Ichiro Tsuruta
VR Museum
The Unique Trajectory of Ichiro Tsuruta
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Experience the Unique Trajectory of Ichiro Tsuruta Through VR
As a leading contemporary bijin-ga artist, Ichiro Tsuruta continues to capture the beauty of women in his work, and he is active both in Japan and abroad. The bijin-ga art he creates is a perfect fusion of the European elements of art deco with his own Japanese sensibilities. The result is a world of elegance and glamor.
What kind of trajectory has Ichiro Tsuruta’s career followed in his quest to find his unique voice? After nearly half a century of painting, he is unveiling a VR exhibition that looks back at both his art and his career. In a gallery that is possible only through VR, he is exhibiting art from his student days as well SF art, Rimpa paintings, Buddhist paintings, and bijin-ga paintings. We invite you to come and see the unique trajectory of Ichiro Tsuruta through the art he has created.
MOVIE
MOVIE
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Trace the history of Ichiro Tsuruta, the leading contemporary bijin-ga artist.
Ichiro Tsuruta, a popular trailblazer of commercial art whose work was once used in advertisements for Noevir cosmetics, sent his own muse on a trip around the world starting with a personal exhibition in 2019. Why do the women in his paintings continue to captivate so many people? This exhibition looks back at the history of Tsuruta’s work, tracing a history that spans nearly half a century through 57 rare pieces, including his student period work as well as his sci-fi, Rinpa, Buddhist, and bijin-ga paintings.
An Extraordinary Viewing Experience That Recreates the Worldview and Motifs of Tsuruta’s Art
Moonlight is a Rinpa piece by Ichiro Tsuruta that depicts mountain scenery. In the area that recreates that piece’s view of the world, you can have an unusual viewing experience made possible only with VR, seeing Moonlight in the Moonlight-recreated area surrounded by mountains and trees. Furthermore, there are a total of nine spaces reminiscent of the motifs and places associated with Tsuruta’s paintings that together create a vast world. Each of them was created on the basis of each painting’s concept. One of these is a painting called Amakusa Shiro: Prayer, which depicts prayer inside a church. Viewers can appreciate Tsuruta’s art in a virtual space that provides a better sense of atmosphere, such as the Dancer Series, which can be viewed in an elegant Japanese restaurant decorated with the wa aesthetic.
WORLD MAP
WORLD MAP
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ABOUT
OVERVIEW
Opening day
Monday, July 4, 2022
Event platform
VRChat
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
PC users
Note: Steam and VRChat need to be installed.
OS
Windows10 or higher
CPU (if using an Intel CPU)
7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors
CPU (if using an AMD CPU)
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or better
Memory
16MB or more (32MB or more recommended)
Graphics card
NVIDIA GTX 1660 or better
VR users
Recommended VR systems
Meta Quest 2
If you use the Meta Quest 2, you just need that system to view the Museum. Using Oculus Link to connect the Meta Quest 2 to a high-performance PC can provide a more comfortable viewing experience. See the manufacturer’s official website for more information.
Notes:
• Go here to see other supported VR headsets.
• Some headsets might need to be connected to a PC.
HOW IT WORK
HOW IT WORKS
01
Create an account
If you do not have a VRChat account, you will have to download and install the software.
Note: You must download [Steam] and create a Steam account in advance.
For more detailed information on how to connect, please see this PDF.
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Viewing
The controls for navigating a VR world vary according to the viewing method. Check the viewing method that applies to you.
PC controls
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VR controls
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NOTES
IMPORTANT NOTES
• VR can cause anomalies in the vision of children under the age of 13, so they should not use it.
Note: If the recommended age for your device is higher than 18, please abide by those instructions.
• Avoid locations where tremors may occur, and ensure that your surroundings are safe before use.
• Refrain from using VR if you are not feeling well, if you are not getting enough sleep, or if you are prone to motion sickness.
• Refrain from using VR while you are under the influence of alcohol.
• People who experience physical discomfort and other symptoms due to flickering light and other light stimulation should be sure to consult a physician beforehand.
• If you use VR for an extended period of time, take an adequate break after use.
• If you feel tipsy or experience similar symptoms during VR use, immediately stop using it.
• If you experience any discomfort or similar symptoms after use, take an adequate rest. If symptoms do not improve, consult a physician.
• The user is responsible for data fees required to download the app and use this service.• Because this is an Internet-based service, viewing quality may be affected by the visitor’s usage conditions or network congestion.
FAQ
FAQ
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Is there a fee for viewing the event?
There is no fee. You may view it for free.
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Where is this event taking place?
It is taking place within an application called VRChat.
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What is VRChat?
VRChat is an app in the “social VR” genre that lets you enter a VR space as an avatar and communicate with numerous people. VRChat official website
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How do I access the event?
You can access the event through the VRChat app after you have downloaded VRChat and created an account. For more information, follow the instructions on this website’s How It Works page to access the event.
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What do I need in order to participate?
You need to use a PC (Windows) or a supported VR headset. For more information, see this website’s System Requirements page.
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Can I view it using a VR headset other than the Meta Quest 2?
There are other VR headsets you can use to view it. Go here to see a list of supported VR headsets.
Note: Whether or not you can view the event might depend on the specs of your VR headset and the PC connected to your VR headset.
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Can I participate using a smartphone?
No, you cannot participate using a smartphone.
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I am unable to find the museum world in VRChat.
Please search for “VRChat world search,” and after you have checked how to use the world search, search for “ICHIRO TSURUTA VR MUSEUM.”
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I don't understand the VRChat menu because it is in English. Can I switch it to Japanese?
VRChat does not support Japanese. For help, please search for “VRChat メニュー 日本語.”
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Does the event venue have a visitor limit?
Up to eight people can visit the space at the same time. The exact same event space can be created any number of times, so there are no limits on your ability to access it.
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Is it possible to take photos, record audio, or otherwise document my experience inside the event venue?
Yes. We encourage you to share it on social media.
