teamLab: Digitized World Heritage Site of Toji - TOKIO INKARAMI | teamLab

既往展览

2021.8.06(Fri) - 8.22(Sun) * 提前關閉 To-ji Temple (Kyo-o-gokoku-ji Temple), Kyoto

Information on Exhibition Closure

Measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19

既往展览

2021.8.06(Fri) - 8.22(Sun) * 提前關閉 To-ji Temple (Kyo-o-gokoku-ji Temple), Kyoto

Information on Exhibition Closure

Measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19

teamLab: Digitized World Heritage Site of Toji - TOKIO INKARAMI
Toji Temple, a World Heritage Site,  was built in 796. When the capital was relocated to Heian-kyo, it was built together with Sai-ji Temple across the Rajomon Gate, the main gate of Heian-kyo. The five-story pagoda, a national treasure and the tallest wooden pagoda in Japan, is the only remaining remnant of the Heian-kyo Capital, 1200 years after its construction.

After Kukai Kobo Daishi returned to Japan from China where he studied Esoteric Buddhism, Toji became the original and head temple for Shingon Buddhism and is said to be the first Esoteric Buddhist temple in Japan.

This exhibition is a part of teamLab’s Digitized City art project. The concept behind the project is that non-material digital technology can turn buildings or places into art without physically altering them.

A place with a long period of time becomes the space of the artwork, and the space of the work is interactively transformed under the influence of nature, the wind blowing, the rain, and the behavior of the people in the place, making the people a part of the artwork as well as nature, and a part of the long period of time. As a result, the work, the people, and nature, one’s self and others, the present and the past become continuous without boundaries.

The space of Toji will be transformed by the presence of people and the behavior of nature into an art space where the present and the past intersect.

作品

Floating Resonating Lamps in the Hyotan Pond

Toji has a five-story pagoda, the tallest wooden pagoda in Japan, as well as a gourd pond, which is an element of a pond garden.

Each of the lamps on the gourd pond’s water surface floats autonomously. When a person passes close to a lamp, or when the wind blows a lamp, it shines brightly and emits a sound. The lamps in the vicinity responded one after another, shining and resonating their sound tones in succession.

It then continues to resonate through the nearby Resonating Trees and Forest of Autonomous Resonating Life. Perhaps people will become more aware of the existence of others in the same space.

When the wind is not blowing and people are not nearby, the lamps begin to blink slowly.

*The lamps are made of Murano glass (Venetian glass).

Proliferating Immense Life in Toji Kodo

In 823, Kobo-Daishi Kukai, who was entrusted with the former national temple Toji Temple, decided to spread the teachings of esoteric Buddhism and positioned the Kodo
 as the central building. It was built so that the center of the lecture hall would be the center of the temple area and of esoteric Buddhism.
Toji Temple was destroyed by fire in 1486 along with the Kondo and Nandaimon. While the Kondo was finally rebuilt in the Momoyama period and the Nandaimon in the Edo period, the Kodo was rebuilt five years after the fire with the highest priority.

In the Kodo, the flowers’ cycle of growth repeats itself in perpetuity. When too many flowers grow, they scatter and fade all at once.
When people touch them, the flower petals scatter and fall away.

The artwork is not a pre-recorded image that is played back: it is created by a computer program that continuously renders the work in real time. The interaction between people and the installation causes continuous change in the artwork: previous visual states can never be replicated, and will never reoccur. The picture at this moment can never be seen again.

Reversible Rotation in Toji Kondo

The Kondo are the main halls of To-ji Temple, which was built when the capital moved to Heian-kyo.
To-ji Temple and Sai-ji Temple were built across the Rajomon Gate, the main gate of Heian-kyo Capital. To-ji Temple was founded in 796, and the Kondo was the first temple to be constructed. The Kondo remained in front of the capital for over 600 years, but was destroyed by fire in 1486. The present building was rebuilt in 1603. It is a representative building of the Momoyama period (late 16th century), which combined the Tenjiku and Wa styles, incorporating the styles of the Sung dynasty.

Spatial Calligraphy is drawn in the Kondo, it rotates in the artwork space, every aspect rotating in the same direction. But because of the special characteristics of Ultrasubjective Space, it can appear to be rotating clockwise or counterclockwise.

Spatial Calligraphy is calligraphy drawn in space, a form of calligraphy that teamLab has been exploring since it was founded. The artwork reconstructs calligraphy in three dimensional space to express the depth, speed and power of the brush stroke, and that calligraphy is then flattened using the logical structure teamLab calls ultrasubjective space. The calligraphy shifts between two and three dimensions.

