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Harold Ancart "Bird Time"
Ryosokuin Zen Temple
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Harold Ancart
Contemporary Art Foundation is pleased to announce "Bird Time," an exhibition by Harold Ancart at Ryosokuin Temple in Kyoto, Japan. Ryosokuin Temple is a Zen temple established in 1358 by Zen Master Ryuzan Tokken.
The exhibition will present a series of paintings specially sized to the temple's architecture. Each painting features a circular window that opens into an alternate reality. The title of the exhibition, Bird Time, refers to the early hour of the morning when, coincidentally, birds start singing. It is also when, upon awakening, we first open our eyes.
Harold Ancart's paintings, sculptures, and installations explore our experience of natural landscapes and built environments. Alluding to a range of art historical sources and often characterized by abstract passages of color, they are sometimes arranged into multipart tableaux.
This exhibition marks the first solo exhibition in the country by the artist. Harold Ancart has a special connection with Japan, having visited the country multiple times and making many friends. His 2019 publication, Tokyo Private (Un Roman Photo) (Zolo Press), consists of his thoughts and ideas while experiencing "Gran Class" travels throughout the country.
The artist's work joined the collection of Yusaku Maezawa, the founder and chairman of the Contemporary Art Foundation, in 2017. The foundation has been following Ancart's practice ever since.
The exhibition will present a series of paintings specially sized to the temple's architecture. Each painting features a circular window that opens into an alternate reality. The title of the exhibition, Bird Time, refers to the early hour of the morning when, coincidentally, birds start singing. It is also when, upon awakening, we first open our eyes.
Harold Ancart's paintings, sculptures, and installations explore our experience of natural landscapes and built environments. Alluding to a range of art historical sources and often characterized by abstract passages of color, they are sometimes arranged into multipart tableaux.
This exhibition marks the first solo exhibition in the country by the artist. Harold Ancart has a special connection with Japan, having visited the country multiple times and making many friends. His 2019 publication, Tokyo Private (Un Roman Photo) (Zolo Press), consists of his thoughts and ideas while experiencing "Gran Class" travels throughout the country.
The artist's work joined the collection of Yusaku Maezawa, the founder and chairman of the Contemporary Art Foundation, in 2017. The foundation has been following Ancart's practice ever since.
Schedule | Oct 29 (Sun) 2023-Nov 11 (Sat) 2023 Reservation RequiredOpening Hours Information
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| Fee | Free *Separate admission fee is required (Adults ¥1000, High and Junior High School Students ¥500, Elementary School Students free) *Online reservation required. | ||||
| Website | https://haroldancartbirdtime.peatix.com/ | ||||
| Venue | Ryosokuin Zen Temple https://ryosokuin.com/ | ||||
| Location | 591 Komatsu-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 605-0811 | ||||
| Access | 7 minute walk from exit 1 at Gion-shijo Station on the Keihan line, 10 minute walk from exit 1B at Kyoto-kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu line. | ||||
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