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What to do... GALERIE NICHIDO
Ginza’s iconic Galerie Nichido is one of the nation’s most important landmarks in the world of modern Japanese art, especially for oil paintings. This Tokyo gallery was established in 1928, making it the longest surviving Western-style gallery in Japan. Its survival throughout its almost century- long lifetime is due to a multitude of reasons beyond being home to stunning modern artworks. Chieko Hasegawa, one of the key figures behind the proudly family-run institution, chalks up the success and legacy of Galerie Nichido to its ability to move with the times. Hasegawa herself is an art legend and also an endless fountain of fascinating art anecdotes. She once interviewed Dali, whose entire persona, she suspects “was an art performance itself”. And she has been painted by Andy Warhol, whom she recalls, “asked to take my portrait and then sent me an invoice for the work! Nobody had ever done that before or since!” Galerie Nichido has also invested a lot of energy into supporting upcoming artists, Hasegawa explains, adding; “We have a prize for young artists [Showa Kai] which has been running for over five decades now.” Thanks to this, the gallery has a wonderful selection of unique pieces, collected from upcoming and established art stars which you can only see here.
Those who want a unique Tokyo art experience, can meet and chat
with her about her illustrious career spent travelling the globe and meeting legends of the modern art world. And as you chat, you can as you admire the works hanging on the walls of Galerie Nichido. It’s truly a one-of-a-kind art immersive experience where ‘omotenashi’ hospitality and high art combine.
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Facing page top & below: Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills rooftop & lobby; sushi chef Yoshi Tezuka from Matsunozushi This page above & left: Chieko Hasegawa at Galerie Nichido; Matsunozushi sushi Pictures & stories with special thanks to Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau
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