamoto's enduring fascination with the invisible currents that flow through time, nature, and humanity, creating an immersive experience that lingers in the mind long after the encounter.
My first visit to the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo Exhibition Gallery was to see Professor Ryuichi Sakamoto's exhibition. He is one of my favourite musicians and the world's greatest artists.
This exhibition is a profoundly evocative celebration of Ryuichi Sakamoto's life and legacy. This unique showcase blends sound, visuals, and philosophical reflections to immerse visitors in exploring time and sensory perception.
Photography : Rolen
Ryuichi Sakamoto, known for his groundbreaking work across music and multimedia, left an indelible mark as a composer, performer, and environmental advocate. Sakamoto's art remains timeless, from his pioneering electronic music with the Yellow Magic Orchestra to award-winning film scores. At the heart of this exhibition is his ability to transcend artistic boundaries, inviting audiences to engage with sound as a medium of profound emotional and tactile experiences.
A 360-degree auditory experience merging Sakamoto's compositions with nature's sounds, offering a meditative escape from the urban rush.
Touch-sensitive panels allow visitors to modify soundscapes, reflecting Sakamoto's vision of collaborative art.
Multimedia works synchronize sound with visuals, encouraging reflection on time's impermanence.
Featuring unreleased compositions alongside heartfelt tributes from collaborators.
The exhibition emphasizes themes of time and humanity's connection with nature, echoing Sakamoto's lifelong advocacy for environmental harmony. Installations incorporate eco-conscious designs, urging audiences to reconnect with art and the natural world.
Photography : Rolen
Photography : Rolen
Collaborating with multimedia artist Shiro Takatani, Water State 1 exemplifies water's fluidity and ephemeral beauty. This installation combines Takatani's mastery of visual art with Sakamoto's ambient soundscapes to create an environment that feels both meditative and deeply contemplative. It invites viewers to ponder the impermanence of nature and the cyclical rhythm of life.
「坂本龍一 | 音を視る 時を聴く」東京都現代美術館、2024年坂本龍一+高谷史郎《LIFE–fluid, invisible, inaudible...》2007 年 ©2024 KAB Inc. 攝影：浅野豪
Another stunning collaboration between Ryuichi Sakamoto and Shiro Takatani, LIFE–fluid, invisible, inaudible explores the imperceptible forces that shape human existence. This multimedia installation integrates soundscapes, visuals, and subtle environmental changes to evoke sensations of life's fragility and interconnectedness. The work reflects Sakamoto's enduring fascination with the invisible currents that flow through time, nature, and humanity, creating an immersive experience that lingers in the mind long after the encounter.
Photography : Rolen
Presented by the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, LIFE–WELL Tokyo represents the culmination of Sakamoto's commitment to blending art with ecological awareness. A standout feature of this installation is the ethereal fog sculpture created in collaboration with Fujiko Nakaya. Known for her pioneering work with fog as a medium, Nakaya's contribution makes a dynamic, ever-shifting environment where sound, water, and mist converge. The piece and Shiro Takatani's visual design emphasize humanity's interconnectedness with nature and the ephemeral nature of existence.
Photography : Rolen
This striking installation confronts the essence of time itself. Through minimalist soundscapes paired with kinetic visuals, TIME, TIME, IS YOUR TIME challenges audiences to reconsider their relationship with time and their fleeting presence in the universe. It is a meditative yet provocative piece that encourages self-reflection in the face of life's transience.
「坂本龍一 | 音を視る 時を聴く」東京都現代美術館、2024年 坂本龍一 + 高谷史郎《async–immersion tokyo》2024 年 ©2024 KAB Inc. 攝影：浅野豪
Based on Sakamoto's seminal album Async, this immersive installation brings his visionary music into the spatial realm. Visitors are surrounded by evolving soundscapes and abstract visual elements, creating a multisensory journey through themes of existence, death, and the beauty found in the ordinary. Async–Immersion Tokyo is a poignant exploration of how sound and space can evoke profound emotional connections.
Photography : Rolen
At the end of the scene exhibition, this immersive installation brings him alive, performing the music in the spatial realm. In collaboration with Toshio Iwai, Music Plays Images X Images Play Music is a groundbreaking multimedia performance that merges sound and visuals in an unprecedented way. Iwai's interactive visuals respond dynamically to Sakamoto's live compositions, creating a feedback loop where music shapes imagery, and imagery shapes music. This project highlights the innovative spirit of both artists, challenging traditional boundaries between auditory and visual art forms. I had never seen his performance in real life, but it impressed me.
Photography : Rolen
This exhibition is more than a retrospective; it brings together famous artists and curators to build the exhibit ideally. It is a dialogue between past and future, honouring Ryuichi Sakamoto's genius and enduring impact. Seeing Sound, Hearing Time offers an unparalleled journey into the transformative power of sound, making it an essential experience for art and music enthusiasts alike.
Collaboration artists | Shiro Takatani, Daito Manabe, Carsten Nicolai, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Zakkubalan, Toshio Iwai
Special collaboration | Fujiko Nakaya
My first visit to the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo Exhibition Gallery was to see Professor Ryuichi Sakamoto's exhibition. He is one of my favourite musicians and the world's greatest artists.
This exhibition is a profoundly evocative celebration of Ryuichi Sakamoto's life and legacy. This unique showcase blends sound, visuals, and philosophical reflections to immerse visitors in exploring time and sensory perception.
