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 PLASTIC DINOLAND
by Fuji Hiroshi

Plastic Dinoland: An Art Exhibition for All Ages Featuring Sculptures of Dinosaurs Created from Unwanted Toys by Fuji Hiroshi

Hanoi, Vietnam – The Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam proudly presents “Plastic Dinoland,” an engaging art exhibition by internationally acclaimed Japanese artist Fuji Hiroshi. Running from Saturday, March 15th to Sunday, June 1st, 2025, this exhibition offers a thought-provoking experience for both children and adults, showcasing vibrant dinosaur and animal sculptures crafted from a vast collection of discarded toys collected in Japan.

Fuji’s work explores the complex relationship between consumerism, waste, and the environment. Since the 1970s, he has been fascinated by the pervasiveness of plastic in our lives. His ongoing “Kaekko Bazar” project, a toy exchange platform, revealed the sheer volume of unwanted plastic toys, inspiring him to transform these discarded objects into art. Fuji has collected over 50,000 toys, a small fraction of the global plastic waste problem.

“Plastic Dinoland” features a stunning large-scale installation of dinosaurs and other creatures, all meticulously constructed from these unwanted playthings. The exhibition draws a powerful connection between the plastic used to create the toys and the fossil fuels derived from prehistoric life, including dinosaurs, highlighting the cyclical nature of consumption and waste. Through his colorful and visually captivating creations, Fuji encourages viewers to reflect on the role of plastic in their own lives and consider its impact on the planet.

 

EVENT INFORMATION

[Opening Event] 14:00, Saturday 15 March, 2025
[Duration]             Saturday 15 March – Sunday 1 June, 2025
[Opening Hours] 9:00 – 18:00 (Open daily)
[Venue] Japan Foundation (27 Quang Trung, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi)
[Admission] Free


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Organized by: The Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam
Artwork credit: Fuji Studio

 

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Fuji Hiroshi, born in Kagoshima, Japan in 1960, lives and works in Fukuoka and Akita. He holds an M.A. from Kyoto City University of Arts and is currently an Artist Professor at the Graduate School of Transdisciplinary Arts, Akita University of Art. He is also President of Arts Center Akita, Vice President of Plus Arts, and CEO of fujistudio co. Fuji’s work has been exhibited extensively internationally, including solo exhibitions at Sydney Town Hall, the Hara Museum ARC, and the Japan Foundation, Bangkok, as well as participation in prestigious events like the Setouchi Triennale and the SITE Santa Fe Biennial.

“The vast amount of waste we produce remains unseen simply because it is out of sight. Through my work, I strive to make this ‘invisible problem’ impossible to ignore—to stop viewers in their tracks and stir their hearts.” _ Fuji Hiroshi

Artist Profile                                                                                             

Fuji Hiroshi is a Japanese artist known for his innovative use of recycled materials. His work challenges our perceptions of waste and inspires creative reuse.

Selected solo exhibitions:

2018         Jurassic Plastic, Sydney Town Hall, Sydney, Australia

2014         The Uncharted Land of Toysaurus, Hara Museum ARC, Gunma, Japan

2012         Central Kaeru Station, Arts Chiyoda 3331, Tokyo, Japan

2005         Arts over Doubts!, Fukuoka Art Museum, Fukuoka, Japan

2004         Pla. Pra. Mode, the Japan Foundation, Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand

1999         Vinyl Plastics Collection, The Hakone Open-Air Museum, Kanagawa, Japan

1994        Campaign of Frogs, Kurashiki City Art Museum, Takamatsu City Museum of Art, Fukuyama Museum of Art, Okayama, Kagawa, Hiroshima, Japan

Selected participated projects/festivals:

2016         Kenpoku Art 2016 (Ibaraki, Japan)

2012         Water and Land – Niigata Art Festival (Niigata, Japan)

2010         Setouchi Triennale (Setouch area, Japan)

2008         SITE Santa Fe Biennale (Santa Fe, USA)

2007         Beautiful New World: Contemporary Visual Culture from Japan (Beijing, China)

2006         12th Bangladesh Biennale (Dhaka, Bangladesh)

2003         Echigo Tsumari Art Field (Niigata, Japan)

2000         The 2000 Pusan International Contemporary Art Festival (Pusan, South Korea)

1990s     Chiang Mai Social Installation (Chiang Mai, Thailand)

 

IMAGES FOR PR AND REFERENCES

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©️ Fuji Studio

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■For inquiries on the program, please contact at                                                        
Ms. Huong 024-3944-7419 (ext. 106) / Mr. Osuka (070-513-7550)
The Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam
27 Quang Trung, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Vietnam
TEL 024-3944-7419

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