Hara Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
With his original OPTRON, a musical device that creates sound from the electrical noise emitted by fluorescent tubes, the artist Atsuhiro Ito has for many years explored new and varied approaches to the world of sound.This unique “sound device,” which can be seen as both a musical instrument and sound art, mesmerizes not only audiences, but also other kinds of artists, with whom Ito has collaborated with in a wide variety of fields, including dance performance. On this occasion, he will perform solo at The Hall, a uniquely shaped space within the Hara Museum on a theme of visible radiation (ray). There will also be a talk by the artist.
■ Date: September 13 (Sun.), 2009 Open 18:00 Start 18:30
■ Venue: Hara Museum of Contemporary Art
■ Tickets: \3,000 regular \2,500 museum members
Fee includes 1 drink + museum admission to see the exhibition before the performance on the same day.
■ Reservations: Hara Museum of Contemporary Art tel: 03-3445-0669 e-mail: info@haramuseum.or.jp
■ This performance contains strong light and is not recommended for pre-school children and persons with sensitive eyesight.