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Murano Togo: His Architectural and Interior Design Works

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Lecture: “Architecture of Murano Togo”
Date and time September 6 (Sat.), 2014, 1:30–4:00 p.m. (Reception opens at 1:00 p.m.)
Lecturers Assistant Professor Kasahara Kazuto at Kyoto Institute of Technology
Associate Professor Hashitera Tomoko at Kansai University
Venue Auditorium on the 4th floor of the Osaka Museum of History　access
Capacity 250 people (first-come, first-served on the day)
Fee 300 yen (free for holders of a special exhibition ticket or its stub)
Round-table talk: “Murano Togo and the Culture of Osaka: Architecture, Art and Streetscape”
Date and time October 4 (Sat.), 2014, 1:00–4:00 p.m. (Reception opens at 12:30 p.m.)
Speakers Professor Ishida Jun’ichiro at Kyoto Institute of Technology
Mr. Nakayama Tsutomu, Senior Managing Director, Kintetsu Hotel Systems, Inc.
Director Hashizume Setsuya at the Museum of Osaka University
Professor Fukuhara Kazunori at Osaka Institute of Technology
Moderator Mr. Sakai Kazumitsu, Chief Curator, Osaka Museum of History
Venue Auditorium on the 4th floor of the Osaka Museum of History　access
Capacity 250 people (first-come, first-served on the day)
Fee 500 yen
Lecture: “The possibilities of Murano Togo and legacy for future generations”
Date and time October 11 (Sat.), 2014, 1:30–4:00 p.m. (Reception opens at 1:00 p.m.)
Lecturers Professor Kinoshita Naoyuki at the University of Tokyo
Professor Matsukuma Hiroshi at Kyoto Institute of Technology
Venue Auditorium on the 4th floor of the Osaka Museum of History　access
Capacity 250 people (first-come, first-served on the day)
Fee 300 yen (free for holders of a special exhibition ticket or its stub)
Workshop and talk show
Never heard of Murano Togo? Architecture seems too difficult? Don’t worry, we’ll help you understand the glory of his architecture in a fun way. Join the following workshop and/or talk show.
[Part 1] Workshop
“Let’s make a miniature model of Murano’s architecture using tatebanko, a traditional paper diorama dating from the Edo period!”
Date and time September 23 (Tue., a national holiday), 2014, 1:00–2:30 p.m.
Instructor Mr. Date Nobuaki (Artist)
Outline This workshop explains the architectural works of Murano Togo through the process of assembling (using a cutter knife or scissors) tatebanko kits prepared by Mr. Date Nobuaki, an artist.
Venue Training Room 1 on the 4th floor of the Osaka Museum of History　access
Capacity 20 people (Prior application is required.)
Fee 1,000 yen (including the cost of materials)
How to apply Send a return postcard (ofuku hagaki) to the following address (if more applications are received than the capacity, participants will be chosen by lottery):

“Murano Togo Exhibition: Workshop” Section Osaka Museum of History
4-1-32 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka 540-0008
*Up to two persons can apply per postcard. Application can be made only once.
Deadline Applications must be postmarked no later than September 10 (Wed.), 2014.
Note If you wish to also participate in the talk show (Part 2) after the workshop, you are entitled to a reserved seat (for an additional 500 yen).
[Part 2] Talk show:
“Exploring the splendor of Murano’s architecture”
Date and time September 23 (Tue., a national holiday), 3:00–4:30 p.m. (Reception opens at 2:30 p.m.)
Speakers Mr. Date Nobuaki (artist)
BMC (Bldg. Mania Café) members: Mr. Takaoka Shin’ichi, Mr. Sakaguchi Daisuke, Ms. Inoue Tatsuko (Yonagado), Ms. Kawahara Yumiko, Ms. Iwata Masaki
Outline This event invites architecture experts to answer questions about the personality of Murano Togo, key aspects of his architectural works, etc.
Venue Auditorium on the 4th floor of the Osaka Museum of History　access
Capacity 230 people (first-come, first-served on the day)
Fee 500 yen
Gallery tour guided by a curator
The curator in charge of the exhibition will accompany visitors and briefly explain the exhibits.
Date and time September 7 (Sun.) and 14 (Sun.), and October 5 (Sun.) and 12 (Sun.), 2014
Each tour will start at 2:00 p.m. and last about 60 minutes.
Guide Mr. Sakai Kazumitsu (Chief Curator, Osaka Museum of History)
Venue Special Exhibition Hall on the 6th floor of the Osaka Museum of History　access
Fee None (However, a special exhibition ticket is required to be admitted to the exhibition.)
How to participate Apply directly at the venue on the day.

*The details of the event are subject to change depending on circumstances. We appreciate your understanding.

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