Forest of Autonomous Resonating Life

The densely packed, standing ovoids of light are autonomous. When an ovoid is pushed over by people moving through or blown down by the wind, it stands back up while the color of its light changes, and it emits a sound tone specific to that color. The surrounding ovoids respond one by one, continuously changing to the same color and emitting the same tone. The light then continues to resonate through the nearby Resonating Trees and Floating Resonating Lamps in the Hyotan Pond. Perhaps people will become more aware of the existence of others in the same space.

When the wind is not blowing and nearby people are not doing anything, the ovoids of light begin to blink slowly. 

直立並呼應的生命和呼應之樹 / Autonomous Resonating Life and Resonating Trees

放置在古城遺跡中的持續不斷站立的物體和遺跡中的樹木一起發出光芒。每棵樹上的光會個別自我行動，像是在呼吸一樣一下發出強烈光芒，一下變得灰暗。
每棵樹上的光在被人推倒時，會改變光芒的顏色，並且發出特別的音色。而且光也會和附近的樹木互相呼應，變化成相同的顏色並且發出聲音，同時還會接連與周圍的樹木連續呼應。之後，與周圍的“能夠呼吸呼應的石牆”也會相互呼應。
當光芒從另一方延展過來時，就表示另一方有人在的意思。當光芒從山的方向延展過來時，就表示山那邊有人在。這麼一來人們應該會比平常更加意識到相同空間內其他人們的存在吧。

飄浮的呼應球體 / Floating, Resonating Spheres

發光球體各自是自主的。人觸碰到發光球體，或者有風吹過時，顏色會產生變化，球體也會發出該顏色所特有的音色。周圍的球體彼此呼應，發出同樣的顏色和音色，形成連鎖反應。

當風靜止，也沒有人觸碰時，發光球體會慢慢變得忽明忽暗。

Concrete and Abstract - Between Hachiman Shrine and the Five-Story Pagoda

This artwork is located in between the Hachiman Shrine and the Five-Story Pagoda, which has been standing there since before Toji was built.

When people stop inside the artwork space, a new set of lines is born and spreads across the space.
The combination of the lines turns the trees into flattened layers.

The artwork is not a pre-recorded image that is played back: it is created by a computer program that continuously renders the work in real time. The interaction between people and the installation causes continuous change in the artwork: previous visual states can never be replicated, and will never reoccur. The artwork at this moment can never be seen again.

呼應之樹 / Resonating Trees

The trees shine brightly. The light of each tree is autonomous, slowly blinking.

The light transmitted from Floating, Resonating Spheres, Floating Resonating Lamps in the Hyotan Pond causes the trees’ lights to change color, and a tone specific to that color resonates out. The light of a tree is transmitted to the surrounding trees one by one, as the sound is continuously emitted.

When a light resonates from the trees in the distance, it signifies the presence of people. Perhaps people will become more aware of the existence of others in the same space.

參觀指南

提醒

Information on Exhibition Closure -- Updated on September 10
In consideration of the extension of the state of emergency declared by Kyoto Prefecture and the resulting situation, the remaining exhibition dates have been cancelled.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. We thank you for your understanding in this matter.

If you purchased a ticket for one of the affected dates, please follow the instructions below to request a refund.
Affected dates: August 9, 13 to 15, August 23 to September 19

[About Refunds]
All unused tickets for the affected dates will be refunded.

- For those who purchased tickets on the official teamLab site
Unused tickets for the affected dates will be refunded in a lump sum after the exhibition term ends.
No further steps are needed from ticket holders. The executive committee will handle refunds (payment cancellations and refund processing).

If you have already paid your credit card bill for the month, the amount will be deducted from your account once, but it will be refunded when you are billed the following month or later, so please check your credit card statement.
* Please note that we do not know the credit card payment date, as that varies by credit card company.

Inquiries: teamLab: Digitized Toji Executive Committee
0570-200-883 (Mondays - Saturdays 11:00 - 16:00)

- For those who purchased tickets at Lawson Ticket
Refund period: Monday, September 20 at 10:00 ~ Thursday, September 30 at 23:59

Refunds will be made directly at Lawson and Ministop locations.
If you purchased your ticket at Lawson, please bring the unused ticket to a Lawson location. If you purchased your ticket at Ministop, please bring the unused ticket to a Ministop location.
Please note that refunds will not be processed after the refund period.
* Customers who had their tickets delivered will be refunded at the nearest Lawson store.
http://l-tike.com/oc/lt/haraimodoshi/

Inquiries: Lawson Ticket

- Other inquiries
Please call the below phone number by 30th September
0570-200-883 (Mondays - Saturdays 11:00 - 16:00)

會場資訊

teamLab: Digitized World Heritage Site of Toji - TOKIO INKARAMI

展期

2021.8.06(Fri) - 8.22(Sun) * 提前關閉

開館時間

Aug 6 - 22 19:00 -
* Closes at 21:00

交通指南

地址

To-ji Temple (Kyo-o-gokoku-ji Temple)
Kujo-cho 1, Minami-ku, Kyoto
* Please enter through the Keigamon Gate on the north side on Omiya Street.

