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Living with Tsubaki Noboru Elephant Sculpture

Jun 6 – Nov 8, 09:00–17:00 · Towada City Museum of Modern Art · Aomori

Dates

  • Jun 6 – Nov 8, 2026, 09:00–17:00

About this event

Summary
Contemporary artist Noboru Tsubaki presents his first solo exhibition in the Tohoku region, featuring a monumental new work titled "Elephant" after over 40 years of creating giant life forms.

Highlights
  • First solo exhibition in the Tohoku region.
  • Debut of a giant "Elephant" sculpture.
  • Artist's 40+ year career retrospective focus.


Details

The exhibition centers on Noboru Tsubaki's latest creation, a massive "Elephant," which continues his artistic inquiry into modern society through the creation of monumental life forms. This work follows his previous notable piece, "Atta," which was displayed in the museum's outdoor garden. The event invites visitors to reflect on profound questions regarding human existence, specifically exploring the meaning of "freedom" within a rapidly changing society. The exhibition challenges viewers to reexamine their daily actions and thought processes, which often overlook reality, offering a valuable opportunity to engage with this sharp inquiry into the human condition.

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