ABOUT
Let's look at National Treasures with a modern perspective and make our own
discoveries, just as Archimedes did when he shouted out "Eureka!" when he discoveredbuoyancy.
To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Tokyo National Museum, Virtual Tohaku
presents the Virtual Exhibition “Have a Eureka Moment with National Treasures ofJapan.”National Treasures were crafted in centuries past and handed down through the ages.
There is no right way to appreciate these works, so we are free to enjoy them how welike, from our own points of view.People say that when Archimedes discovered buoyancy,
he shouted “Eureka!” We hope that viewing these National Treasures and making
discoveries about them will inspire your own “eureka” moment.

CONTENTSThis exhibition has three parts: “getting to know” National Treasures, “becomingimmersed” in them, and “connecting” with them. Visit each gallery for multi-facetedviews on all 89 National Treasures at the Tokyo National Museum (TNM).

Part 1
Getting to Know National Treasures
What are the 89 National Treasures, anyway?

This virtual library is an easy way for even beginners to understand the features ofJapanese art.
In this gallery, you can view all 89 National Treasures in the Tokyo National Museum
collection. To give you new perspectives, these works are arranged under the keywords“Japanese poetry,” “season,” “material,” and “color.” 3D footage highlighting the charmsof the National Treasures is also available. A way of enjoying the works that cannot be
experienced

simplyby

viewingtheirphysicalforms

awaitsyou!

Part 2
Getting Immersed in National Treasures
What sort of world view do the National Treasures have?
Immerse yourself in the world of artwork in this virtual exhibition space.
In this gallery, we explore the artist’s thoughts and recreate scenes from one of hisartworks in the virtual space of the metaverse.
Use your avatar to move around freely, immersing yourself in the sights and sounds ofthis artwork.

01 Pine Forest
In the virtual exhibition room based on the National Treasure that is the Pine Forest,
we see the pine forest as painted by Hasegawa Tōhaku in a 3D space. Hasegawa Tōhaku
uses only monochrome ink, but succeeds in creating a sense of depth. Experience thewonders of the varying arrangements of the pine trees by moving a part of them in threedimensional space!

02 Writing Box with the Yatsuhashi Bridge
In the virtual exhibition room based on the National Treasure that is theWriting Box

with the Yatsuhashi Bridge, we see the Yatsuhashi Bridge in Mikawa Province asappears in The Tales of Ise. Immerse yourself in the world of Ogata Kōrin by gathering
letters around the three-dimensional space, complete the waka poem composed by themain character from The Tales of Ise, and enter inside the inkstone box!

Part 3Connecting with National Treasures
What if contemporary artists attempted to reinterpret National Treasures?
This futuristic exhibition room is decorated with art honoring the National Treasures.
In this gallery, contemporary artists exhibit works that reinterpret and pay homage tothe National Treasures in the Tokyo National Museum collection. The world view heldby National Treasures is connected to the present and to the future through artists.
These works are available to visitors as NFT art! Feel your own connection with NationalTreasures.

*What is an NFT?
An NFT is a token issued on a blockchain which proves uniqueness and cannot be replaced.

ARTISTKazuki Takakura
1987 born in Yamanashi
2010 graduated MA from Tokyo Zokei University, graduate shool of Fine Arts
Using technologies such as 3DCG, pixel animation, 3D printing, VR, and NFT, he createsworks with the theme of rewriting the rules of contemporary art based on oriental thought
and pursuing new value for digital data. Currently, he is mainly producing works based on
the concept of Japanese Buddhism. He teach animation at Kyoto University of the Arts. The
NFT series "BUDDHA VERSE" is being developed at opensea.
https://takakurakazuki.com/

Photo：hanako kimura

Collection：Virtual Tohaku NFT_INFINITY NEO HANIWA / Title：INFINITY NEO HANIWA

Hal Osawa
1997 born in Tokyo
2020 graduated from Tama Art University, Faculty of Art and Design, Oil Painting Course
2022 graduated MA from Kyoto University of the Arts, graduate school of Fine and Applied
Arts Field[Solo-Exhibition]
2022 ERROR, Medel Gallery Shu, Tokyo
Mtk+ vol.10 Haru Osawa, MtK Contemporary Art, Kyoto[Group-Exhibition]2017 Letters and Figures, Chuo Line Gallery, Tokyo

