About the Exhibition

This is an exhibition which introduces two architects, Peter Märkli and Jun Aoki. There is no relation between them, but both of them respect paintings and sculptures. Though they prefer a lovable atmosphere, both their architectures are cool and sensual.

Their processes of visualizing ideas are focused on. Therefore, in the gallery, there will be no models or plans of complete buildings. Märkli shows his 300 drawings and 14 charming study models, the latter of which were made for “Novartis Campus Visitor Center” in Basel. Aoki shows his 100 study models for the house “M”.

They convey the architects’ thought so vividly that visitors should be able to find out what happens in the process of architectural creation.

About Artists

Peter Märkli (1953- )

Born 1953 in Zürich. After graduating in architecture from Eidgenossische Technische Hochschule Zürich (ETHZ), he studied under the architect Rudolf Olgiati and the sculptor Hans Josephson. He established his own studio in Zürich in 1978 and has been full professor at ETHZ since 2003. His representive works are “Two single-family houses in Trübbach/Azmoos” (1983), “La Congiunta” (1992), “Organ in Basel Cathedral” (2003), “Novartis Campus Visitor Center” (2006), etc. He was awarded the Swedish Concrete Award in 2001, the Heinrich-Tessenow-Medaille in 2002, and others.

Peter Märkli, untitled, date unknown, ©the artist

Jun Aoki (1956- )

Born 1956 in Yokohama. Having graduated in architecture from Tokyo University, Jun Aoki worked at Arata Isozaki & Associates before establishing his own Tokyo-based practice in 1991. His representive works are “Mamihara Bridge” (1995), “S” (1996, Yoshioka Prize), “Fukushima Lagoon Museum” (1997, Architectural Institute of Japan Annual Award), “Louis Vuitton Omotesando” (2002), “Aomori Museum of Art” (2006), etc. He also makes installations like “U bis” (2002), “Daiwa Pharmacy” (2004), and “TARO NASU BAMBI”(2006). He won the award of the Minister of Education’s Art Encouragement Prize in 2004.

Jun Aoki, Study model for M, 2007-08, photo by Keizo Kioku

Events & Education

Lecture

Peter Märkli (Architect)
As an architect (working title)

Date

2008.6.6(Fri)

Time

18:00-19:30

Location

lecture Hall [B1F]

*Offered in English with translation to Japanese

Jun Aoki (Architect)
On Study for M

Date

2008.6.3(Tue)～8.3(Sun)

Time

14:00-15:30

Location

lecture Hall [B1F]

*Offered in English with translation to Japanese

Curator’s talk at the gallery

Date

2008.6.3(Tue)～8.3(Sun)

Time

18:00-19:00

Location

Gallery 4 [2F]

*Offered in English with translation to Japanese

Catalogue

Hours & Admissions

Location

Art Museum Gallery 4

Date

2008.6.3(Tue)～8.3(Sun)

Time

10:00-17:00 (Friday is 10:00-20:00)
*Last admission is 30 minuites before closing.

Closed

Mondays(except July 21) and July 22

Admission

Adult ¥420 / Student(college/university) ¥130
*All prices include tax.

Children under 18 and Senior 65 and over, Campus Members, MOMAT passport holder are free.
Persons with disability and one person accompanying them are admitted free of charge.

Free Admission Days

Free on July 6(Sun) and August 3(Sun)

Organizer

The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo

Patronage

Embassy of Switzerland

Sponsorship

Sunstar Inc. Novartis Pharma K.K.

Support

Swiss International Air Lines Ltd.
Japan Architect