Ann Veronica Janssens opens her first solo exhibition in Japan titled “5 Chome 4-1 Ginza, Tokyo” at Le Forum on the eighth and ninth floors of Ginza Maison Hermès, running from September 11, 2026, to January 11, 2027, according to the Fondation d’entreprise Hermès. The exhibition brings together more than ten works exploring light, air, time, and perception, utilizing the exact building address as its title to emphasize a precise spatial approach.
Exploring Light and Matter at Le Forum
The exhibition features works spanning Janssens’ practice since the 1990s, focusing on the precarious and ambiguous realms of human cognition. The Brussels-based Belgian artist employs simple materials like plywood, glass, and concrete alongside light, sound, and artificial haze. Among the pieces on display is Rose (2007), an installation where seven spotlights cut through suspended particles to treat diffused light as a solid material.
Did you know? Ann Veronica Janssens co-founded the Brain Space Laboratory with Nathalie Ergino in 2009, creating a research platform connecting artistic experimentation with scientific study on spatial perception.
Interactive Installations and Invisible Architecture
Visitor participation is embedded directly into the physical experience of the exhibition. According to the Fondation d’entreprise Hermès, the artwork Swings (2000–2023) utilizes rope and wood seats covered in a heat-sensitive film that changes through physical contact. Additionally, Untitled (blue glitter), open sculpture #1 (2015–2026) spreads blue micro-glitter across the floor to register the fleeting effects of movement, viewpoint, and time under changing light.
Other works, including a new piece titled Donut, incorporate the artist’s own voice as a medium alongside projected light and duration. These installations manipulate atmosphere to generate what the Fondation d’entreprise Hermès describes as an invisible architecture—undefined zones of physical instability where boundaries dissolve and visitors experience the illusion of themselves diffusing into the space.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Ann Veronica Janssens exhibition open in Tokyo?
According to the Fondation d’entreprise Hermès, “5 Chome 4-1 Ginza, Tokyo” runs from September 11, 2026, through January 11, 2027.
Where is the exhibition located?
The exhibition takes place at Le Forum, located on the eighth and ninth floors of Ginza Maison Hermès in Tokyo, Japan.
How much does admission cost?
Admission to the exhibition at Le Forum is free.
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