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A Journey Through Van Gogh: Upcoming Talk Event

On August 25, 2025, at 6:00 PM, the P.O. Minami-Aoyama Hall in the Pola Aoyama Building will host a thought-provoking talk event titled "Traveling with Van Gogh." This event is organized by PO Real Estate Co., Ltd., in cooperation with the Pola Museum, which is renowned for housing the most extensive collection of Van Gogh's oil paintings in Japan.

As part of the first exhibition dedicated to Van Gogh, "Van Gogh Impact: Generating Passion," which showcases three of the artist's domestic works, attendees will hear from two distinguished speakers. Ayano Hayashi, a curator and art writer, will share her insights on Van Gogh's relationship with food, derived from her research in collaboration with the museum's exhibition restaurant menu. Alongside her, Koji Kudo, the museum's curator and exhibition director, will delve into Van Gogh's vibrant yet tumultuous life, the radiance of his artworks, and the lasting impact he has had on future generations.

Excitingly, 2025 will see a plethora of major exhibitions highlighting Van Gogh, including "Van Gogh: The Family-Connected Dreams of the Artist" at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum and "The Great Van Gogh: Café Terrace at Night" at the Ueno Royal Museum. This multitude of events presents a unique chance to immerse yourself in the world of Van Gogh right in Aoyama. We warmly invite everyone to participate.

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Event Details

• - Speakers: Ayano Hayashi (Curator), Koji Kudo (Curator from Pola Museum)
• - Date: August 25, 2025 (Monday)
• - Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
• - Capacity: 130 attendees (Pre-registration required)
• - Registration: Please apply via Peatix. Registration closes on August 22 (Friday) at 5:00 PM.

Note: Registration will close once capacity is reached.

• - Location: P.O. Minami-Aoyama Hall (2-minute walk from Aoyama-itchome Station via Tokyo Metro)
• - Participation Fee: Free
• - Organizer: PO Real Estate Co., Ltd.
• - Collaborator: Pola Museum of Art (Pola Art Promotion Foundation)

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Speaker Profiles

Ayano Hayashi
An esteemed curator and art writer, Ayano Hayashi is the founder of Art Kitchen, specializing in exhibition planning, and the author of various art books. Notably, she has curated exhibitions including "Shuntaro Tanikawa Picture Book: Department Store Exhibition" in 2023 and "Seiichi Horiuchi Fashion, Fantasy, Future" set for 2025. Her published works include "The Artist's Dining Table," "Van Gogh: Travels and Recipes," and "I am Vincent Van Gogh" (Kodansha).

Koji Kudo
Koji Kudo serves as a curator at the Pola Museum of Art. His major exhibitions include “Monet and Matisse: Another Paradise” (2020), “From Monet to Richter: From Impressionism to Contemporary Art” (2022), and “Dreams of a Room: From Bonard to Tilmans, Modern Artists” (2023). He is the author of “Illustrated Guide to Cezanne's 'Mont Sainte-Victoire'” (Sogensha).

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About Pola Aoyama Building

Image © Tatsuya Noaki
The Pola Aoyama Building epitomizes the concept of "Sensuous Kaleidoscope," inviting visitors to discover new experiences and brilliance with each encounter. Envisioned as a space where architecture, art, and landscape converge, the building also houses the multi-purpose P.O. Minami-Aoyama Hall on its B1 floor, aiming to become a new cultural hub in Aoyama.
Location: 2-5-17 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Design: Yasuda Atelier + Kume Design
Landscape Architecture: Landscape Plus
Art Direction: TAK Property
Construction: Kajima Corporation

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About "Van Gogh Impact: Generating Passion"

• - Exhibition Duration: May 31, 2025 - November 30, 2025 (Open daily)
• - Visiting Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM)
• - Organizer: Pola Museum of Art (Pola Art Promotion Foundation)
• - Admission Fee: Adults: ¥2,200, High School Students: ¥1,700, free for middle school students and younger (discounts available for groups of 15 or more)
• - Website: Pola Museum