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Glaceau Gallery a new pop up art space in the heart of Harajuku, Tokyo

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Glaceau Gallery is located at glaceau popup in the heart of Harajuku, on the top floor of a spectacular building near Omotesando & Meiji Dori crossing. The space is open Tuesday to Sunday, 1:00 pm -6:00 pm (last entry at 5:30 pm, closed on Mondays).

The first exhibition is figurative artist Shigure Akagi’s Prototype series. Akagi has won many awards for his work; original sculptures employing traditional Japanese doll-making techniques. The latest series features life-sized futuristic cyborgs.
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This Saturday afternoon there will be a gathering in the gallery and party space to celebrate the recent release of Patrick W. Galbraith’s new book, “The Otaku Encyclopedia: An Insiders Guide to the Subculture of Cool Japan.” Both artist and author will be in attendance.

Curated by Kara Besher

Date: Saturday 18 July
Time: 3:00-6:00 pm (last entry 5:30pm)
Address: 1-8-10 Jingumae Shibuya-ku Tokyo. 9th floor penthouse gallery, 8th floor party room
Located just above the H&M clothing boutique on Meiji Dori between Omotesando and Takeshita street.
Take the dedicated elevator from the ground floor. Nearest stations: Meiji-Jingumae or JR Harajuku station

GLACÉAU PopUp is a temporary event that has happened successfully all over the world, reflecting the culture of the area.
the original GLACÉAU vitaminwater pop-up opened in london in 2008 – and has since been seen in Paris, New York, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Cannes and Seoul. the “GLACÉAU vitaminwater pop-up” has proven so successful around the world that GLACÉAU vitaminwater decided to move and pop-up in Sydney where it took on a new format and became the ultimate party destination. blog.glaceau.jp/

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