Akira: Architecture of Neo-Tokyo
November 9, 2024 - April 6, 2025
Akira: Architecture of Neo-Tokyo
Open to the Public – Saturday, November 9, 2024. Open through April 6, 2025.
This exhibit traces the architectural world-building process of Japan’s most influential animated science fiction film, AKIRA. In order to highlight the artists, designers and director of the meticulous backdrops that bring to life the futuristic urban environments this classic anime, co-curators Stefan Riekeles of Riekeles Gallery, Potsdam, Germany and Hiroko Kimura-Myokam of Eizo Workshop, Kaga city, Japan. Founded in part by the Henri and Tomoyo Takahashi charitable Foundation.
This exclusive showcase at Morikami Museum is the sole U.S. venue hosting the special exhibition presented in association with Riekeles Gallery.