We visited the group exhibition commemorating SCAI’s 30th anniversary.
The free booklet “SCAI Exhibitions 1989-2019,” distributed during the exhibition, is a valuable document packed with 30 years of history.
SCAI Exhibitions 1989-2019
The booklet is a documentary compilation of exhibition titles and overviews held at four venues so far, presented with their main visuals.
The four venues — TOKO Museum of Contemporary Art (Aoyama), Project Room (Omotesando), Penrose Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA) (Nishi-Azabu), and SCAI THE BATHHOUSE (Yanaka)
The very first exhibition was “Edward Ruscha (Ed Ruscha),” held at the TOKO Museum of Contemporary Art starting January 21, 1989 (Saturday).
The TOKO Museum of Contemporary Art was a museum established by TOKO Real Estate, where Masami Shiraishi apparently served as deputy director at the time.
In SCAI THE BATHHOUSE’s early days, a solo exhibition by Takashi Murakami was also held.
Solo exhibition “Which Way Tomorrow? (Fall in Love)” held in June 1994Yoshitomo Nara’s solo exhibition was held in 1995At the “SCAI 30th Anniversary Exhibition (SCAI PARK),” the main visual work was on display (private collection).
Although no works were shown at the 30th anniversary exhibition, Julian Opie’s solo exhibitions have been held four times — starting in 2000, then again in 2005, 2009, and 2014.
Solo exhibition “Julian Opie” held in November 2000
Izumi Kato’s solo exhibition was held once, in 2005.
April 2005: Izumi Kato solo exhibition “Naked People”
Records also remain of several exhibitions by artists currently handled by MAHO KUBOTA GALLERY. In addition to the aforementioned Julian Opie, these include Miwa Ogasawara, Yurie Nagashima, and Kentaro Kobuke. Maho Kubota herself is an alumna of SCAI THE BATHHOUSE.
April 2013: Miwa Ogasawara “beyond silence”
Kohei Nawa’s solo exhibition “Biomatrix,” which we also covered on this site, was a striking show.
October 2018: Kohei Nawa solo exhibition “Biomatrix”
Even today, SCAI’s stance of actively promoting international artists remains unchanged.
October 2019: Alfredo Jaar “Lament of the Images”Back cover of “SCAI Exhibitions 1989-2019”
Though distributed free of charge, the booklet carries the weight of 30 years of history and holds considerable documentary value.
SCAI THE BATHHOUSE also maintains an online archive (record) of its exhibitions.
Exhibitions held after 1998 include photographs — for those interested, please visit the link below.
https://www.scaithebathhouse.com/ja/exhibitions/past/
전시회 기간 중 배포되는 무료 북클릿 “SCAI Exhibitions 1989-2019″은 30년의 역사가 담긴 귀중한 자료입니다.
SCAI Exhibitions 1989-2019
북클릿에는 지금까지 4개 회장에서 개최되어 온 전시회 이름과 개요를 메인 비주얼과 함께 정리한 자료적인 내용이 담겨 있습니다.
4개 시설 – TOKO Museum of Contemporary Art(아오야마), Project Room(오모테산도), Penrose Institute of Contemporary Arts(PICA)(니시아자부), SCAI THE BATHHOUSE(야나카)
제1회는 1989년 1월 21일(토)부터 TOKO Museum of Contemporary Art에서 개최된 전시회 “Edward Ruscha(Ed Ruscha)”입니다.
TOKO Museum of Contemporary Art는 도코 부동산이 설립한 미술관으로, Masami Shiraishi 씨는 당시 부관장이었다고 합니다.
SCAI THE BATHHOUSE 설립 초기에는 Takashi Murakami의 개인전도 개최되었습니다.
1994년 6월 개최된 개인전 “내일은 어느 쪽(Fall in Love)”Yoshitomo Nara의 개인전은 1995년 개최“SCAI 30th Anniversary Exhibition(SCAI PARK)”에서는 메인 비주얼의 작품이 전시되었습니다(개인 소장).
30주년 기념전에서는 작품 전시가 없었지만, Julian Opie의 개인전은 2000년을 시작으로 2005년, 2009년, 2014년에 걸쳐 4번이나 개최되었습니다.
2000년 11월 개최된 개인전 “Julian Opie”
Izumi Kato의 개인전은 2005년에 한 번 개최되었습니다.
2005년 4월 개최 Izumi Kato 개인전 “Naked People”
현재 MAHO KUBOTA GALLERY에서 다루고 있는 작가들의 전시회에 대한 기록도 몇 가지 남아 있습니다. 앞서 언급한 Julian Opie 외에, Miwa Ogasawara, Yurie Nagashima, Kentaro Kobuke 등입니다. Maho Kubota 씨는 SCAI THE BATHHOUSE 출신입니다.
2013년 4월 개최 Miwa Ogasawara “beyond silence”
본 사이트에서도 다룬 Kohei Nawa의 개인전 “Biomatrix”는 충격적인 전시회였습니다.
2018년 10월 개최 Kohei Nawa 개인전 “Biomatrix”
지금도 해외 아티스트를 적극적으로 밀어주는 자세에는 변함이 없습니다.
2019년 10월 개최 Alfredo Jaar “Lament of the Images”“SCAI Exhibitions 1989-2019” 뒷표지
무료로 배포되는 북클릿이지만, 30년의 역사가 응축된 무게감 있고 자료적 가치가 높은 것이었습니다.
SCAI THE BATHHOUSE는 전시회의 아카이브(기록)를 웹상에도 남기고 있습니다.
1998년 이후 개최된 전시회는 사진도 포함되어 있으므로, 관심이 있다면 아래에서 접속해 보세요.
https://www.scaithebathhouse.com/ja/exhibitions/past/
