Down the rabbit hole

"Bunny Smash: Design to Touch the World”, an exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, is intended to bring visitors to a fantastic world from a different dimension, like Alice stepping into a world while chasing the rabbit in “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”.
The exhibition features works by 21 individuals and groups from Japan and overseas.
Among the exhibits is an installation by Leandro Erlich, who uses mirrors to reflect a half section of a square central courtyard thickly covered with plants, leaving viewers with an impression of mystery.
Richard Wilson’s work invites visitors to experience an unusual space, while another work uses the flags of European Union countries to make an image like a bar code.
The exhibition is affiliated with the international trend of breaking down the borders between art and design. The audio guide, available only in Japanese, is provided via headphones adorned with toy rabbit ears.
According to the museum’s website, the exhibition aims to provide a comprehensive physical experience, as opposed to one that depends solely on the sense of vision. This should provide an entry point for viewers to think about ways in which they can engage with the world as active participants.
The exhibition catalogue includes commentaries by design critic Hiroshi Kashiwagi, who is on the planning team of the exhibition, and other experts.

HOP ON OVER
“Bunny Smash” runs until January 19 at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo. For more information, visit www.Mot-Art-Museum.jp