Ever since opening in 2017, Ginza Six has developed a reputation for its impressive – and impressively large – art exhibitions that take centre stage in the shopping centre’s massive atrium. The latest of these mega-artworks is a striking installation by contemporary British artist Julian Opie. Titled ‘Marathon. Women.’, the LED work fills the lofty space with colourful runners inspired by British female sprinters. You'll be able to differentiate the seven runners as they are each moving at different speeds across a floating rectangular screen, locked in an endless race.
The piece is Opie’s first airborne, large-scale LED film installation, designed to blend seamlessly into Ginza Six’s environment and offer a different perspective from each floor.
The best way to experience the installation is by viewing it from multiple angles – above, below, across, or even while moving between floors on the escalators.
Opie’s new piece replaces ‘Big Cat Bang’, the space cat installation by Kenji Yanobe which had been on display since April 2024. ‘Marathon. Women.’ was unveiled on September 11 and will be on display until autumn 2026.
The installation is part of Ginza Six’s ongoing cultural programme, themed ‘From Ginza to the World’, which features collaborations with renowned artists and creators showcased throughout the shopping facility.
For more information, check out the Ginza Six website.
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