Possibilities for a “mirror world” created by the borderless interaction of the real and virtual
The kick-off event of the GEMINI Laboratory will be held on October 6th at SHIBUYA QWS in Shibuya, Tokyo.
The GEMINI Laboratory by Toppan is a project to discuss and test ideas for virtual spaces, through collaborations with artists, architects, researchers and users, aiming to advance their practical application in society.
The kick-off event will feature a full introduction of the project and discussions by various experts on virtual spaces. Players at the forefront of diverse fields, including technology, art and academia, will take the stage to discuss the possibilities for a “mirror world” that is enabled by borderless interaction between the real and virtual worlds.
Event speakers include Kevin Kelly, Mitsuhiro Takemura, Keiichiro Hirano, Kyoko Tominaga, and Natsuyo Chinsho

The event speakers include Kevin Kelly, who is also known as the founding editor of Wired magazine, Mitsuhiro Takemitsu, Keisuke Toyoda, Tomoya Mori, Yasushi Sakai, SUNAKI, exonemo, Kazuki Takakura, Masahiro Yamaguchi, Ou Sugiyama, Natsuyo Chinsho, Keiichiro Hirano, Kyoko Tominaga, Arina Tsukada, Mariko Nishimura and more.
Participation in the offline venue is by invitation only, but the event can be viewed for free on YouTube LIVE. Click here to apply for online viewing.
Artists will present their prototypes at GEMINI Laboratory Exhibition. Exonemo, Yasushi Sakai, Sputniko! and others will participate
From October 14th to 25th, the GEMINI Laboratory Exhibition will be held at ANB Tokyo in Roppongi, Tokyo.
At the exhibition, several artists will present a group of works created based on the concept of the GEMINI Laboratory. Participating artists are exonemo, Yasushi Sakai, SUNAKI, Sputniko! , Ayumi Kanno, and misato. The exhibition is curated by Kensho Tambara, a founding member of Shin-Okubo’s art space UGO, and admission is free.
It will also feature prototype functional materials produced using Toppan’s IT research sections’ latest CAD and 3D printing technologies. Members of TOPPAN DIGITAL SANDBOX®, a hub for prototyping and experiments aimed at expanding digital transformation business, will demonstrate architectural models where virtual and real spaces come together with GEMINI Laboratory.
Event Information
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GEMINI Laboratory Kickoff Event
GEMINI Laboratory Kickoff Event
2022.10.6(THU) 14:00-18:30
Offline Venue: SHIBUYA QWS(Invitation Only)
Online Venue: YouTube LIVE (Free)
Speakers:
Kevin Kelly, Mitsuhiro Takemitsu, Keisuke Toyoda, Tomoya Mori, Yasushi Sakai, SUNAKI, Exonemo, Kazuki Takakura, Masahiro Yamaguchi, Ou Sugiyama, Natsuyo Chinsho, Keiichiro Hirano, Kyoko Tominaga, Arina Tsukada, Mariko Nishimura And More
- Online Viewing Ticket: https://gemini-lab-kickoff-event.peatix.com/
- View Website: https://event.gemin1.xyz/
Exhibition Information
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GEMINI Laboratory Exhibition
GEMINI Laboratory Exhibition
2022.10.14 (FRI) - 10.25 (TUE)
Venue:ANB Tokyo
12:00-20:00
Artists:
Exonemo, Yasushi Sakai, Sputniko!, SUNAKI, Ayumi Kanno, Misato Curator: Kensho Tambara
Admission Free
*0ct 14 18:00-20:00 By Invitation Only
- View Website: https://exhibition.gemin1.xyz/
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