2020 HOP 2020, Galerie Aube, Kyoto
2021 In between, SkiiMa Gallery, Tokyo
SHIBUYA STYLE vol.15, SEIBU Shibuya Art Gallery, Tokyo
2022 Started, ARTDYNE, TokyoKUA ANNUAL 2022 "in Cm | Ghost, Labyrinth and Multiverse", Tokyo Metropolitan
Art Museum
NIJIGEN-HA, Daikanyama Hill Side Forum, Tokyo
https://www.instagram.com/oswhr/

Photo: OKADA YurinaCollection：Virtual Tohaku NFT_Induction / Title：Induction #1

Rei Nakanishi
1994 Born in Mie Prefecture
Rei Nakanishi moved to the United States in 2016 to work in New York City as an assistantto Meguru Yamaguchi. He returned to Japan in 2019 and joined GOLD WOOD ART WORKS.
Currently based in Shizuoka, Nakanishi continues to exhibit and present his work in Japanand abroad.
His approach combines conventional painting techniques with printing. In his most recentworks, he explores the essence of expression through production, questioning its shifting
value, and employs recent technologies such as 3D modeling, AI, NFT, as well as graphics torealize his vision.
https://reinakanishi.com/Photo：©︎2022 Rei NakanishiCollection：Virtual Tohaku NFT_Cypress Trees 2023 / Title：Cypress Trees 2023

©︎2022 GOLD WOOD ART©︎2023 Rei Nakanishi

WORKS©︎2023 GOLD WOOD ART WORKS

Hal Matsuda
1998 born in Iwaki
2021 graduated from University of Tsukuba, School of Art and Design, Printmaking devision
2022 studying MA at Kyoto University of the Arts, graduate school of Global seminar
Selected to 5th Creater's Scholarship by KUMA foundation[Award]100_10 Exhibition between the arts Sponsor Award
WATOWA ART AWARD 2021 Honorable Mention (by Tomoko Ashikawa, Shigeru Aoi, Maho
Kubota, Takahiro Komatsu)[Exhibition]
2021 VIRTUAL ABSTRACTION, Bar & Gallery COCOTO, Kyoto
Collectors’ Collective Vol.5, biscuit gallery, Tokyo
100_10 Exhibition 2021, Shinwa Art Museum, Tokyo
WATOWA ART AWARD 2021 finalist exhibition
2022 KUA ANNUAL 2022, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
alter in form, at ARTISTS' FAIR KYOTO 2022
KUMA EXHIBITION 2022, ANB Tokyo
1998, Gallery Room A, Tokyo
manners/variable sun of diffusion length/conversion, Mitsukoshi Contemporary Gallery,Tokyo
https://www.instagram.com/hal_matsuda/

Photo: Shiori Kikuchi

Collection：Virtual Tohaku NFT_Pine forest in fog / Title：Pine forest in fog, Pine tree sculptures

Special participation
Students of Tokyo University of the Arts who are learning about NFTs undercontemporary artist Sputniko! and NFT artist Emi Kusano!

Artist team: Aya Miura, Lisa Wakasaya, Tamami Yasue and Hazuki Takai(the class of “The Future Creative with NFT/Web3” at Department of Design, Tokyo
University of the Arts)
Students collective from the class of "The Future Creative with NFT/Web3" at Departmentof Design, Tokyo University of the Arts.
They made NFT artworks inspired from Haniwa (terra-cotta tomb figurine) in Tokyo
National Museum to improve its recognition for a broad audience.

