At the MORI Building Digital Art Museum, created by teamLab Borderless, we experienced art like never before. We had heard big things about the museum, it’s digital art, the ability to interact with the images, light and artwork, but actually seeing it, and being there, was something that blew all of our minds. It was a great day out.
Located in Odaiba, just out of Tokyo, it was just a short walk from from the Miraikan Science Museum and we combined both on the same day. We had planned our trip to Japan well, and this was definitely one of the simplest items on our itinerary.
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Images are projected from hundreds of projectors onto the walls, floor and sculptured surfaces. The displays are fluid and constantly changing. You can literally spend hours lost in a world of art, music and movement.
As you move between rooms, you experience many different mediums and moods. There is plenty of space and opportunity for the kids to express themselves through movement, drawing energy from the displays and atmosphere. Likewise, rooms with comfortable beanbags and spaces for relaxation allow for contemplation and are an opportunity to recharge the batteries.
Just when we thought we had seen it all…we ventured upstairs to the Athletic Forest. Far out, this place was beyond belief. Designed for kids, there was a trampoline, massive sliding wall, illuminated ropes course, rock climbing, the biggest balloons you have ever seen, an interactive display that brings your art to life on the wall…and spaces for babies and toddlers. Adults don’t feel left out though…you are welcome to get involved too…and you will want to! Hats off to the designers and creators and their truly unique outlook. Everyone there was really friendly, and we took the opportunity to practice our Japanese at the same time.
One of our favourite exhibits, which was uniquely interactive, can be seen in the short video below. Alex walked out centre stage and enjoyed flying through space:
We spent 4 hours…it could easily have been 6 or more. Complete with complementary lockers and a tea room, a visit when in Tokyo, or specifically the Odaiba area, is a must. Tickets should be bought in advance. This is a new exhibit, and tickets should be available at the door, but every day for the past month since opening it has been sold out each day with existing ticket holders only granted access. You can purchase tickets through the teamLab Borderless Digital Art Museum website.