Azabudai Hills Gallery Inaugural Exhibition
Olafur Eliasson: A harmonious cycle of interconnected nows

Limited edition products on sale during
the Olafur Eliasson exhibition
Azabudai Hills Gallery Cafe to open drink standTHE KITCHEN collaborative culinary project and reservations for gallery
talks, both starting from November 14!

Azabudai Hills Gallery operated by Mori Building Co., Ltd. will sell a range of limited-edition
products in celebration of the exhibition by Olafur Eliasson that opened opening on Friday, November
24 at THE SHOP.
The products made of environmentally friendly materials will include limited-edition T-shirts, totebags, notebooks and wasanbon delicately flavored sweets will be made by hand in collaboration withHougetsudo, a famous Japanese confectionery that has been in business for over 100 years inKagawa Prefecture. In addition to exhibition products, there will also be items representing theAzabudai Hills area’s distinctive low-rise architectural designs created by Heatherwick Studio.

For the occasion, the Azabudai Hills Gallery Cafe will run a drink stand facing the plaza in front ofKamiyacho Station to serve items such as Azabudai Hills Gallery original blend coffee, using beansfrom farms certified by the Rainforest Alliance,* and offer subscriptions for regular drinks.

(※) Compliance with sustainable agriculture standards, including forest and ecosystem protection and labor
conditions.

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01©2023 Olafur Eliasson

Environmentally friendly goods
In THE SHOP, limited-edition T-shir ts, tote bags, notebooks and other items made ofsustainable materials will be available to purchase. A number of these products will be made ofrecycled cotton or recycled polyester to help reduce petroleum use, instead of pure cotton.
Specially-design products made from paper such as notebooks will be created with materials
certified under the FSC environmental labeling system.

Product lineup

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※Sample images©2023 Olafur Eliasson◉T-shirt◉Long T-shirt◉Hoodie

Price｜4,400 yen
Size｜M/L/XL
Color｜White

Price｜6,000 yen
Size｜S/M/L/XL
Color｜White/Black

Price｜13,200 yen
Size｜M/L/XL
Color｜Black◉Tote bagPrice｜3,520 yen
Type｜2 kinds

◉Notebook
Price｜1,100 yen
Type｜3 kinds◉BookletPrice｜2,750 yen
Type｜2 kinds

Japanese sweets and chopstick rests from “urban mine” materials
Wasanbon sweets made of fine-grain Japanese sugar inspired by the modular shape of Olafur
Eliasson's public artwork A harmonious cycle of interconnected nows (2023) will be on sale. These
delicately flavored sweets will be made by hand in collaboration with Hougetsudo, a famous Japanese
confectionery that has been in business for over 100 years in Kagawa Prefecture.

In addition, chopstick rests inspired by the artwork will be available in limited quantities. They will bemade 99.9% of silver extracted from urban mines, including recycled materials from used smartphones.
Combining various elements from the artwork, these sustainable and beautiful items can also be enjoyedas paperweights or objects of art.

◉Recycled pure-silver chopstick rests
Price｜18,700 yen / 24,200 yen
Type｜2 kinds

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Price｜1,620 yen

Hougetsudo(Japanese confectionery)
16 Yoneyacho, Marugame,
Kagawa Prefecture03

https://hougetudou.com/

Goods representing Azabudai Hills’ unique architecture
Motifs of Heatherwick Studio’ s architectural designThe Cloud (the roof of Azabudai Hills Arena) and the Net Frame (the exterior of the Garden Plaza)
are of the two of the distinctive design features of Azabudai Hills created by the UK’ s Heatherwick
Studio. To commemorate the opening of Azabudai Hills, THE SHOP has prepared mugs, paper crafts
and T-shirts inspired by these designs, as well as a sticker set featuring the Japanese words"Azabudai Hills" in founder Thomas Heatherwick’s own handwriting.

Product lineup※All prices include tax.

※Sample images©2023 Olafur Eliasson◉Mug
Price｜1,980 yen
Color｜Green/Red◉Paper craft◉Sticker set

Price｜1,650 yen

Price｜1,100 yen◉T-shirt
Price｜4,400 yen
Size｜M/L/XL
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THE SHOP
Location

Azabudai Hills Gallery Space (Directly connected to Kamiyacho station Exit 5)

Address

Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza A B1F, 5-8-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday 10:00−19:30
Friday, Saturday

10:00−20:30※Opens at 11:00 on Friday, November 24, 2023(closed on Monday, January 1, 2024)

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Contact03-6406-3936

THE KITCHEN reservations now accepted
From 11:00 Tuesday, November 14, THE KITCHEN, a collaboration between Azabudai Hills Gallery
Cafe and SOE Kitchen, started to accept reservation requests. Please visit THE KITCHEN andexperience the message of sustainability expressed through creations combining art and food.
Online reservation website:
https://www.tablecheck.com/shops/azabudai-hills-gallerycafe/reserve/

Lunch at Studio Olafur Eliasson Kitchen, 2023
© Shinji Minegishi

THE KITCHEN (operated by salt consortium inc.)

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Location

Azabudai Hills Gallery Cafe (Directly connected to Kamiyacho station Exit 5)

Address

Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza A B1F, 5-8-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo

HoursLunch

10:00−14:00

Cafe

10:00−21:00

Dinner

17:00−21:00※Opens at 11:00 on Friday, November 24, 2023 (closed on Monday, January 1, 2024)

Contact

03-6807-4805

Azabudai Hills Gallery Cafe
Drink stand opens in front of Kamiyacho Station
Azabudai Hills Gallery Cafe will open a drink stand facing the station to sell take-out drinks. Thecafé, located conveniently with direct connection to Kamiyacho Station, can be used as a place formeetings or tea breaks after art experiences at the gallery.

