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Tag Archives: Japan
Streets: Titi Freak (Japan)
The Brazil-based Titi Freak (Hamilton Yokota) recently made a trip to the Ishinomaki, Miyagi in Japan for a project involving the painting of some temporary dwellings with people in the community. Made possible by The Japan Foundation and the Embassy of Brazil in Japan, the … Continue reading
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Tagged Features, Japan, Seen on Streets, Titi Freak
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Showing: Masakatsu Sashie – “Moon” @ Zipangu (Osaka)
Last showing a striking, large scale painting at Art HK back in May, Japanese contemporary artist Masakatsu Sashie is this time participating in a group exhibition in his home country. Moon, which opened on the 28th, saw a slight departure … Continue reading
Posted in Contemporary Art, Showing, Shows & Events
Tagged Contemporary Art, Japan, Masakatsu Sashie, Shows & Events
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Openings: Rockin’ Jelly Bean & Sketch – “The Monsters Showcase” @ Sunday Issue
On a rainy Tuesday night in the Shibuya district in Tokyo, Japan, Sunday Issue (gallery/lounge) hosted the opening of Rockin’ Jelly Bean and Sketch’s joint exhibition, The Monsters Showcase. Rockin’ Jelly Bean (who is also known for his illustrations/paintings of … Continue reading
Preview/Interviews: Audrey Kawasaki – “Watching Shadows” or “Kageboushi” @ Space Yui (Japan)
One of our favorite artists, Audrey Kawasaki’s first solo show in Japan is opening this weekend at Space Yui Gallery in Tokyo. The show entitled “Watching Shadows” or “Kageboushi” will feature about 9 paintings, various sold-out editions, as well as … Continue reading
Preview: AIKO – “Love Monster” @ Joshua Liner
This Saturday, Joshua Liner will host the opening of “Love Monster,” Japanese-born Brooklyn-based artist Aiko’s first solo show with the gallery and her largest exhibition to date. Since parting ways with street art collective Faile in 2006, Aiko has been … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Contemporary Art, Previews, Shows & Events, Street & Urban Art
Tagged Aiko, Brooklyn, Faile, Japan, Josh Liner Gallery, Shows & Events, Street & Urban Art
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Takashi Murakami’s Geisai 12 Art Fair
AM was excited to have been in attendance for the 12th installment of Takashi Murakami’s self-represented artist art fair, Geisai, held in Tokyo, Sunday March 8. It was quite an experience, with hundreds of young and emerging artists presenting their … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Contemporary Art, Low Brow & Pop Surrealism, Shows & Events
Tagged Art Fairs, Japan, Kaikai Kiki, Takashi Murakami, Tokyo
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Openings: Yoshitomo Nara @ Blum & Poe
Last night marked the opening of Yoshitomo Nara’s solo show at Blum & Poe (previewed and teased). The show features a large scale sculptural installation, and a new series of paintings and drawings focusing on Nara’s signature pastel-hued girls. At … Continue reading
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Tagged Blum and Poe, Contemporary Art, Japan, Shows & Events, Yoshitomo Nara
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Ayako Rokkaku @ Scope Miami
Over at Basel Week Miami, there were hundreds if not thousands of artists that were represented at the various art fairs. Ayako Rokkaku was one that caught AM’s eye and we did a little more digging for you. Similar to … Continue reading
Preview: Aya Uekawa @ Kravets/Wehby
New York-based Japanese artist Aya Uekawa opens her latest show tonight at Chelsea’s Kravets Wehby, entitled It’s a Really Small World. What Uekawa can do with pattern and composition is truly amazing, making it no wonder that so many collectors … Continue reading
