Exploring the Creative Power Connecting Society at Musashino Art University Exhibition

Exploring the Creative Power Connecting Society at Musashino Art University

Musashino Art University, located in Koganei City, Tokyo, is presenting a unique exhibition titled "Creativity Connecting Society—A Perspective on Local Time and Landscape through Musashino Art University's Social Collaboration." This initiative introduces various social collaboration projects the university has been engaged in, aiming to foster deeper societal connections.

Exhibition Overview

The exhibition is set to take place at the university's Shibuya campus, specifically at the social collaboration hub known as 1/M (Ichim). The event will run from October 31, 2025, to November 20, 2025, and will be open every day during this period. An opening reception, which requires prior reservation, will occur on November 1, 2025.

In contemporary society, the coexistence of diverse values often leads to misunderstandings and conflicts. Art and design have the creative potential to serve as tools for communication, facilitating shared perspectives and the formation of new communities. The exhibition aims to shed light on how creativity can stitch together the fabric of society, creating bonds and fostering a better future.

Through a showcase of eight collaborative projects birthed from a wide range of research areas within the university, visitors will have the opportunity to explore the concept of how creativity plays a vital role in connecting people and communities. The focus lies on visualizing the intangible connections that emerge from collaborative creative efforts.

Details of the Exhibition

- Title: Creativity Connecting Society—A Perspective on Local Time and Landscape through Musashino Art University's Social Collaboration
- Dates: October 31, 2025 - November 20, 2025 (Open daily)
- Opening Reception: November 1, 2025, from 18:30 to 20:00 (Prior reservation required)
- Visiting Hours: 11:00 - 19:00 (Closing day until 17:00)
- Venue: Social Collaboration Hub 1/M

Address: 1-4 Ichigaya-Tamachi, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, 162-0843, Japan

- Access: A 3-minute walk from Ichigaya station on the JR Chuo-Sobu Line, and from Ichigaya Station on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line and Nanboku Line, as well as the Toei Shinjuku Line (Exit 4).
- Organizer: Musashino Art University
- Curatorial Team: Junko Kunihiro (Professor, Department of Architecture), Setaro Metoki (Master's Student, Graduate School of Fine Arts, 1st year Architecture course), and the 1/M Curation Team.

Participating Departments and Organizations

The exhibition also features a wide array of participating departments and organizations, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. These include departments from the Space and Environment Design, Creative Innovation, and various art and culture-related programs from across Japan.

Upcoming Events

In addition to the exhibition, several events are slated to take place:

- Interdisciplinary Talk: Connecting People, Objects, and Places – Reflections on Learning and Practices Nurtured through Social Collaboration

- Date: November 11, 2025, 19:00 - 20:30
- Registration Here

- Interdisciplinary Talk: Initiating Connections – Creating New Linkages and Ideas

- Date: November 16, 2025, 16:00 - 17:30
- Registration Here

- Student Talk Session: Continuity, Change, and Creation – Places of Encounter and Ongoing Creativity

- Date: November 19, 2025, 19:00 - 20:30
- Registration Here

The exhibition and these conversations aim to engage visitors, encouraging them to reflect on the new communities formed through art and design. It is hoped that by exploring the "stitching" power of creativity, attendees will be inspired to think about their role in forming connections within their communities.

For more information about the event and how to participate, please visit the following links:

For inquiries, please contact the 1/M team at: [email protected]