The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has turned vacant space in public housing into studios for young artists.
The project was launched in April to provide young artists with space for creating and showing their artwork. Store spaces without tenants in two apartment buildings in Shibuya Ward have been made available.
The move was supported by the results of a metropolitan government survey that indicated many artists are struggling to find a space for their creative work.
The monthly rent is about 280 dollars, lower than the market rate. Officials plan to rent out the space for three-month periods.
On Sunday, some artists were seen giving the finishing touches to their work just before the first public viewing at one of the apartment buildings.
Graphic designer Yamada Yutaro expressed his gratitude, saying he can concentrate better in the space that is separate from his home.
Tokyo official Miyata Naoyuki says he hopes the space will someday produce the world's famous artists.
The project was launched in April to provide young artists with space for creating and showing their artwork. Store spaces without tenants in two apartment buildings in Shibuya Ward have been made available.
The move was supported by the results of a metropolitan government survey that indicated many artists are struggling to find a space for their creative work.
The monthly rent is about 280 dollars, lower than the market rate. Officials plan to rent out the space for three-month periods.
On Sunday, some artists were seen giving the finishing touches to their work just before the first public viewing at one of the apartment buildings.
Graphic designer Yamada Yutaro expressed his gratitude, saying he can concentrate better in the space that is separate from his home.
Tokyo official Miyata Naoyuki says he hopes the space will someday produce the world's famous artists.
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Tokyo Metropolitan Government converted vacant public housing into studios for young artists in Shibuya Ward. Launched in April, this project offers affordable creative space with monthly rent of around $280. Supported by a survey indicating artist struggle to find spaces, these store spaces are
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230625_13/
Date: June 25, 2023
Created: 2023/06/26 07:17
Updated: 2025/12/09 02:33
Last Read: 2023/06/26 07:32