The special opening exhibition “The Spinning Exhibition—The Story of Humankind’s Ongoing Evolution” at ” MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives,” a cultural facility opening in “TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY ,” will be held starting Saturday, March 28.
Rediscovery Brought by “Guruguru”
Hiroichiro Higashi, “Self-Propelled Vehicle –Eight Wheels–,” 2025 <Image of work (for reference)>
“The Spiral Exhibition—The Evolving Story of Humanity” is an intellectual entertainment experience where visitors encounter the wonders of “Spiral/Guruguru” — a form found everywhere from galactic whirlpools to fingerprints . It unravels the power inherent in this universal shape, crossing boundaries of art, society, technology, science, and traditional culture.
Since ancient times, humanity has recognized the potential within nature’s spirals, driving the development of society and civilization. This journey of transforming Earth’s laws into human wisdom is the very story of evolution itself.From the origins of the universe revealed by cutting-edge physics, to the perpetual cycles of resources and money, skills and festivals passed down across generations, and even daily chores and finances—this exhibition collects stories of spirals from throughout history and across the globe.
Kodama Sachiko, Morpho Tower / Two Standing Spirals, 2010 <Image of work (reference)>
This journey through diverse narratives offers a chance to rediscover the “driving force for creating the future” hidden within everyday scenes. By encountering the power of “circularity”—the technologies, cultures, and joys humanity has created—this exhibition delivers a new perspective to help you update yourself as you move toward the future. Why not visit?
Whirling Exhibition—The Evolving Story of Humanity
Toshio Iwai, “Time Layer IV,” 1991 <Artwork Image (Reference)>
📍MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives Box1500
🚇Directly connected to Takanawa Gateway Station, approx. 3 min walk from Sengakuji Station Exit A4
🎟️Tickets available here
Advance: General ¥2,300 / U25 ¥1,300 / Elementary, Junior High, High School Students ¥600
Regular: General ¥2,500 / U25 ¥1,500 / Elementary/Junior High/High School Students ¥800
Preschoolers: Free
ぐるぐる展ー進化しつづける人類の物語
Akinori Goto 《Heading》2022 <Artwork image (reference)>
Nishiyama Yoichi, “Shield Machine,” 2016 <Image (for reference)>
Terada Mokkei “TERADAMOKEI PICTURES First Video Work ‘1/100 SHIBUYA Crossing'” 2015 Director: Tomohiro Okazaki <Image (Reference)>
Tamaki Hirokawa (SOMA DESIGN) “Tamaki Hirokawa in BEPPU – Dedication to the Jigaku Festival Ritual” 2021 <Work Image (Reference)>