Japanese galleries opened branches at Gillman Barracks, Singapore
By azito on 2012-11-300Read moreNov. 30, 2012
Formerly a military barracks built and used by the colonial English, Gillman Barracks opened on September 14, 2012, after a $10-million refurbishment to convert the location into a cultural attraction. Gillman Barracks was jointly developed by several…New Arrival: Hiroshi Fuji, Collecting tons of toys showed the power of continuity
By azito on 2012-11-09Read moreNov. 09, 2012
we brought 4 new works by Hiroshi Fujii to Azito collectors. Looking at each birds carefully, you will notice that they are made of toys such as swords, propeller, caps and airplanes. These toys were given by…Hiroshi Fuji “Where have all these toys come from?” at 3331 Arts Chiyoda
By azito on 2012-10-30Read moreOct. 30, 2012
Enormous number of toys were brought to created this view. They don’t look like toys anymore but like color palette. It was his solo show focusing on his long time project “Kaekko (= exchanging)” and how these…“The Echo?Although I am still alive”, 17 young Japanese artists gathered in Berlin
By azito on 2012-10-23Read moreOct. 23, 2012
“The Echo – Although I am still alive” showed the work of 17 young Japanese artists from whom 10 are currently living in the capital of Germany and through them the variety of languages, styles and approaches…Interview with Tatzu Nishi, “Nakanoshima Hotel” at Osaka Canvas Project
By azito on 2012-10-19Read moreOct. 19, 2012
Now in its third year, Osaka Canvas Project is the most up-and-coming outdoor art festival in Japan. Using a wide range of outdoor sites and several indoor spaces across Osaka prefecture, it aims to enhance the attractiveness…Interview with Sugaya, galleriest of Gallery 360 degrees
By azito on 2012-10-09Read moreOct. 09, 2012
We had the chance to talk to Sugaya, the owner of Gallery 360 Degrees, one of Tokyo’s oldest contemporary art galleries, about their impressive artist lineup and life changing encounters with artists that they have seen…Interview with Sophie Cavaliero, author of “Nouvelle Garde” dedicated to new generation in Japanese art
By azito on 2012-09-27Read moreSep. 27, 2012
This is a book about the new generation in Japanese contemporary art after Takashi Murakami, including many artwork images all in color. I interviewed her over skype asking why she started to work on this book and…Interview with Yuko Yamamoto, galleriest of Yamamoto Gendai
By azito on 2012-09-04Read moreSep. 04, 2012
We have interviewed Yamamoto about the artists, Fukaya and Yanobe before. But this time, we asked her about how she started her gallery and what she cares for choosing artists to represent.Tatsuo Miyajima “House Lives with Time” at Han Family’s House in Gahoe-dong, Seoul
By azito on 2012-07-07Read moreJul. 07, 2012
This time artist Tatsuo Miyajima joined efforts with hanbok- Korean traditional dress designer Kim Young-seok to open joint exhibition in an old Korean house situated in Gahoe-dong- historic district in Seoul ,full of traditional architecture…“Beat Takeshi Kitano, Gosse de peintre” at Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery
By azito on 2012-07-03Read moreJul. 03, 2012
This event originally opened at Foundation Cartier pour l’art in Paris 2 years ago. It was a big hit and extended its period by 6 months.Kenji Yanobe “Until Sun Child Rises” at the Gallery of Ibaraki
By azito on 2012-06-18Read moreJun. 18, 2012
On 11th March 2012, 6.2 meter (20.4 feet) tall FTP statue was unveiled in the central island of the rotary in front of Hankyu Minami Ibaraki station (Ibaraki city, Osaka). The day marked exact one year…“Hiroshi Sugimoto: From naked to clothed” at Hara Museum of Contemporary Art
By azito on 2012-06-13Read moreJun. 13, 2012
What’s wonderful about this exhibit by one of Japan’s most popular contemporary artists at a smaller venue like the Hara Museum of Contemporary Art is its intimacy…Interview with the organizer of Art Kyoto, Keigo Ishibashi
By azito on 2012-06-12Read moreJun. 12, 2012
We interviewed Mr. Ishibashi who organized this fair and runs a commercial gallery by himself about why he started the fair and how he sees the art industry in Japan…“Turning Around” at WATARI-UM, The Watari Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo
By azito on 2012-05-21Read moreMay. 21, 2012
Japanese controversial artist collective, Chim↑Pom called out socially rebellious artists and is now holding an exhibition. The artists are all challenging social problems that seem too complicated or unsolvable…Interview with the executive director of Art Fair Tokyo, Takahiro Kaneshima
By azito on 2012-05-16Read moreMay. 16, 2012
Mr. Kanashima talked with us about the new movement in the Japanese art market and the new attempts they did for this art fair…“Shuffle II” at Art Fair Tokyo
By azito on 2012-04-24Read moreApr. 24, 2012
When you contemplate Japanese art, what do you see? The comical characters of Murakami and Nara? The dots of Kusama? Or the temples and sculptures in Kyoto? All of the above assumptions are true, but each is…“Humor, parodie & vidéos” at Maison de la Culture du Japon à Paris
By azito on 2012-04-17Read moreApr. 17, 2012
The Japan Cultural Institute in Paris celebrates the 15th year of activity in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower with a program entirely devoted to Japanese humor…“Double Vision” at Moscow museum of modern art
By azito on 2012-04-14Read moreApr. 14, 2012
The Moscow Museum of Modern Art intends to give an overview of contemporary Japanese Artwork with a capacious exhibition dedicated solely to Japanese Art from the last 40 years…A Walk-thru Manual for Art Fair Tokyo: Tour guide led by “Office working Collector” Daisuke Miyatsu
By azito on 2012-04-06Read moreApr. 06, 2012
Appreciating and experiencing works of art have become more and more accessible. Museums and galleries, that exhibit the works of artists from various nations in intervals…Photo report: Art Fair Tokyo
By azito on 2012-04-06Read moreApr. 06, 2012
Art Fair Tokyo which is the largest art fair in Japan, recorded over 53,000 visitors which was the highest number ever. 143 exhibitors were not only from Japan but from other Asian countries…