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Altavia Japan sponsors the 3rd Shinjuku Art Brut Exhibition

Altavia Japan supports the Shinjuku Art Brut Exhibition Promotion Consortium* and is participating as a sponsor for the 3rd Shinjuku Art Brut Exhibition**, a welfare art exhibition aimed at artists with disabilities and elderly artists, for the second consecutive year.

* The “Shinjuku Art Brut Exhibition Promotion Consortium” is an organization composed of 44 social welfare corporations in the Shinjuku area and is responsible for the operation of the Shinjuku Art Brut Exhibition. The consortium welcomes sponsor companies as special members.

** Approximately 170 artworks created by artists with disabilities and elderly artists will be exhibited at five venues in Shinjuku.

What is “Art Brut”?

“Art Brut” is a French term meaning “raw art.” It is often described as art created by individuals without formal art education or expressions uninfluenced by existing artistic trends. While interpretations vary in modern times, one perspective views Art Brut as a fusion of welfare and art, emphasizing diversity and the importance of individual expression.

Overview of the 3rd Shinjuku Art Brut Exhibition

Launched in 2023, the Shinjuku Art Brut Exhibition aims to promote DE&I (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) while providing more opportunities for artists with disabilities and elderly artists by exhibiting their works in corporate office spaces. This exhibition transforms everyday office environments into vibrant art spaces filled with numerous artworks.

Now in its third edition, the exhibition will take place at five corporate venues, displaying a total of approximately 170 artworks. Additionally, visitors will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite pieces, with winning artworks selected at each venue through different voting methods.

Event Details

Dates: December 9 (Monday) – December 13 (Friday), 2024

Exhibition dates and times vary by venue.

Exhibition Venues:

Neo Career Co., Ltd. (Shinjuku Monolith Building, 18th Floor, 2-3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)

DIAM JAPAN Co., Ltd. (Kurosu Building, 1st Floor, 5-11-3 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)

TIS Inc. (Sumitomo Realty & Development Shinjuku Grand Tower, 14th Floor, 8-17-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)

Keio Plaza Hotel Co., Ltd. (2-2-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)

TOA DKK Co., Ltd. (1-29-10 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)

Organizer: Shinjuku Art Brut Exhibition Promotion Consortium

Sponsors:

Altavia Japan Co., Ltd., Neo Career Co., Ltd., DIAM JAPAN Co., Ltd., TIS Inc., Keio Plaza Hotel Co., Ltd., TOA DKK Co., Ltd., Shinjuku City Council of Social Welfare