Author: Keith Aiken
Source: PARCO Co., Ltd. press release
Official Event Site: https://art.parco.jp/galleryx/detail/?id=1367
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PARCO Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) iwill host the "GODZILLA THE ART by PARCO vol.2" exhibition at GALLERY X BY PARCO at Shibuya PARCO B1F from December 28, 2023 to January 9, 2024.
This exhibit is the second phase of the art project "GODZILLA THE ART," a series of events that kicked off in April 2023 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the birth of Godzilla. A global icon since his first theatrical release in 1954, Godzilla has shown the world various, ever-changing expressions over the past 7decades. Under the supervision of anatomist Takeshi Yoro, artists from Japan and abroad who live in the modern age confront Godzilla in their own ways, transcending the framework of film to present their own interpretations of Godzilla. For "GODZILLA THE ART by PARCO vol.2" the participant will be COIN PARKING DELIVERY, an up-and-coming masked artist.
Various other projects are also in the works, so please check back with SciFi Japan for further announcements.
■ "GODZILLA THE ART by PARCO vol. 2" Exhibition Outline
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Dates: Thursday, December 28, 2023 - Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Venue: GALLERY X BY PARCO (Shibuya PARCO B1F / 15-1 Udagawa-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
Participating Artists: COIN PARKING DELIVERY
Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. *Admission until 30 minutes before closing time, Sunday, 12/31 6:00 p.m. closing, 1/1 (New Year's Day) closed, Tuesday 1/2 and Wednesday 1/3 10:00 a.m. opening. *Closes at 6:00 p.m. on the last day
Admission: 500円 (Approximately $3.55 U.S., Tax Included) *Pre-school children free
Organizer: PARCO
Cooperation: TOHO / Asahi Shimbun / Qiuyu Jin
Logo Design: Kazunari Kitagawa (GRAPH)
■ Collaborating Artist
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● COIN PARKING DELIVERY
The participating artist this time is COIN PARKING DELIVERY, an artist who debuted in 2018 and has been highly sought after to collaborate with various brands. He is a new generation artist, who demonstrates his originality by using a smartphone to draw graphics.
The official website of "GODZILLA THE ART" has published GODZILLA THE ART 10 Questions," an interview with COIN PARKING DELIVERY, in which the artist explains how he interpreted Godzilla and expressed the King of the Monsters in his artwork. The video includes episodes with Godzilla and his thoughts on this Godzilla artwork, so please check it out!
■ Event Exclusive Collectibles
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Photo courtesy of PARCO. © TOHO CO., LTD.
● GODZILLA THE ART - Limited Movie Monster Series: Godzilla (1954) Model (ムービーモンスターシリーズゴジラ(1954)雛形, Mūbī Monsutā Shirīzu Gojira (1954) Hinagata)
A Bandai limited edition Movie Monster Series: Godzilla (1954) Model figure is being sold exclusively at this event. The first Godzilla prototype was sculpted by Toho designer Teizo Toshimitsu to determine the look of the original Godzilla. At this stage of pre-production, Godzilla's body was designed to look as if it were covered with scales, which was different from the widely known Godzilla of today. This figure looks back to the very origins of Godzilla.
Price: 4,620円 (Approximately $33.81 U.S., Tax Included)
*The image is a prototype and may differ from the actual product.
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Photo courtesy of PARCO. © TOHO CO., LTD.
● GODZILLA THE ART - Limited Movie Monster Series: Godzilla (1991) COIN PARKING DELIVERY ver. (ムービーモンスターシリーズ ゴジラ（1991) COIN PARKING DELIVERY ver., Mūbī Monsutā Shirīzu Gojira (1991) COIN PARKING DELIVERY ver. )
A Bandai limited edition Movie Monster Series: Godzilla (1991) figure with a new color design by participating artist COIN PARKING DELIVERY.
Price: 5,500円 (Approximately $39.03 U.S., Tax Included)
*The image is a prototype and may differ from the actual product.
■ COIN PARKING DELIVERY Event Goods
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Photo courtesy of PARCO. © TOHO CO., LTD.
● Long Sleeve T-shirt (ロングスリーブTシャツ, Rongu Surību Tīshatsu)
Price: 6,600円 (Approximately $46.84 U.S., Tax Included)
● Embroidered Cap (刺繍キャップ, Shishū Kyappu)
Price: 4,950円 (Approximately $35.13 U.S., Tax Included)
● Hologram Sticker (ホログラムステッカー, Horoguramu Sutekkā)
Price: 880円 (Approximately $6.24 U.S., Tax Included)
● Phone Tab (フォンタブ, Fon Tabu)
Price: 1,320円 (Approximately $9.37 U.S., Tax Included)
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Photo courtesy of PARCO. © TOHO CO., LTD.
■ "GODZILLA THE ART" Goods
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● GODZILLA THE ART Tote Bag (GODZILLA THE ARTトートバッグ, GODZILLA THE ART Tōtobaggu)
Photo courtesy of PARCO. © TOHO CO., LTD.
● GODZILLA THE ART Sticker Set (GODZILLA THE ARTステッカーセット, GODZILLA THE ART Sutekkā Setto)
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