Sony Park Exhibition 2025: An Exploration of Creativity and Technology
A Unique Collaboration Between Six Artists and Six Facets of Sony
The Sony Park Exhibition 2025 offers a novel, experiential program that seamlessly blends the creative visions of six unique artists with Sony’s cutting-edge technology. This exhibition delves into six diverse fields that form the pillars of Sony’s business: Music, Semiconductors, Finance, Games, Entertainment Technology, and Film. Each artist has crafted an immersive experience that reflects their interpretation of these themes, providing visitors with a multifaceted journey through the intersection of art and innovation.
Part 1: January 26 – March 30, 2025
The first part of the exhibition, running from January 26 to March 30, 2025, features three distinct programs:
◆ ‘Music is a Journey.’ / with Vaundy
Vaundy’s "Music is a Journey" transforms the second basement floor of Ginza Sony Park into a "Musical Strata" space. This immersive environment, curated around the theme "The Vague Strata of My Heart," features approximately 200 songs handpicked by Vaundy. Visitors can embark on a musical excavation, using headphones to unearth tracks that transcend genres and eras, experiencing music as a journey through time and emotion.
◆ ‘Semiconductors are Sci-Fi.’ / with YOASOBI
YOASOBI’s "Semiconductors are Sci-Fi" presents a participatory musical experience titled "HEART BEAT: Resonance." This program utilizes the song "HEART BEAT," originally created for NHK General’s "YOASOBI 18 Festival," which incorporated messages, writings, and performance videos from 1,000 18-year-olds across the country. Visitors can have their heartbeats sensed and transformed into personalized "heartbeat objects," which then resonate with those of YOASOBI members Ayase and ikura. The experience is further enhanced by a "Haptic Floor" that vibrates in response to visitor movements and the "heartbeat objects," creating a truly immersive and interactive environment. These generated heartbeat objects can be taken home on a smartphone.
◆ ‘Finance is Poetry.’ / with 羊文学 (Hitsugi Bungaku)
Hitsugi Bungaku’s "Finance is Poetry" occupies the 4th floor of Ginza Sony Park, featuring a tranquil space centered around a large basin of water. The main program, "Floating Words," highlights the band’s lyrics, offering a unique musical experience where music, lyrics, water, and light converge. Visitors are guided by the ephemeral visuals of Hitsugi Bungaku’s words appearing and dissolving, accompanied by the specially recorded voice of Moeka Shiozuka. This creates an immersive world set to the sounds of "more than words" and "Hikaru Toki." Additionally, Sony’s haptic technology, "Active Slate," allows visitors to feel as though they are walking along the water’s edge, further enhancing the sensory experience.
Part 2: April 20 – June 22, 2025
The second part of the exhibition, scheduled from April 20 to June 22, 2025, will showcase three additional programs:
- ◆ ‘Games are a Social Gathering.’ / with BABYMONSTER
- ◆ ‘Entertainment Technology is the Street.’ / with Creepy Nuts
- ◆ ‘Film is a Forest.’ / with Kensuke Ushio
Further details on Part 2 can be found on the official website.
Event Details
- Venue: Ginza Sony Park
- Nearest Stations: Ginza Station / Yurakucho Station
- Address: 5-3-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0061 (MAP)
- Event Period:
- Part 1: January 26 (Sun) – March 30 (Sun), 2025
- Part 2: April 20 (Sun) – June 22 (Sun), 2025
- Hours: 11:00 – 19:00 (Scheduled)
- Official Website: https://www.sonypark.com/activity/001/
Please note that the published content is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the official websites of the venue and organizers.
What is Sony Park?
Sony Park is a public space in Ginza, Tokyo, where the Sony Building once stood. It has been transformed into an open-air park that combines elements of nature, technology, and culture. The park hosts events, exhibitions, and interactive installations, providing a venue for creative expression and community activities. Sony Park reflects Sony’s focus on innovation and creativity, offering visitors a place to experience music, art, and technology. The design of the space is intended to be welcoming and accessible, encouraging exploration and interaction with its diverse offerings.
