Over on the special events stage, the ‘scouting jurors’ held a live talk. Participants included Chairman Murakami, Noi Sawaragi, and gallerist Tomio Koyama, as they discussed the real world of working in the art scene.
Mr. formed a “Mr. Gundan” by teaming up with a puppet and performing in a ninja costume.
Smelly, “The Dancer of Love and Truth” made an appearance.
Smelly with his dancers perfoming on stage
Finally came the award announcements. The first to be read were the choices by the ‘scouting jurors’.
The exhibitors listen to the announcement intently.
Among the 246 challengers, it was “Potato Han” who received the Grand Prix.
Exhibitors regroup to have a look at the works of the award recipients.
Hip hop unit Mousouzoku put on an explosive show.
“Quruli Ensoukai Tokyo Mimic,” a concert by Quruli, was held in the courtyard of the museum. They were joined by a Mimic-kun balloon that was specially produced for the live show, was shown on the stage.
A vivid unplugged performance by Quruli.
And so, as the audience sat enveloped in Quruli’s fantastic sound, this summer art festival night drew to a close.
