KANKURO UESHIMA COLLECTION

2024.03.11INFO UESHIMA MUSEUM to Open in Shibuya in June 2024 - A New Perspective Connecting the Future through Contemporary Art: UESHIMA MUSEUM to Open in Shibuya in June 2024 - A New Perspective Connecting the Future through Contemporary Art

In June 2024, UESHIMA MUSEUM will open to the public in Shibuya, Tokyo, a city that continues to develop as a crossroads of diverse cultures. The museum will exhibit selected contemporary art pieces from UESHIMA COLLECTION, a collection of over 650 works by a wide range of domestic and international artists based on the theme of "contemporaneity" and aligned with various themes.
Located on the former site of the British School in Tokyo within Shibuya Kyoiku Gakuen, UESHIMA MUSEUM aims to serve not only as an exhibition space but also as a venue for educational and cultural promotion, providing various opportunities for the development of the next generation of artists, curators, and critics.

**About UESHIMA MUSEUM**
UESHIMA MUSEUM is located on the grounds of Shibuya Kyoiku Gakuen, the alma mater of UESHIMA COLLECTION owner Kankuro Ueshima. It is highly regarded for its emphasis on international perspective and high ethical standards in education under the fundamental goal of "Seek and Think for Oneself." (“Jicho-Jiko”) The museum’s building, named “Ueshima Tower, Shibuya Kyoiku Gakuen”, was renovated from the former British School in Tokyo, which was established in 1988 and held its opening ceremony in September of the following year in the presence of the late British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. The British School in Tokyo was utilized until August 2023 and was reopened as UESHIMA MUSEUM after renovation.

Address: 1-21-18 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Ueshima Tower, Shibuya Kyoiku Gakuen (7 floors, total of 1400㎡)
Website: https://ueshima-museum.com/
Museum Director: Kankuro Ueshima
Advisors: Yukie Kamiya, Junya Yamamine

**UESHIMA MUSEUM’s Philosophy = Vision**
To be a space for contemplating "contemporaneity" through art.

**UESHIMA MUSEUM’s Purpose of Establishment = Mission**
Artistic expression, which seamlessly transcends boundaries and is diverse, personal, and social, has created numerous possibilities beyond people's imagination. Reflecting on art means reflecting on our past, present, and future. UESHIMA MUSEUM sees the significance and mission of collecting artworks to cultivate true freedom of imagination and innovative thinking, as well as to pass on the perspectives and challenges artists present through their works to the next generation.
Through a wide range of activities including creating opportunities to support young artists and collaborating with educational institutions, the museum aims to contribute to the revitalization of the art scene and aspire to embody "contemporaneity" while living in society.

**About UESHIMA COLLECTION**
Established in Feb 2022 by entrepreneur and investor Kankuro Ueshima. He has begun his full-scale collection activities ever since.
Ueshima has always been agile and responsive in the concept of "contemporaneity”, and he quickly embodies the future and proactively contributes to building a better society. Based on the idea that both business and art are universal, UESHIMA COLLECTION primarily focuses on artists with a strong sense of "contemporaneity", or young artists who are engaged in progressive creative activities.

**Contact Information**
info@ueshima-museum.com
(For further information regarding the museum opening and media inquiries, feel free to contact the email address above. Detailed information about the opening exhibition will be announced in a press release around May.)

**About Kankuro Ueshima**
Founder of "Kankuro Ueshima Collection", born in Chiba prefecture, Japan in 1979.
Graduated from Shibuya Kyoiku Gakuen Makuhari Senior High School in 1998 and enrolled in the Natural Sciences I at the University of Tokyo. While attending the Faculty of Engineering, he started Dream Career Co. Ltd. and has since developed a diversified business as an entrepreneur and investor. Aside from managing his businesses, Ueshima reaches out to domestic and international auction houses and galleries and continues to collect a wide range of contemporary artworks from globally leading artists to emerging young artists in Japan.

**Museum Website**
https://ueshima-museum.com/
(Admission reservations are scheduled to start in mid-May.)

2023.10.04INFO Tge 3D gallery of UESHIMA MUSEUM 5F has been updated: Click on the link below to view the 3D gallery of UESHIMA MUSEUM 3F.
https://ueshima-collection.com/en/gallery

2023.09.07INFO Tge 3D gallery of UESHIMA MUSEUM 3F has been updated: Click on the link below to view the 3D gallery of UESHIMA MUSEUM 3F.
https://ueshima-collection.com/en/gallery

2023.06.26INFO The 3D gallery of UESHIMA COLLECTION PHILLIPS TOKYO is now available: Click on the link below to view the 3D gallery of UESHIMA COLLECTION PHILLIPS TOKYO.
https://ueshima-collection.com/en/gallery

2023.06.15INFO Featured in Forbes JAPAN: The article "Collecting 600 artworks in 1.5 years - The Vision of Art Collector Kankuro Ueshima" was published in "Forbes JAPAN".
https://forbesjapan.com/articles/detail/63747

2023.06.05INFO Featured in ONBEAT vol. 18: An interview article was published in "ONBEAT vol. 18" released on 5/5.

2023.05.25INFO Featured in Forbes JAPAN: "Billionaire Special" article was published in "Forbes JAPAN" released on 5/25.

2023.05.17INFO The 3D galleries of Kitasando GATE 3F, 4F, and 5F are now available: Click on the link below to view the 3D galleries of Kitasando GATE 3F, 4F, and 5F.
https://ueshima-collection.com/en/gallery

2023.05.11INFO "Ueshima Collection Exhibition" was featured in "Bijutsu-Techo": An introductory article of "Ueshima Collection Exihibition" was published in "Bijutsu-Techo".
https://bijutsutecho.com/magazine/news/report/27167

2023.05.08INFO About the Exhibition at PHILLIPS TOKYO

One of the most active art collectors in Japan - PHILLIPS Tokyo is pleased to present "The Beginning of a Journey" Exhibition from UESHIMA COLLECTION.

Kankuro Ueshima has curated an extraordinary collection of 600 artworks in just over a year since February 2022. This captivating collection features artworks by talented artists Ueshima personally encountered during his travels across Japan, Seoul, London, Paris, Venice, and Hong Kong. We invite you to join us at this exhibition and experience the essence of Ueshima's unique artistic journey.

The exhibition will open on May 10th, please feel free to drop by.

Exhibition details:
UESHIMA COLLECTION
Date: May 10th, 2023 (Wed) - June 16th, 2023 (Fri)
Opening Hours: Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(Closed on weekends and public holidays)

Venue: PHILLIPS Tokyo
Pyramid Building, 6-6-9 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-6273-4818
Email: tokyo@phillips.com.

We look forward to seeing you at this remarkable exhibition.

2022.12.15INFO Interview with "Larry's List" - “How This Japanese Collector Shares Contemporaneity” is published.: Interview with "Larry's List" - “How This Japanese Collector Shares Contemporaneity” is published.
https://www.larryslist.com/artmarket/the-talks/how-this-japanese-collector-shares-contemporaneity/

2022.07.22INFO “KANKURO UESHIMA COLLECTION" website is now live!: “KANKURO UESHIMA COLLECTION" website is now live!

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