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UFO907 "A Daydream In Mcgolrick Park"
Sushi Saito Hanare Nanzuka
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NANZUKA is pleased to announce UFO907’s solo exhibition “A DAYDREAM IN MCGOLRICK PARK” at 3110NZ by LDH kitchen. This exhibition marks the artist's first solo show at NANZUKA.
UFO907 was born on the outskirts of New York City and, after graduating from the Parsons School of Design in the 1990s, became known not only for his woodworking and furniture craftsmanship but also as a graffiti artist based in New York for over 20 years. Since the early 2010s, UFO907 has gradually expanded his practice beyond the confines of graffiti, participating in numerous solo and group exhibitions primarily in the United States and Japan. These include notable venues such as Pantheon: A History of Art from the Streets of NYC (NY, USA), Ross & Kramer Gallery (East Hampton, USA), Allouche Gallery (NY, USA), Voilld Gallery (Tokyo, Japan), Avenue des Arts (LA, USA), Hidari Zingaro Gallery (Tokyo, Japan), and Knockdown Center (NY, USA). Today, UFO907 has firmly established himself as a bridge between graffiti writing and classical fine art.
UFO907 continues to adorn the walls and buildings scattered throughout New York City with expressive lines and elaborate murals. Utilizing essential graffiti tools such as spray cans, oil sticks, and acrylic squeeze bottles, he also introduces fine acrylic scribbles that create texture and contrast. Regarding his acrylic graffiti, he has stated that he aims for a rhythm that "mirrors life’s own," grounding each piece.
While UFO907's work is widely recognized for the striking octopus-shaped UFOs, it goes far beyond mere visual impact. He uniquely interprets the spirit of the working class and local culture, cleverly addressing the serious issues of contemporary American society, such as economic inequality, police violence, and the amplification of populism—topics that have been contentious in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Combined with his technical approach, UFO907 merges the underground chaos of graffiti culture with a refined control, blending the gritty street atmosphere with an air of caution—fusing contrasting values into a cohesive whole.
For this exhibition, UFO907 presents five new works featuring octopus- shaped canvases, inspired by McGolrick Park in Brooklyn.
UFO907 was born on the outskirts of New York City and, after graduating from the Parsons School of Design in the 1990s, became known not only for his woodworking and furniture craftsmanship but also as a graffiti artist based in New York for over 20 years. Since the early 2010s, UFO907 has gradually expanded his practice beyond the confines of graffiti, participating in numerous solo and group exhibitions primarily in the United States and Japan. These include notable venues such as Pantheon: A History of Art from the Streets of NYC (NY, USA), Ross & Kramer Gallery (East Hampton, USA), Allouche Gallery (NY, USA), Voilld Gallery (Tokyo, Japan), Avenue des Arts (LA, USA), Hidari Zingaro Gallery (Tokyo, Japan), and Knockdown Center (NY, USA). Today, UFO907 has firmly established himself as a bridge between graffiti writing and classical fine art.
UFO907 continues to adorn the walls and buildings scattered throughout New York City with expressive lines and elaborate murals. Utilizing essential graffiti tools such as spray cans, oil sticks, and acrylic squeeze bottles, he also introduces fine acrylic scribbles that create texture and contrast. Regarding his acrylic graffiti, he has stated that he aims for a rhythm that "mirrors life’s own," grounding each piece.
While UFO907's work is widely recognized for the striking octopus-shaped UFOs, it goes far beyond mere visual impact. He uniquely interprets the spirit of the working class and local culture, cleverly addressing the serious issues of contemporary American society, such as economic inequality, police violence, and the amplification of populism—topics that have been contentious in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Combined with his technical approach, UFO907 merges the underground chaos of graffiti culture with a refined control, blending the gritty street atmosphere with an air of caution—fusing contrasting values into a cohesive whole.
For this exhibition, UFO907 presents five new works featuring octopus- shaped canvases, inspired by McGolrick Park in Brooklyn.
Schedule | Dec 4 (Wed) 2024-Mar 7 (Fri) 2025 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Free | ||||
| Website | https://nanzuka.com/en/exhibitions/ufo907-a-daydream-in-mcgolrick-park/press-release | ||||
| Venue | Sushi Saito Hanare Nanzuka https://nanzuka.com/en | ||||
| Location | Castalia Nakameguro, 1-18-7 Aobadai, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0042 | ||||
| Access | 6 minute walk from the West exit of Nakameguro Station on the Tokyu Toyoko or Hibiya line. | ||||
| Phone | 03-5422-3351 | ||||
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