The Leaf Cutting Art Exhibition at Minato Mirai Cross Patio is Renewed
The exhibition of works by the leaf-cutting artist “Rito @ Leaf-cutting” titled “Hello! Leaf Art World in Yokohama” at the Cross Patio of MM21 Grand Mall Park (Minato Mirai 2, Nishi Ward, Yokohama) is set for a renewal opening on June 19.
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Rito was born in 1986 in Yokohama. He started producing on his own in 2020 to positively utilize his focused attention and particularity due to his ADHD, and he posts leaf-cutting art on social media almost every day.
The renewal commemorates the first anniversary of the “Rito Leaf Art Museum Fukushima” in Fukushima Prefecture, with a major revamp of the exhibition content, featuring works themed around “Creatures of Land, Sea, and Sky” from the book “Leaf-cutting Art Animal Encyclopedia”.
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About: MM21 Grand Mall Park
MM21 Grand Mall Park, located in Yokohama, Japan, is a vibrant urban park situated in the Minato Mirai 21 district, a large urban development that was initiated in the 1980s. The park is part of a comprehensive plan that transformed the industrial waterfront into a new urban center featuring shopping, cultural facilities, offices, and residences. It provides a refreshing green space amidst the bustling cityscape, offering residents and visitors alike a place for relaxation and recreation with views of the futuristic skyline and Yokohama Bay.
About: Rito Leaf Art Museum Fukushima
The Rito Leaf Art Museum Fukushima, located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, is a unique cultural site dedicated to the art of leaf decoration. This museum showcases intricate artworks created using various types of leaves, highlighting the delicate and transient beauty of nature. It also educates visitors on the techniques and history of leaf art, promoting appreciation for this traditional Japanese craft.
