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(Hanoi) Art Exhibition – PLASTIC DINOLAND by Fuji Hiroshi
Art Exhibition
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
■ Credits
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)
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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
