The third Art Aquarium exhibition kicked off this week in Tokyo. The exhibit uses 5,000 goldfish in 17 installations made up of 70 aquariums.
Japanese Art Aquarium —
The third Art Aquarium exhibition kicked off this week in Tokyo. The exhibit uses 5,000 goldfish in 17 installations made up of 70 aquariums.
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Produced by Japanese "art aquarist" Hidetomo Kimura, the live installations retain traditional elements of Japanese culture such as the kimono.
'Kimonorium' —
Produced by Japanese "art aquarist" Hidetomo Kimura, the live installations retain traditional elements of Japanese culture such as the kimono.
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The exhibition's subtitle -- "Edo: the coolness of goldfish" -- alludes to a Japanese custom of a century or so ago, when Tokyo was still called Edo. In summer, the city's inhabitants would spend time watching goldfish in ponds, hoping that would make them feel cooler.
'Kingyo Collection' —
The exhibition's subtitle -- "Edo: the coolness of goldfish" -- alludes to a Japanese custom of a century or so ago, when Tokyo was still called Edo. In summer, the city's inhabitants would spend time watching goldfish in ponds, hoping that would make them feel cooler.
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This year marks the third Art Aquarium. Last year, 200,000 people visited the exhibit over 39 days.
'Giyamanrium' —
This year marks the third Art Aquarium. Last year, 200,000 people visited the exhibit over 39 days.
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This 1.5-meter-long, 80-centimeter-deep tank portrays a landscape of rice field terraces.
'The First Lady's Beautiful Memory' —
This 1.5-meter-long, 80-centimeter-deep tank portrays a landscape of rice field terraces.
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The exhibition represents "a new form of art fusing water, light and moving imagery," according to its official description.
'Elegance Dance' —
The exhibition represents "a new form of art fusing water, light and moving imagery," according to its official description.
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The eight-meter-long centerpiece of the exhibition is meant to symbolize the four seasons of Japan.
Gallery: Fantastical fishy installations at Japanese Art Aquarium —
The eight-meter-long centerpiece of the exhibition is meant to symbolize the four seasons of Japan.
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In the evenings and at weekends, the exhibition space turns into a music lounge.
Night Aquarium —
In the evenings and at weekends, the exhibition space turns into a music lounge.
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