Zenshi: Kyoichi Tsuzuki "HELL"

Kyoichi Tsuzuki ”HELL”
April 22 – May 28
12:00 – 19:00
Wednesday – Saturday and appointment
reception: 4.22 (Fri) 18:00-

Clear Your Calendars: G-TOKYO X NEW TOKYO CONTEMPORARIES

During the G-TOKYO extravaganza at the Mori Museum the younger galleries that form the NEW TOKYO CONTEMPORARIES consortium will be holding their own day-long event. Scheduled for February 19th, the event is comprised of a day long exhibition of the artists represented by the seven galleries (Ken Sasaki (AOYAMA l MEGURO), Tatzu Nishi (ARATANIURANO), Masayoshi Hanawa (ZENSHI), Dale Berning (Take Ninagawa), Kaoru Arima (MISAKO & ROSEN), Chim ↑ Pom (Mujin-to Production), Yuki Mashimo (Yuka Sasahara Gallery)), talk sessions and a party. The talks (only in Japanese) are: "Art and Society" and "Collection of Collection." 

The party will feature Soju Tao (Okame pro), Megane x HIKO (alternative pole dancer) and okamotonoriaki (VJ + Live performance). 

Event venue: Roppongi Hills Cafe 11:00 - 22:00. Entrance free (with purchase of one drink)

For more information please consult NTC website here.

Lucky Fortune: ZENSHI and Yuka Sashahara Share Gallery Space

Akiko Yanagimoto, Self-portrait Buddha, 2008, ceramics, 18 x 16 x 10.5 cm

This inaugural joint exhibition of several artists represented by ZENSHI and Yuka Sashahara opened last night at the old ZENSHI location. Its title—"Lucky Fortune"—references the auspicious events of the New Year, and the works in the show offer a range of light-hearted and playful ways to celebrate it.

New Tokyo Contemporaries 3

Starting January 26th (and though February 21) a group of young but important galleries known as the New Tokyo Contemporaries will hold a series of events and exhibitions related to the theme of contemporary culture and business. Among the participating galleries are: AOYAMA/MEGURO, ARATANIURANO, Take Ninagawa, ZENSHI, MISAKO & ROSEN and Yuka Sashahara Gallery. Lotte Lyon's exhibition at AOYAMA/MEGURO (see posting from January 11) is one of many exhibitions taking place as part of the NTC 3. Check NTC website for the complete list of events.