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Daiya Yamamoto
Galerie Taménaga is pleased to present a solo exhibition of new works by Daiya Yamamoto (b. 1986), an artist who skilfully merges traditional Western painting techniques with a distinctly Japanese aesthetic sensitivity to capture the essence of contemporary time. On view from Saturday, 24 May, through Sunday, 22 June 2025, this exhibition marks Yamamoto’s highly anticipated first solo show at Galerie Taménaga’s Tokyo location since his acclaimed 2023 presentation at the gallery’s Paris space, which captivated art enthusiasts in Europe.
Featuring approximately forty new works, the exhibition spotlights Yamamoto’s refined take on trompe-l’œil, a Western technique that creates the illusion of real-life presence. Unlike the genre’s characteristically crowded compositions, Yamamoto deliberately narrows his motifs and integrates Japan’s aesthetic principle of yohaku (negative space), resulting in a distinctly modern interpretation of trompe-l’œil. Within these pristine white expanses, he depicts everyday objects—flowers, plants, confections, masking tape, sticky notes—that catch his eye, imbuing each painting with both vitality and a sense of meditative calm.
Yamamoto’s meticulously crafted trompe-l’œil paintings offer a compelling reflection of contemporary Japan while imparting a sense of tranquillity unique to Japanese art. Through this remarkable body of work, the gallery invites visitors to experience his quiet yet passionate pursuit of the technique’s possibilities—transcending time and culture.
Featuring approximately forty new works, the exhibition spotlights Yamamoto’s refined take on trompe-l’œil, a Western technique that creates the illusion of real-life presence. Unlike the genre’s characteristically crowded compositions, Yamamoto deliberately narrows his motifs and integrates Japan’s aesthetic principle of yohaku (negative space), resulting in a distinctly modern interpretation of trompe-l’œil. Within these pristine white expanses, he depicts everyday objects—flowers, plants, confections, masking tape, sticky notes—that catch his eye, imbuing each painting with both vitality and a sense of meditative calm.
Yamamoto’s meticulously crafted trompe-l’œil paintings offer a compelling reflection of contemporary Japan while imparting a sense of tranquillity unique to Japanese art. Through this remarkable body of work, the gallery invites visitors to experience his quiet yet passionate pursuit of the technique’s possibilities—transcending time and culture.
Schedule | May 24 (Sat) 2025-Jun 22 (Sun) 2025 Opening Hours Information
Reception for artist May 24 (Sat) 2025 16:00 - 18:00 | ||
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| Fee | Free | ||
| Venue | Galerie Tamenaga http://www.tamenaga.com/  | ||
| Location | 6ｰ5ｰ39 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062 | ||
| Access | 10 minute walk from exit B1 at Omotesando Station on the Chiyoda, Hanzomon and Ginza lines. | ||
| Phone | 03-3537-5368 | ||
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