@Mizuosemla commented in my Tachikawa Green Springs post yesterday about how he/she liked the art which made me remember there is actually quite a bit of public art around Tachikawa, especially just outside Green Springs. So, here are photos of some of the sculptures you might see walking to Green Springs.
*Faret, pronounced Fahrei, is a 5.9 hectare development with integrated art projects. It consists of 109 displays by 98 artists from 36 countries. The name comes from the Italian word Fare, which means to create. The T was added on the end for Tachikawa.
Now, I am no art connoisseur, but I do appreciate good, thought provoking design. I can especially relate to sculptures since I am a builder. Many of these pieces give me pause to look at the materials, design, colors, etc, more so than a painting. Some I just don't understand though.
I really appreciate pieces you can interact with, like this bench that sways a bit when you sit on it. Pray the stone slab above your head doesn't break!
I imagine this piece was done by an African artist.
I think this was my favorite piece.
The street just outside this walkway are lined with smaller sculptures.
Back to the walkway looking towards Green Springs.
Another interactive piece, a chair.
Looking at this block of granite, I am interested in how they split it to give it the textured face.
And the last piece I took a picture of.
Some of the art is incorporated into the buildings, like the above photo. This is just a sample of the many different art pieces.
Faret Tachikawa is about 5 minutes from the station and spans a few blocks.
Faret has it's own website and even a navigational app for your phone!
Website - https://en.faretart.jp
Apple App - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/faret-tachikawa-art-navi/id1151280429
So there you have it, another reason to stop by Tachikawa if you are ever in Tokyo. IF you missed my Green Springs post it's here: @rt395/travel-to-green-springs-in-tachikawa-japan
