ZEN＆ART Tourism KAMAKURA
A fusion of ZEN culture and contemporary art that lets you experience the roots of Kamakura by visiting an artist’s studio.
Whether you already have a deep knowledge of art or are just beginning to develop an interest, don’t miss this special opportunity.
ZEN＆ART Tourism
Introducing art advisors
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Hiroaki Sumiya
Hiroaki Sumiya live with art
11971 Born in the family of Sanada Himo, Orimoto Sumiya, founded in Ishikawa Prefecture.
He is in charge of consulting and public relations at the Nomura Research Institute, and plans the “NRI Future Development Forum,” which brings together diverse pioneers in economics, science, and society. Responsible for activities such as “Yokohama Triennale”.Fascinated by the possibilities of art, he presided over “Hatch Art” and other projects connecting art with the local community at the site of the former Yokohama Finance Bureau.At Art Fair Tokyo, he serves as the communications director and collaborates with the Agency for Cultural Affairs to publish art market research reports.From 2021, as DART CEO, he will support the use of art for companies, regions, individuals, etc. In 2024, he will curate the exhibition “The Transparent Gaze of Wim Wenders”.He continues to take on creative challenges that connect art and society. Currently living in Kamakura, he is also creating a space for cultural activities rooted in Kamakura.
ZEN＆ART Tourism KAMAKURA
Studio Visit to visit an artist’s studio Art advisor：Hiroaki Sumiya
I think people around the world are now coming to see not only Japanese art, but also food and local attractions.
Among them, the artist who lives there becomes a trigger.We need to learn things that only artists are aware of.This actually helps create various attractions.
Introduction of Kamakura artists
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Francis Shingo
Francis Shingo
Born in Santa Monica, California in 1969. Currently based in Kamakura and Los Angeles, he has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions both domestically and internationally.In 2023, his 7m-long masterpiece Liminal Shifts, which was exhibited at the exhibition “Interference” at the Ginza Maison Hermès Forum, received a great response as it made excellent use of the space filled with outside light.His works are held in public collections at the JPMorgan Chase Art Collection, Bank of Spain, Frederick R. Wiseman Foundation, Mori Art Collection, Sezon Museum of Art, Tokyo American Club, and the U.S. Embassy Ambassador’s Residence.
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Michael Frank
Michael Frank
In the late 1980s, he started working at Kisho Kurokawa’s office, and while working in Koji Hara’s laboratory, became the director of Las Chicas in Omotesando. Therefore, we are working on creating a complex space. After that, he formed the creative unit Sakai with David Duvall-Smith.Created a deluxe building by renting five different industry offices and a warehouse in Azabu Juban.In the shared space, we share work and fun times with other members, such as gangoo exhibitions, PV shoots, stage design for the Unusual Kinoko Dance Company, and soup parties.In 2008, we participated in the international art event “K I T A!” in Indonesia.He has also been invited to participate in the opening exhibition of the Nam June Paik Museum in South Korea and a special exhibition at the National Museum of Israel.After Deluxe, he and his core members will create Super Deluxe, a place for food, art, and music in Nishiazabu.Since 2017, he and his partner Yada have been calling themselves the Space Embassy.Currently trying his hand at landscape architecture, based on his experience creating works using plants and clearing land in Mt. Kamakura.
ZEN＆ART Tourism KAMAKURA
Studio Visit to visit an artist’s studio
Visited artist: Francis Shingo, Michael Frank
ZEN＆ART Tourism KAMAKURA
【special project】
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Studio Visit Francis Shingo
Studio Visit Francis Shingo
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ZEN＆ART Tourism KAMAKURA
Price: 15,000 yen per person (up to 4 people per group)
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Studio Visit Francis Shingo
Studio Visit Francis Shingo
1 night 2 days
ZEN＆ART Tourism KAMAKURA
Price: 420,000 yen per person (up to 4 people per group)
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Studio Visit Michael Frank
Studio Visit Michael Frank
Event
ZEN＆ART Tourism KAMAKURA
Price: 15,000 yen per person (up to 4 people per group)
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Studio Visit Michael Frank
Studio Visit Michael Frank
1 night 2 days
ZEN＆ART Tourism KAMAKURA
Price: 420,000 yen per person (up to 4 people per group)
Itinerary: View more
ZEN＆ART Tourism KAMAKURA
Studio Visit to visit an artist’s studio
Day trip: Price: 15,000 yen per person (up to 4 people per group)
1 night and 2 days: Price: 420,000 yen per person (up to 4 people per group)
A journey through Kamakura’s ZEN & ART will bring you memorable experiences and encounters.
Whether you already have a deep knowledge of art or are just beginning to develop an interest, don’t miss this special opportunity.
ZEN＆ART Tourism
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A plan tailored to your needs.Based on your preferences, our concierge will propose a custom tour plan just for you.
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