Aoyama’s Spiral Awakens the Contemporary Art Scene
The building, completed in 1985 by architect Fumihiko Maki, regularly attracts artists and artisans passing through the Japanese capital.
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Spiral is the meeting place for souls wishing to wander the shadowy backstreets of the Aoyama district in the heart of Tokyo.
Injecting art into daily life
The building, completed in 1985 by architect Fumihiko Maki, has become one of the capital’s locations where art and everyday life meet. This cultural complex comprises design and craft boutiques, restaurants, exhibition spaces, and a yoga studio. Shows and conferences are also frequently held there.
Spiral (1985), is a cultural complex located in Aoyama, Tokyo. The exhibition schedule can be found on its website and on its Instagram page.
Address: 5-6-23 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062.
‘SICF18 PLAY’, photo by Katsuhiro Ichikawa
‘SICF18 EXHIBITION’, photo by Katsuhiro Ichikawa
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