Tag Archives: Aya Takano

Openings: Christie’s x Murakami – “Tohoku-Pacific Earthquake Benefit” Auction @ Gagosian

Posted on November 1, 2011 by juggernut3

We recently broke news of a special benefit auction, New Day, created by  Takashi Murakami’s Kaikai Kiki Co. & Christie’s to help the victims of the tragic Tohoku-Pacific Earthquake. Last week, AM stopped by to catch the special viewing of the fresh … Continue reading →

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Previews: Christie’s x Murakami “Tohoku-Pacific Earthquake Benefit” Auction

Posted on October 25, 2011 by lowpro

On Friday, November 9th, Christie’s will partner with Takashi Murakami and Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. to provide support for the victims of the March 11, 2011 Tohoku-Pacific earthquake in Japan by dedicating a special section of a forthcoming New York … Continue reading →

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Art HK ’11: Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin

Posted on May 28, 2011 by sleepboy

As you knew from our teaser article, we were looking forward to the Emmanuel Perrotin booth at Art Hong Kong because of what KAWS had to offer.  But, turns out the gallery was showing many other artists from their roster … Continue reading →

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Art HK ’10: Aya Takano

Posted on June 2, 2010 by sleepboy

Another artist that we were looking forward to seeing at Art HK 10 was Murakami protege, Aya Takano. The Japanese artist, whose show we also covered in NY, was exhibiting at the Emmanuel Perrotin booth and has been one of … Continue reading →

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Openings: Aya Takano – “Reintegrating Worlds” @ Skarstedt Gallery

Posted on November 11, 2009 by AM Editor

Last Saturday night, Upper East Side’s Skarstedt Gallery hosted the opening of one of the most exciting shows so far this art season – Japanese pop-art star Aya Takano’s “Reintegrating Worlds.” The exhibition, which is Takano’s second solo with the … Continue reading →

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Teaser: Aya Takano – “Reintegrating Worlds” @ Skarstedt Gallery

Posted on November 4, 2009 by sleepboy

Another pretty big show is going down this week in New York at the Skarstedt Gallery. Japanese sensation Aya Takano will be opening her first solo show in NY on November 5th entitled “Reintegrating Worlds,” and you best believe AM … Continue reading →

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Frieze Art Fair

Posted on October 20, 2009 by sleepboy

Frieze Art Fair takes place every October in Regent’s Park, London and this year, over 60,000 people step through the doors to take in all the art on display. There were signs of renewed confidence in the market as there … Continue reading →

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Video: Aya Takano Documentary

Posted on August 31, 2009 by sleepboy

We recently saw this short documentary on one of our favorite Japanese artists, Aya Takano.  She discusses her early influences including her childhood readings, the encouragement of Takashi Murakami, Yayoi Kusama, and the um… orgasm of science fiction.  She also … Continue reading →

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Preview: Saturday @ Phillips NYC

Posted on April 22, 2009 by AM Editor

Last night, Phillips De Pury in New York City held a special preview of the lots from their Saturday sale coming up this weekend. AM loves Saturday @ Phillips because of its increased accessibility compared with other higher-end contemporary auctions, … Continue reading →

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Preview: Ai Yamaguchi @ Roberts & Tilton

Posted on October 10, 2008 by AM Editor

Along with Aya Takano and Chiho Aoshima, Ai Yamaguchi was one of the young, up-and-coming female Japanese artists involved in Takashi Murakami’s Tokyo Girls Bravo exhibition in 1999. Unlike the other two, however, Yamaguchi severed her connection with Kaikai Kiki … Continue reading →

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