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Masaya Nakayama “The World on the Paper”
Shibuya Hikarie 8/ Atelier
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Masaya Nakayama
This is the first solo exhibition in Tokyo for Masaya Nakayama, a Brooklyn-based contemporary artist. The exhibition consists of works made in New York City from 2020 to 2021 – a time when life changed dramatically for everyone.
“A World On Paper” consists of a series of works bringing attention to the various fleeting moments and feelings that can easily escape our perception. Globally, people experienced the profound impact from COVID-19, Black Lives Matter, and general social unrest. For the artist, this led to a grapple with what it means to fully embrace life (teinei-ni-ikiru), a theme prevalent throughout his work during the past several years.
Much of the current work was produced under lockdown during secluded studio sessions in New York. During these sessions, coming from the art studios next door could be heard the famous song, “Let It Be” by The Beatles. Unexpectedly, this one song perfectly captured the entire mood of the building during this period.
“A World On Paper” aims to uncover and grasp the subtle moments which can easily slip away from us in a world moving at a dizzying pace.
“A World On Paper” consists of a series of works bringing attention to the various fleeting moments and feelings that can easily escape our perception. Globally, people experienced the profound impact from COVID-19, Black Lives Matter, and general social unrest. For the artist, this led to a grapple with what it means to fully embrace life (teinei-ni-ikiru), a theme prevalent throughout his work during the past several years.
Much of the current work was produced under lockdown during secluded studio sessions in New York. During these sessions, coming from the art studios next door could be heard the famous song, “Let It Be” by The Beatles. Unexpectedly, this one song perfectly captured the entire mood of the building during this period.
“A World On Paper” aims to uncover and grasp the subtle moments which can easily slip away from us in a world moving at a dizzying pace.
Schedule | May 27 (Thu) 2021-Jun 9 (Wed) 2021 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Free | ||||
| Website | https://www.hikarie8.com/atelier/2021/04/a-world-on-paper-1.shtml | ||||
| Venue | Shibuya Hikarie 8/ Atelier https://www.hikarie8.com/atelier/ | ||||
| Location | 8F Shibuya Hikarie, 2-21-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8510 | ||||
| Access | Direct walk from exit B5 at Shibuya Station on the Fukutoshin and Hanzomon lines or Tokyu Den-en-toshi line, Direct walk from the 2nd floor passageway of Shibuya Station on the JR or Keio line. | ||||
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