Exhibitions

  • JAPAN
  • The National Museum of Modern Art
    Kitanomaru-koen / 3-1
    Kitanomaru-koen Chiyoda-ku
    102-8322 Tokyo
    Japan
    www.momat.go.jp


    ARCHITECTURAL CREATION PETER MARKLI AND JUN AOKI
    3 June – 3 August 2008

    This is an exhibition which introduces two architects, Peter Märkli and
    Jun Aoki. There is no relation between them, but both of them
    respect paintings and sculptures. Though they prefer a lovable
    atomosphere, both their architectures are cool and sensual.
    Their processes of visualizing ideas are focused on. Therefore, in the
    gallery, there will be no models or plans of complete buildings. Märkli
    shows his 300 drawings and 14 charming study models, the latter of
    which were made for 'Novartis Campus Visitor Center' in Basel. Aoki
    shows his 100 study models for the house 'M'.
    They convey the architects' thought so vividly that visitors should be
    able to find out what happens in the process of architectural creation.