Our exhibition is an ongoing world tour that conveys the various activities and social messages of the artist and more than 70 artworks by Banksy are exhibited.
We toured seven cities in Japan and welcomed more than 1 million visitors.
Once again, we thank everyone who visited our exhibition.
The exhibition that has sparked wonder and admiration in more than three million people in Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Madrid, Lisbon, and Hong Kong is now coming to Japan!
It makes landfall with more than 70 pieces by Banksy, the UK-based artist that has consistently made headlines worldwide. Is he an artist? A businessman? A genius? Or merely a vandal? Come and see with your own two eyes and decide for yourself!
An anonymous artist based in the UK, Banksy’s works appear in unexpected places around the world such as streets, walls and bridges. Perceived by the art world as an artist who produces critical street art aimed at social issues, Banksy is also active in a wide range of areas such as theme parks, accommodation facilities and film production. Unique graffiti using stencils is a typical example of Banksy’s activities and the accompanying epigrams are satirical and full of dark humor. This style was developed on the underground scene in Bristol, a port city in the west of England where one can find lively collaboration between artists and musicians.
Banksy has composed a majority of his graffiti art on walls, and they are often immediately painted over so many of them do not exist today. Nevertheless, several individual collectors have collaborated to put together the world's largest Banksy exhibition—with more than 70 original pieces, illustrations, and 3D objects—right here, in Japan. Take it all in, right up close.
All of Banksy's popular works are humorous, but they represent a sharp social satire engrained with political messages. In this exhibition, the art is organized by themes, such as "POLICE," "PROTEST,” and "CCTV," that reveal the intent behind each work.
[THROWER] the great triptych of [LOVE IN THE AIR], displayed for the first time in Japan (Fukuoka), which has been interpreted as a representation of love and peace, [GIRL WITH BALLOON] which stands for hope, [RAT] seeing the socially vulnerable in are now showing in FUKUOKA.
This show features many exhibits that let you experience Banksy’s view of the world. Images of his past activities unfold on an impressively large three-panel screen. In an installation that recreates the artist's working environment, an image of Banksy emerges from the stencil molds, spray cans, and other items he uses to produce his art. In addition, a variety of expressions of art such as a video installation of the artwork planned in 2015 for the satirical theme park Dismaland, a reproduction of the sign [NO SWIMMING] installed beside the swimming lake, and more will welcome you.
*The works included in the exhibition in Japan are subject to change.
*Exhibits vary by venues.
Genius or Vandal? is an exhibition of an unprecedented scale which features works of Banksy’s collectors from around the world. This exhibition approaches Banksy’s work in various ways, giving visitors an experience by using not only his original artworks but also many rear photos, videos, installations and an audio guide.
Many visitors have commented that they have been surprised by the versatility of Banksy’s talent, at how multifaceted Banksy’s activities are.
Banksy is known to be a graffiti artist, but he also has another side—as an outstanding contemporary artist, creating in his studio. He monitors the news, picks and addresses those particular topics that relate and concern each and every one, presents and addresses those topics in his unique way so that we really start thinking, start paying attention, start acting. His images are simple, but somehow they speak right to our hearts and souls, meanings of his works are multilayer. My goal is not only to feature his artworks, but also show the depth of their meaning, make people feel and think again – something that we forgot how to do in our everyday hustle.
The lifespans of Banksy’s street works are very short, and not many people have actually seen the his artworks on the walls. We have been able to gain cooperation from several private collectors and introduce our visitors to the unique talent of Banksy.
I know that people in Japan are very sensitive to art, and I am sure that they will be able to appreciate the talent of Banksy.
This exhibition has ended.
Thank you very much for your visit.
Enjoy the exhibition to the fullest with the audio guide!
An audio guide for more than 70 artworks is available free of charge at the exhibition.
Download the app and enjoy the exhibition with your own headphones.
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Audio guide numbers are listed on the works with audio guide entries in the venue,
so users can listen to entries by entering the associated number using the keypad in the app.
*Using the app without headphones will interfere with the enjoyment of other guests at the exhibition, so be sure to use headphones.
*Please bring your own smartphone, as we will not have rental smartphones available.
*Radio waves may not reach depending on the carrier of the mobile phone.
Event name | BANKSY EXHIBITION - GENIUS OR VANDAL? |
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Duration | March 24, 2022(Thursday) - May 31 (Tuesday), 2022 10:00 - 20:00 *Last entry until 30 minutes before closing time. June 1, 2022(Wednesday) - July 3 (Sunday), 2022 10:00 - 18:00 *Friday and Saturday only until 19:00 *Last entry until 30 minutes before closing time. |
Venue | Higashi 1-chome Theatre (Former Hokkaido Shiki Theatre) (1-10 Odori Higashi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo) |
Organizer | BANKSY - GENIUS OR VANDALY? Sapporo Production Committee |
Support | Sapporo City / Sapporo City Board of Education |
Cooperation | Hokkaido Chuo Bus / Le Trois / Sapporo TV Tower |
Planning and Production | IQ ART MANAGEMENT CORP |
*The mysterious artist known as Banksy has not authorized or curated this exhibition. It is part of a world tour that features the collections of various art collectors.
