Prism of the Real: Making Art in Japan 1989-2010
Special Screening: Matthew Barney DRAWING RESTRAINT 9
October 25 (Sat), 2025
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Matthew Barney
DRAWING RESTRAINT 9: Nisshin Maru (panel 1 of 4), 2005
C-print in self-lubricating plastic frame
41 1/2 x 33 x 1 1/2 inches (105.4 x 83.8 x 3.8 cm)
Photography by Chris Winget
© Matthew Barney
Courtesy of the artist and Gladstone
In conjunction with Prism of the Real: Making Art in Japan 1989-2010, the National Art Center, Tokyo, presents a special screening of DRAWING RESTRAINT 9 (2005), directed and written by Matthew Barney.
Premiered at a solo exhibition held at the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, in 2005, this film unfolds a unique love story of release and transformation while drawing on Japanese culture such as traditional whaling and tea ceremony. Matthew Barney’s triptyque photograph DRAWING RESTRAINT 9: Mirror Position is exhibited and on view in the Exhibition gallery.
Event Information
- Date
- October 25 (Sat), 2025
- Time
① 10:30-12:55/ ②13:30-15:55/ ③16:30-18:55
- Venue
The National Art Center, Tokyo, 3F Auditorium
- For who
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All
* This film contains stimulating contents. Viewer discretion is advised.
- How to Participate
Please come directly to the venue.
The door opens 15 min. before each screening starts.
You may not enter during the screening.
Please note that entry may be denied if the seats are full.- Capacity
Limited to 260 people per screening
- Admission
Free admission for Prism of the Real exhibition ticket holders.
- Organized by
The National Art Center, Tokyo; Japan Arts Council; Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan
Special cooperation by Matthew Barney Studio and Gladstone
- Inquiries
For general inquiries: (+81)47-316-2772 (Hello Dial)
- Remarks
*Time and content may change without prior notice.
* Photography, video recording, and audio recording are strictly prohibited.
*Please note that photo documentation of this event may be published for the purpose of the National Art Center, Tokyo’s activity reports and publicity.
Details
Matthew Barney DRAWING RESTRAINT 9
Directed and written by Matthew Barney
Music by Björk
Cinematography: Peter Strietmann
Starring: Matthew Barney and Björk
2005/145 min.