Image： Lisa Wakasaya

Photo: MAMI ARAI©︎Fictionera

Collection：Virtual Tohaku NFT_Haniwa de card
Title：Shiny people

SPECIAL
Full of relevant projects you can only experience within a virtual exhibition!

i. “Respect Art” NFT for Sale
We will be selling NFTs of the “Respect Art,” works that reinterpret and pay homage tothe National Treasures in the Tokyo National Museum collection, as be displayed in Part
3 "Connecting with National Treasures"! The proceeds will be used by the Museum toconserve National Treasures for future generations. Become a part of this venture byowning your very own NFT.
Sales Period: From Friday, March 3, 2023
Sale Location: OpenSea
https://virtualtohaku.jp/eurekatohaku1089/nft
And, as a special offer to buyers, we will host a virtual meet-and-greet with the artist!

Networking Event (for NFT buyers)

As a special offer to all who purchase NFT art, we will be hosting a virtual meet-andgreet with the artist.
Date: Friday, March 17, 2023
Location: Online (participants will be notified individually)*This networking event will only be held in Japanese.
*This networking event is a virtual event held in Cluster.
*Please note that NFT art produced by Kazuki Takakura and Hal Matsuda is not eligible.
*We will use Discord and Cluster. Account registration and installation of the apps will be necessary
for participation.
*Participation in the event will be granted to those who purchase an eligible NFT and issue the event
ticket from Cluster. (One ticket for each NFT, issued to whoever registers first.)
Participation is granted to those who issue the event ticket from Cluster first, regardless of whopurchases the NFT first. Please make sure to complete the necessary steps beforehand.
*Those who have purchased an eligible NFT can go to “unlockable content” from the NFT info page.
(Includes steps on how to issue the ticket.)*If you resell or transfer the eligible NFT before completing these steps and the buyer/recipientcompletes these steps before you, you may not be able to participant in this event. If you are not theoriginal owner and a previous owner had completed these steps, you will not be able to participate inthe event.
*Please complete these steps by 4:00 PM JST, March 16th, 2023.

ii. Commemorative NFT Gift for Visitors
A limited number of 1,089 free commemorative NFTs will be available to visitors in eachof the three exhibition rooms at Virtual Tohaku! Visit all three exhibition rooms tocomplete the set! (NFTs can be obtained from the signs posted in each exhibition room)*Note: NFTs will be distributed on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.

How to Obtain Your Free Commemorative NFT Gift
1. Tap the NFT sign in Cluster
2. Log in to NFT Studio and tap the "Get free NFT" button*Please ensure you are using the Polygon network
3. After 5-10 minutes, you should see your gift in “My items”

iii. Talk Event
We will hold a public presentation event with the participating artists from Part 3"Connecting with National Treasures"!
* "Respect Art" is a reinterpretation of the National Treasures in the Tokyo National Museum collection.
You can view it in the Part 3 " Connecting with National Treasures" exhibition room.

Date： Monday, March 6, 2023 18:30 (open 18:00) ~20:30
Speaker：Kazuki Takakura, Hal Matsuda, Hal Osawa, Rei Nakanishi and Aya Miura(the class of "The Future Creative with NFT/Web3" at Department of Design, Tokyo
University of the Arts)
Location: Virtual Tohaku
Fee：Free*This event has ended.

iv. Open call for the My Homage Art Contest
Why not make your own “Respect Art” for National Treasures?
“Get more people to be familiar with Japan’s National Treasures!” This contest, which
is open to the public, was born from this sentiment. Please send in your <My Homage
Art> of your own interpretation and expression of a National Treasure. Art works
selected during the contest will be put on display on this website as an official awardwinning piece of the Virtual Exhibition “Have a Eureka Moment with National Treasuresof Japan.”
Application period: February 1 (Wed.) – February 28 (Tue.) 2023
*Acceptance has been closed.

LINK- “Have a Eureka Moment with National Treasures of Japan” venue（Fee：Free）(Virtual Tohaku Exhibition Room)https://cluster.mu/w/9d0a81b9-f6dd-4bc5-b8dc-801ab1e82d71- "Respect Art" NFT Sales Page
https://virtualtohaku.jp/eurekatohaku1089/nft