Tokyo
urban landscape
Comics
reveal urban landscapes as they are and as they are perceived. Comics
reveal the reality of cities, of perceptions of everyday urban
existence. Comics constitute perceived realities. They allow us to
grasp, to
understand urban life. To taste urban flavor and imagine urban
sounds and vibrations.
In
his project 'Urban Landscape', Rob van der Bijl explores the analytical
power of comics. This is not
a well-planned, top-down approach, nor a scientific exercise. But
it is a bottom-up, opportunistic use of comics as a heuristic tool,
allowing
creative exploration of urban landscapes.
Tokyo
is the first research theme of the project. This city is a true urban
laboratory.
Tokyo is a melting pot of urban landscapes, and the world capital
of comics and 'manga'.
Source:
RVDB Urban Planning (Amsterdam, Netherlands, May 2005).
Type:
1. Realistic architecture - 2. Obscure cities.
Copyright:
Rob van der Bijl
/ Favas.net (Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2005-2020).
The project
is now well advanced, including exhibitions in Rotterdam and Amsterdam.
Download the brochure here … (Tokyo ‘Scape
2020).
See also
the project website rvdb.favas.net/tokyoscape
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