Photography : Rolen
Ryuichi Sakamoto, known for his groundbreaking work across music and multimedia, left an indelible mark as a composer, performer, and environmental advocate. Sakamoto's art remains timeless, from his pioneering electronic music with the Yellow Magic Orchestra to award-winning film scores. At the heart of this exhibition is his ability to transcend artistic boundaries, inviting audiences to engage with sound as a medium of profound emotional and tactile experiences.
A 360-degree auditory experience merging Sakamoto's compositions with nature's sounds, offering a meditative escape from the urban rush.
Touch-sensitive panels allow visitors to modify soundscapes, reflecting Sakamoto's vision of collaborative art.
Multimedia works synchronize sound with visuals, encouraging reflection on time's impermanence.
Featuring unreleased compositions alongside heartfelt tributes from collaborators.
The exhibition emphasizes themes of time and humanity's connection with nature, echoing Sakamoto's lifelong advocacy for environmental harmony. Installations incorporate eco-conscious designs, urging audiences to reconnect with art and the natural world.
Photography : Rolen
Photography : Rolen
Photography : Rolen
Photography : Rolen
Photography : Rolen
Photography : Rolen
Photography : Rolen
Photography : Rolen
Photography : Rolen
Photography : Rolen
Collaborating with multimedia artist Shiro Takatani, Water State 1 exemplifies water's fluidity and ephemeral beauty. This installation combines Takatani's mastery of visual art with Sakamoto's ambient soundscapes to create an environment that feels both meditative and deeply contemplative. It invites viewers to ponder the impermanence of nature and the cyclical rhythm of life.
My first visit to the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo Exhibition Gallery was to see Professor Ryuichi Sakamoto's exhibition. He is one of my favourite musicians and the world's greatest artists.
This exhibition is a profoundly evocative celebration of Ryuichi Sakamoto's life and legacy. This unique showcase blends sound, visuals, and philosophical reflections to immerse visitors in exploring time and sensory perception.
View of JUNGLE JAP 1970 photography : Iwata Hiroyuki
Ryuichi Sakamoto, known for his groundbreaking work across music and multimedia, left an indelible mark as a composer, performer, and environmental advocate. Sakamoto's art remains timeless, from his pioneering electronic music with the Yellow Magic Orchestra to award-winning film scores. At the heart of this exhibition is his ability to transcend artistic boundaries, inviting audiences to engage with sound as a medium of profound emotional and tactile experiences.
A 360-degree auditory experience merging Sakamoto's compositions with nature's sounds, offering a meditative escape from the urban rush.
Touch-sensitive panels allow visitors to modify soundscapes, reflecting Sakamoto's vision of collaborative art.
Multimedia works synchronize sound with visuals, encouraging reflection on time's impermanence.
Featuring unreleased compositions alongside heartfelt tributes from collaborators.
The exhibition emphasizes themes of time and humanity's connection with nature, echoing Sakamoto's lifelong advocacy for environmental harmony. Installations incorporate eco-conscious designs, urging audiences to reconnect with art and the natural world.
Photography : Rolen
Photography : Rolen
Photography : Rolen
Photography : Rolen
Photography : Rolen
Photography : Rolen
Photography : Rolen
Photography : Rolen
Photography : Rolen
Photography : Rolen
Collaborating with multimedia artist Shiro Takatani, Water State 1 exemplifies water's fluidity and ephemeral beauty. This installation combines Takatani's mastery of visual art with Sakamoto's ambient soundscapes to create an environment that feels both meditative and deeply contemplative. It invites viewers to ponder the impermanence of nature and the cyclical rhythm of life.
My first visit to the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo Exhibition Gallery was to see Professor Ryuichi Sakamoto's exhibition. He is one of my favourite musicians and the world's greatest artists.
This exhibition is a profoundly evocative celebration of Ryuichi Sakamoto's life and legacy. This unique showcase blends sound, visuals, and philosophical reflections to immerse visitors in exploring time and sensory perception.
Photography : Rolen
Photography : Rolen
Ryuichi Sakamoto, known for his groundbreaking work across music and multimedia, left an indelible mark as a composer, performer, and environmental advocate. Sakamoto's art remains timeless, from his pioneering electronic music with the Yellow Magic Orchestra to award-winning film scores. At the heart of this exhibition is his ability to transcend artistic boundaries, inviting audiences to engage with sound as a medium of profound emotional and tactile experiences.
A 360-degree auditory experience merging Sakamoto's compositions with nature's sounds, offering a meditative escape from the urban rush.
Touch-sensitive panels allow visitors to modify soundscapes, reflecting Sakamoto's vision of collaborative art.
Multimedia works synchronize sound with visuals, encouraging reflection on time's impermanence.
Featuring unreleased compositions alongside heartfelt tributes from collaborators.
The exhibition emphasizes themes of time and humanity's connection with nature, echoing Sakamoto's lifelong advocacy for environmental harmony. Installations incorporate eco-conscious designs, urging audiences to reconnect with art and the natural world.
Photography : Rolen
Photography : Rolen
Photography : Rolen
Photography : Rolen
Collaborating with multimedia artist Shiro Takatani, Water State 1 exemplifies water's fluidity and ephemeral beauty. This installation combines Takatani's mastery of visual art with Sakamoto's ambient soundscapes to create an environment that feels both meditative and deeply contemplative. It invites viewers to ponder the impermanence of nature and the cyclical rhythm of life.
