Plus Art Co., Ltd. (English: plus art co.,ltd., location: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, representative: Taku Nitta), which operates a business based on the theme of enjoying contemporary art, will be holding an art exhibition themed on "ONIMARU," the mascot character of the metaverse space "SWAGGA," titled "CROSS THE BORDERLINE - ONIMARU meets ART -" at the +ART GALLERY on the 3rd floor of Tokyu Plaza Shibuya from April 7, 2024, in collaboration with SWAGGA INNOVATION Co., Ltd. (English: SWAGGA INNOVATION Co., Ltd., location: Meguro-ku, Tokyo, representative: Ryo Nagaoka).
After three years of operating a gallery on the 14th floor of Shibuya Scramble Square in the heart of Shibuya, +ART GALLERY will be expanding to the 3rd floor of Tokyu Plaza Shibuya in Shibuya Fukuras, a new commercial facility in Shibuya. +ART GALLERY will continue to hold special exhibitions with the aim of increasing the number of people who enjoy art collections and supporting the careers of artists.
About "CROSS THE BORDERLINE - ONIMARU meets ART -"
+ART, which plans and manages exhibitions with the theme of making contemporary art more fun, has collaborated with the metaverse "SWAGGA" to create a project in which SWAGGA's character "ONIMARU" will jump out of the metaverse space into the real world, and cutting-edge artists and creators will create and exhibit original ONIMARU art figures.
SWAY (rapper, actor, creator), who is affiliated with LDH JAPAN, MC of "DOBERMAN INFINITY," and member of the theater troupe EXILE, will serve as the official ambassador for this project.
Profile: SWAY
He is a central member and MC of the group "DOBERMAN INFINITY," which is made up of five men: four MCs and one vocalist.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sway_ldh/
As a solo artist, he has not only demonstrated his talent as a rapper, participating in feature works with many big artists, but he has also worked as an actor, appearing in numerous stage productions as a member of the EXILE theater troupe, films such as "Crows EXPLODE," "Hot Road," and "HiGH & LOW THE MOVIE," as well as the Nippon Television dramas "Wild Heroes" and "HiGH & LOW ~THE STORY OF SWORD~."
As a designer, he has a unique sense of style and designs official merchandise and CD jackets for his group.
He has been highly acclaimed for his designs of apparel brands, magazines, and logos for major corporations, and is active in a wide range of fields thanks to his unique sense as an artist and his overflowing ideas.
He is a representative of the new generation of bilingual rappers, and his gorgeous voice, flow skills, and stylishness are overwhelming in Japan. His style as a rapper and actor, and his iconic presence in the fashion industry, are attracting attention from all over Japan to his next move, and he is full of the potential to become a world-class artist.
ONIMARU ART by SWAY x ONIMARU will also be on sale.
This event will feature content that allows you to experience the metaverse "SWAGGA" first-hand, as well as limited original goods for sale.
"ONIMARU meets ART" is an opportunity to see the one and only ONIMARU in collaboration with art on display in Shibuya, Tokyo, so be sure to come along!
ONIMARU PROJECT CREATOR (partial)
About SWAGGA/ONIMARU
Metaverse Space "SWAGGA"
Various metaverse projects have already emerged, creating metaverse spaces with their own unique worldviews. Among them, SWAGGA is a metaverse project based on a science fiction theme, where you can enjoy a detailed world with your own avatar.
SWAGGA's worldview/story (click to view)
WHAT IS “ONIMARU”?
It is not an avatar (alter ego) that the player controls in the metaverse space, but a mascot character that exists in the metaverse space.
[ONIMARU]
“Blocera was born in 2081. He is a digital lifeform with a mean and violent appearance, but a strong sense of justice. He has a talent for fighting those infected with the Hard Fork Virus, and earns income from fighting. ”
Players will need ONIMARU NFTs to play SWAGGA games. The first dance battle will be a casual battle based on a variety of factors, including apparel, dance skills, and audience size.
ONIMARU NFTs are set to rarity levels called N, R, SR, SSR, and UR. UR is the rarest, and the higher the rarity, the stronger the ONIMARU. The stronger the ONIMARU, the more effectively you can earn NFTs when staking NFTs.
✅Everyone can play SWAGGA!
Click here to enter the world of SWAGGA!
*You will need to connect to a digital wallet called MetaMask (you can create a new one for free).
Reference site: What is MetaMask? A thorough explanation of how to create it on a computer and smartphone!
ONIMARU ART COLLECTION
ALL ONIMARU×ARTWORKS+ART GALLERY opens in the Metaverse
We are currently developing an +ART GALLERY within the metaverse "SWAGGA," which is currently attracting a lot of attention.
Within SWAGGA, you can create your own room and purchase not only ONIMARU but also fashion items such as clothes and shoes as NFTs, and have them delivered to your hands.
NFTs are a great fit for proving that "art" is genuine, and it will be possible to purchase artworks on SWAGGA using virtual currency and display them in your own room. In addition, the purchased artworks are designed to be delivered to the buyer , and when this becomes a reality, it will be possible to have an art experience with expanded value without compromising the current value of the art experience .
This project will be promoted with the aim of improving the value of ONIMARU and SWAGGA themselves (contributing to SwagToEarn ) and expanding the distribution of art, thereby improving the metaverse/art mutual market.
How to sell your work
Works for sale will be announced and displayed at the +ART Online Shop or in-store (+ART GALLERY) from 11:00 on April 7th, and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis .
We also plan to sell merchandise at the venue.
Experience content
We have prepared special content that allows you to experience SWAGGA. Details will be announced on our official SNS and Discord .
Works Inquiry
If you would like a list of works, please contact us at the address below or Instagram.
Email: staff@pls-art.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plsart.inc/
Event Outline
・Venue name: +ART GALLERY (Shibuya Fukuras Tokyu Plaza 3F)
・Exhibition name: “CROSS THE BORDERLINE – ONIMARU meets ART -”
・Date and time: Sunday, April 7, 2024 ~ Due to popular demand, the event has been extended until Sunday, April 28! Business hours: 11:00 - 20:00
*Business hours may change due to the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak. Please check the official website for regular updates.
・ Venue: Shibuya Tokyu Plaza 3F (150-0043, Shibuya-ku, Dogenzaka 1-2-3, Shibuya Fukuras, Tokyu Plaza Shibuya 3F)
Access: Directly connected to the Shibuya Fukuras Pedestrian Deck via the West Exit of Shibuya Station on the JR Lines
About 3 minutes walk from Shibuya Station on the Tokyu Toyoko Line, Denentoshi Line, Keio Inokashira Line, Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line, Ginza Line, and Fukutoshin Line
・Admission fee: Free
・URL:https://pls-art-shop.com/
・Organizer: SWAGGA INNOVATION Co., Ltd. ・Co-organizer and venue operator: Plus Art Co., Ltd.
Reference website for deeper understanding: What are SWAGGA & ONIMARU?
■ How to enjoy +ART GALLERY
(1) Exhibiting artists change every 1-2 weeks, so you can encounter a variety of artists and their works!
(2) For people who are buying art for the first time or who have just started buying art, our staff will provide collection advice, etc. We will support the creation of a market where anyone can easily enjoy art.
*We will provide you with advice on purchasing a piece for your home, taking into account the artist's career and the quality of their work.
(3) The artists will be present in the gallery and you will be able to talk to them, giving you the opportunity to hear directly about the thoughts and feelings that went into the work.
*Please check the SNS of each artist or our company for the dates of their presence.