地址用當地語言:

真言宗総本山東寺（教王護国寺）
京都市南区九条町１
* 大宮通沿い「慶賀門」北側よりご入場ください。

By Train

JR: Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit (15-minute walk)
Kintetsu Line: Toji Station (10-minute walk)
Keihan Line: Switch from Tambabashi Station to Kintetsu Tambabashi Station, then to Toji Station (10-minute walk)
Hankyu Line: Take city bus 18, 71, or 201 from Omiya Station to Toji Higashimonmae (1-minute walk) 

By Bus

Bus stops : 'Toji Minamimon-mae' , 'Toji Higashimon-mae' , 'Kujo Omiya' and 'Toji Nishimon-mae' bus stops.

聯系我們

Inquiry

KYODO Information

Tel

tel. +81 570 200 883
Mon-Sat 11:00am-4:00pm (Except Holidays)

注意事項

Regarding Entry
An entry fee is required to enter any part of Toji, and tickets are required to view this exhibition.
This exhibition does not include Kondo Hall nor Kodo Hall.
In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, admissions may be limited depending on crowdedness.
Visitors in elementary school or younger must be accompanied by a guardian 20 years old or older.
Please refrain from visiting the venue if you feel unwell or are drunk.
Re-entry is not permitted.

Regarding Tickets
Tickets are date specific.
Please note that there is a limited number of tickets that can be purchased on the day, so if the number of visitors exceeds the limit, you may not be able to purchase a ticket onsite.
Tickets are not refundable under any circumstances, except in the case of exhibition closure.
Resale of tickets is prohibited. Those who purchased resold tickets will not be able to enter the venue. The organizer will not be held responsible for any problems caused by resale.

Regarding Visits
Please use public transportation.
This exhibition does not have a parking lot. The Toji parking lot will not be available during the run of the exhibition. Parking bicycles and other vehicles near the venue is strictly prohibited.

Regarding Valuables
Please bring valuables at your own risk. The organizer will not be held responsible for any theft or loss.

Regarding Injuries
Please watch your step, as it is dark in the exhibition.
The organizer and the venue will not be held responsible for any accidents that occur in the venue.

Trash Free Park
For environmental preservation, be prepared to take your trash home for disposal and recycling.
Cans and glass bottles are not permitted in the venue.

No Smoking
All parks and natural areas are strictly smoke and tobacco-free.

No Pets Allowed
No pets are allowed in the park. Service dogs are welcome.

Exhibition Suspended or Delayed Due to Weather
The exhibition will remain open in the event of light rain. In case of stormy weather, the exhibition will be suspended. Please check the official exhibition webpage, Twitter, or Facebook for details.

Photography & Videography
Please refrain from any photography/videography/streaming activities that may disturb other visitors.
Use of flash, and/or tripods (including monopods) inside Toji is prohibited.

Other
Please be aware that the organizers may photograph or film the event, and you may be photographed or filmed. The resulting materials, including still photographs, video, and audio recordings may be used by the organizers or local promotional entities without restriction or financial compensation, in news materials, promotional materials, on the web and other properties.The exhibition period and viewing hours may be changed or cancelled depending on the COVID-19 situation.

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Biographical Documents

teamLab is represented by Pace Gallery, Martin Browne Contemporary and Ikkan Art.

主辦單位

teamLab: Digitized Toji
Executive Committee

贊助

TOKIO INKARAMI

Story behind TOKIO INKARAMI's contribution

With the concept of "delivering Japanese beauty and culture to the world," we fuse opposing elements like technology and nature, progress and tradition, or strength and beauty, and cherish the balance between them while we work to create a global beauty culture.

We are now supporting the activities of teamLab, a driving force in the international art scene. We resonate with their conviction that "digital concepts spread beauty."

At IFing Co., Ltd., TOKIO INKARAMI, we will always strive to use art to preserve culture and tradition throughout the generations while introducing Japanese aesthetic sensibilities to the world.

協辦單位

Kyoto Prefecture
Kyoto City
Kyoto City Board of Education
Kyoto City Tourist Association
Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Special Cooperation

To-ji Temple (Kyo-o-gokoku-ji Temple)