Showa University and Tama Art University have been actively collaborating since concluding a comprehensive cooperation agreement * in October 2016.As part of this, the Department of Textile Design, Department of Production Design, Tama Art University has been exhibiting works in the outpatient waiting space of Showa University Koto Toyosu Hospital since June 10.It is a valuable opportunity to practically learn how to get close to the hearts of the people there by using various techniques such as dyeing and weaving that expresses rich colors and silk screen printing with the soft texture of textiles. ing.

　This time, in addition to the preliminary exhibition of works scheduled to be installed at the hospital (July 2021), medical arts and art will be held through study sessions and discussion meetings between medical professionals such as doctors, teachers, and students during the exhibition period. From both perspectives, we will hold an exhibition that considers the effects and significance of textile works on the medical field and medical treatment environment.

　Tama Art University TUB is a new base opened in Tokyo Midtown Design Hub in April 2021. With the concept of "Mixing, Umidasu, Hiraku", we will create value through open innovation, provide design and art programs for a wide range of people, and display and disseminate student works to bring the creativity and aesthetic sense of design and art to society. I am aiming for a place to connect.

　This time, at the same time as the above textile design exhibition, by introducing the project examples that Showa University and Tama Art University worked on together in the panel exhibition, while looking back on the past collaborative activities, the future art university and society Use this as an opportunity to think about connections.

* In October 2016, Tama Art University and Showa University signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement.Dr. Shusuke Uejo, the founder of Showa University, Mr. Yoshigoro Ishii, who was the director of Showa Medical University, and Mr. Hiroshi Saito, who was the managing director of Showa Medical University, once served as a director at Tama Art University and its predecessor, Tama Imperial Art School. I was serving.Both universities are working to open up the future by "connecting medicine and art" and aiming for enhancement and development in the fields of education, research, medical care, and art.

Reference: [Tama Art University TUB] What is the relationship between design and medical practice?