Reflecting the energy and vibrancy of the surrounding Odaiba district on Tokyo Bay, the "New York Philip Morris Art Award: 24 Winners from 1996 to 2000" exhibition is housed in the Fuji Television Forum, on the 22nd floor of the landmark Fuji Television Headquarters Office Tower.
The exhibition is a diverse assembly of the artwork of 24 young artists who have received Philip Morris art awards between 1996 and 2000. As a means of providing them with international exposure, winners of the awards were invited to exhibit at New York University's Grey Art Gallery earlier this year.
"Ten years ago it was unthinkable for unknown Japanese artists to show their work in a Soho gallery," said Takayo Iida, curator of the exhibition. "This event introduces Japanese artists to the outside world."