Menu ※All prices include tax.
◉Azabudai Hills Original Blend Coffee: 480 yen
An original blend using beans from farms certified by the Rainforest Alliance for compliance withsustainable agriculture standards, including forest and ecosystem protection and labor conditions.
◉Specialty coffee: 720 yen~

Renowned barista Tetsu Kasuya, who became the first Asian world-champion barista at WorldBrewers Cup 2016, will offer high-quality specialty seasonal coffees embodying his rigorous
standards for bean selection, purchasing and quality control.
◉Herb tea: 680 yen

Original flavors representing each season, made with house-selected herbs.
◉Fresh vegetable juice: 700 yen

Vegetable juice prepared carefully to avoid any wasted ingredients.

Coffee and tea subscriptions!
Original tumbler with every annual subscription.
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A coffee/tea subscription service will begin on November 24, the opening

day of Azabudai Hills. Upon presentation of one's membership ticket, each
subscriber will be able to take out up to two cups of original blend coffee(hot or iced) or organic Japanese black tea (hot or iced) per day at the timeof their choice. There will also be a discount for those who bring their own
cup. In addition, an original Azabudai Hills Gallery tumbler designed byHeatherwick Studio will be presented (while supplies last) to each person
who signs up for an annual subscription.
©2023 Heatherwick Studio

06※Original tumbler will also be available on sale (3,740 yen) for purchase at the store.

Subscription Options ※All prices include tax.
◉Standard Plan

◉My-bottle Plan

4,980 yen/month
4,200 yen/month・Save money by bringing your own mug, and help reduce the use of disposable cups and lower
your environmental impact.
・Selling period: Monday, November 24–Azabudai Hills Opening

30% off for the first month only for those who subscribed during the exhibition period◉Original tumbler Plan: 48,000 yen/year

・Includes an original Azabudai Hills Gallery original tumbler, which can be used each time.
・Subscription sign-up available through March, 2024.
・Selling period: November 26–March 31 2024
※Tumbler will be available for pickup at the store.

Drink Stand (operated by salt consortium inc.)
Location

Azabudai Hills Gallery Cafe (Directly connected to Kamiyacho station Exit 5)

Address

Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza A B1F, 5-8-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Hours

7:00−21:00※Opens at 11:00 on Friday, November 24, 2023 (closed on Monday, January 1, 2024)

Contact

03-6807-4805

Exhibition related events
Reservations available for gallery talks in Dec. and Feb.
The curator who organized this exhibition will give a tour-style talk in the exhibition room.
Reservations will be accepted from 12:00 on Tuesday, November 14.

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Dates｜19:00-20:00, Tuesday, December 5, 19:00-20:00, Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Curator｜Hirokazu Tokuyama, Associate Curator, Mori Art Museum
Reservations｜https://www.hills-ticket.com/AHG/order/gallerytalk

Special DiscountCustomers who purchase tickets between 12:00, Thu, October 19 and 24:00, Thu, November 23 will
receive a discount (code) for 200 yen off the regular admission price of general tickets and tickets
that include an artwork experience.

Discount code: AHG1124
Ticket Information can be found at Olafur Eliasson exhibition special website.
https://www.azabudai-hills.com/azabudaihillsgallery/sp/olafureliasson-ex/ticket/

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Exhibition Title:

Organizer:

Azabudai Hills Gallery Inaugural Exhibition

Olafur Eliasson:
A harmonious cycle of interconnected nows
Azabudai Hills Gallery

In Association with:

Embassy of Iceland, Royal Danish Embassy

Production Support:

Chiyoda Ute Co., Ltd.

Curated by:
Exhibition Period:

Venue:

Opening Hours:

Kataoka Mami (Director, Mori Art Museum)
Tokuyama Hirokazu (Associate Curator, Mori Art Museum)Friday, November 24, 2023 - Sunday, March 31, 2024
(closed on Monday, January 1, 2024)Azabudai Hills Gallery(Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza A MBF, 5-8-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
Monday, Wednesday,Thursday, Sunday: 10:00-19:00
Tuesday: 10:00-17:00
Friday,Saturday, the day before the holiday: 10:00-20:00

Olafur Eliasson:
A harmonious cycle of interconnected nows exhibition official website

https://www.azabudai-hills.com/azabudaihillsgallery/sp/olafureliasson-ex/en/

About the exhibition
Olafur Eliasson: A harmonious cycle of interconnected nows
The exhibition explores the ideas central to Eliasson’ s new public ar twork,
A harmonious cycle of interconnected nows (2023). Through new installations,works on paper, and three-dimensional pieces – coupled with older works – thea r ti st pur sue s the motif s of line, ge sture a nd move me nt. From the la rge
light-and-water installation to new drawings powered by sunlight, wind, and otherphenomena of nature, the exhibition presents a selection of works that appeal to
the senses and are supported by research into natural phenomena, geometry,physics, movement and patterns.

Links
Azabudai Hills Gallery social media accounts

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Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/azabudaihillsgallery/

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/azabudaihillsgallery/

X (formerly Twitter)

https://twitter.com/ah__gallery

Azabudai Hills Gallery Cafe social media accountInstagram

https://www.instagram.com/azabudaihills_gallerycafe/

Press Inquiries
Azabudai Hills Gallery Public Relations Office[within SUNNY SIDE UP Inc.]
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E-mail：azabudaihillsgallery_pr@ssu.co.jp