Event name | BANKSY EXHIBITION - GENIUS OR VANDAL? |
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Duration | December 12 (Sunday), 2021 - March 8 (Tuesday), 2022 9:00 - 19:00 *Last entry until 30 minutes before closing time. *Closed on Feb. 24. |
Venue | WITH HARAJUKU (1-14-30 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) |
Organizer | TV Asahi Corporation / Akatsuki Live Entertainment Inc. |
Support | J-WAVE / Nippon Broadcasting System / Fm Yokohama 84.7 / asoview! |
Special cooperation | WITH HARAJUKU・LIFORK |
Planning and Production | IQ ART MANAGEMENT CORP |
*The mysterious artist known as Banksy has not authorized or curated this exhibition. It is part of a world tour that features the collections of various art collectors.
Event name | BANKSY EXHIBITION-GENIUS OR VANDAL? HIROSHIMA EDITION |
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Duration | Nov.6 (Sat),2021-Dec.5 (Sun) 9:00-17:00 (Fri and Sat~19:00) ※Last entry until 30 minutes before closing time. |
Venue | Hiroshima Museum of Art (3-2,Motomachi,Naka-ku,Hiroshima,JAPAN) |
Organizer | Hiroshima Museum of Art / Hiroshima Home Television Co.,Ltd. |
Special cooperation | The Chugoku Shimbun / The Hiroshima Bank |
Planning and Production | IQ ART MANAGEMENT CORP |
Support | TV Asahi Corporation / Akatsuki Live Entertainment Inc., |
*The mysterious artist known as Banksy has not authorized or curated this exhibition. It is part of a world tour that features the collections of various art collectors.
Event name | LANDIC presents “BANKSY EXHIBITION - GENIUS OR VANDAL?” |
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Duration | July 2 (Friday), 2021 - Oct 31 (Sun) 10:00-20:00 (Last entry 19:30) |
Venue | UNITEDLAB (1-3-36 Daimyo,Chuo-ku,Fukuoka-shi,Fukuoka Prefecture) |
Organizer | Kyushu Asahi Broadcasting Co., Ltd. / TV Asahi Corporation / Akatsuki Live Entertainment Inc. / UNITED LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Co., Ltd. / S‘s LIVE Co., Ltd. |
Special Sponsor | LANDIC Co., LTD. |
Sponsor | THE NISHI-NIPPON CITY BANK, LTD. SEKI FURNITURE CO., LTD. |
Support | Hiroshima Home Television Co., Ltd. / yamaguchi asahi broadcasting co., ltd. / Nagasaki Culture Telecasting Corporation / Kumamoto Asahi Broadcasting Co., Ltd. / Oita Asahi Broadcasting Co., Ltd. / Kagoshima Broadcasting Corporation / Saga Television Station Co., Ltd. |
Planning and Production | IQ ART MANAGEMENT CORP |
*The mysterious artist known as Banksy has not authorized or curated this exhibition. It is part of a world tour that features the collections of various art collectors.
Event name | “BANKSY EXHIBITION - GENIUS OR VANDAL?” |
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Duration | February 3 (Wednesday), 2021 - June 20 (Sunday), 2021 9:00 - 20:00(Last entry 19:30) |
Venue | former NAGOYA / BOSTON MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS(Kanayama Minami Bldg.) (1-1-1 Kanayama-cho, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi Prefecture) |
Organizer | Nagoya Broadcasting Network Co.,Ltd. / Shizuoka Asahi Television Co., Ltd. / Aichi Television Planning Co.,Ltd. / DENTSU MEITETSU COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TV Asahi Corporation / Akatsuki Live Entertainment Inc. |
Support | FM AICHI / ZIP-FM / K-mix |
Planning and Production | IQ ART MANAGEMENT CORP |
*The mysterious artist known as Banksy has not authorized or curated this exhibition. It is part of a world tour that features the collections of various art collectors.
Event name | “BANKSY EXHIBITION - GENIUS OR VANDAL?” |
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Duration | October 9 (Friday), 2020 - January 24 (Sunday), 2021 Weekdays: 10:00 - 20:00 Weekends and holidays: 9:00 - 20:00 *Closed on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. *Business hours on January 21st, 2021 (Thursday) are from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
Venue | ATC Gallery (2-1-10 Nanko Kita, Suminoe-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture) |
Organizer | Asahi Television Broadcasting Corporation / TV Asahi Corporation / Akatsuki Live Entertainment Inc. / Asia and Pacific Trade Center |
Support | FM802 / FM COCOLO |
Planning and Production | IQ ART MANAGEMENT CORP |
*The mysterious artist known as Banksy has not authorized or curated this exhibition. It is part of a world tour that features the collections of various art collectors.
Event name | “BANKSY EXHIBITION - GENIUS OR VANDAL?” |
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Duration | March 15 (Sunday) - October 4 (Sunday), 2020 Weekday 9:00 - 20:30 Holiday 8:00 - 20:30 *The last day, October 4th (Sunday), 8:00-14:30 (Last entry 13:30) |
Venue | ASOBUILD (2F ASOBUILD, 2-14-9 Takashima, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture) |
Organizer | TV Asahi Corporation / Akatsuki Live Entertainment Inc. |
Support | TV Kanagawa / Nippon Broadcasting System / J-WAVE / Fm Yokohama 84.7 |
Planning and Production | IQ ART MANAGEMENT CORP |
*The mysterious artist known as Banksy has not authorized or curated this exhibition. It is part of a world tour that features the collections of various art collectors.