teamLab Planets TOKYO DMM, located in Toyosu, Tokyo, has achieved a significant milestone by recording a total of 2,504,264 visitors from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. This remarkable achievement has earned the interactive art museum a Guinness World Record for being the most visited museum by a single art group in the world.
Takashi KUDO, teamLab Communications Director
The Communications Director of teamLab, Takashi Kudo, expressed profound gratitude for this recognition. "We very much appreciate this award. It’s an incredible milestone that none of us could have anticipated when we first opened. The overwhelming response from our visitors has been humbling," Kudo stated.
In addition to this accolade, teamLab Planets is set to expand significantly. Early 2025 will see the introduction of a major new area comprising three distinct sections: "Athletics Forest," "Future Park," and "Catching and Collecting Forest." This expansion aims to enhance the interactive and immersive experience that teamLab is renowned for, incorporating more than ten new creations.
The "Athletics Forest" will focus on the physical engagement of visitors, promoting a sense of adventure and exploration. "We try to make people feel at work with their physical bodies," Kudo explained. "This area will offer an experience that combines physical activity with creative exploration, making it enjoyable for families and individuals of all ages."
"Future Park," another part of the new expansion, is an educational project centered around collaborative creation (co-creation). It will encourage collaborative creation, where visitors can interact and create together, fostering a sense of community and shared creativity.
The "Catching and Collecting Forest" will showcase over ten new teamLab creations, expanding the breadth of the teamLab Planets experience. Kudo highlighted that these additions will provide a fresh, dynamic experience, emphasizing the importance of physical interaction and curiosity.
teamLab, Rapidly Rotating Bouncing Spheres in the Caterpillar House, Courtesy teamLab Borderless, Jeddah (c) teamLab, teamLabPlanetsTOKYO,Tokyo©teamLab
teamLab, Catching and Collecting Forest, Courtesy teamLab Forest, Fukuoka (c) teamLab, teamLabPlanetsTOKYO,Tokyo©teamLab
Kudo emphasized the critical role of technology in teamLab's projects. "Technology is a core part of our output and artworks, but it remains a tool and material for us. Our true aim is to explain the relationship between human beings and the world, and how we recognize it with our physical bodies," he said. "Living in urban environments, we often forget this relationship. Our projects aim to reawaken this understanding, making people more aware of their physical presence in the world."
Reflecting on his diverse background, Kudo acknowledged how his upbringing has influenced his work with teamLab. Born in Tokyo and raised in Abu Dhabi, Kudo's experiences across different cultures and environments have shaped his philosophy and creative vision. "My experiences in different environments, from the forests in Japan to the deserts in Abu Dhabi and the lakes and islands in Stockholm, have all influenced me, consciously or unconsciously," he noted. "These diverse landscapes have enriched my perspective and are reflected in our creative outputs."
As teamLab Planets prepares to unveil its new areas in early 2025, visitors can look forward to an expanded, immersive experience that continues to blend art, technology, and physical engagement. This expansion promises to enchant and educate audiences from around the world, further solidifying teamLab's position as a leader in the world of interactive and immersive art.
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