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Masuo Ikeda 2024 Color/Line/Form
Shinobazu Gallery
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Masuo Ikeda
The exhibition title "Color/Line/Form" reflects the distinctive features of Masuo Ikeda's works. It highlights the "Color" appreciated at the first Tokyo International Print Biennale, the pure and bold "Line" of drypoint, and the "Form" created through the repetition of compositions, patterns, and daring interpretations of the human body. Combining these three elements, Ikeda has continuously produced fresh artworks.
This exhibition focuses on "color," showcasing colorful semi-abstract works from the 1980s-90s as the main attraction, intertwined with erotic color works from the 70s-80s.
Ikeda's works initially left a strong impression with the "line" created through copperplate prints, dating back to the early days, including his participation in the Venice Biennale. However, post-Venice Biennale, with lithograph production at the Tamarind Workshop and the use of mezzotint in the 1970s, his effective use of vivid colors began to prominently appear. In fact, for contemporary individuals surrounded by the vivid colors of everyday printing and displays, the works from the late 80s to the 90s, where Ikeda started incorporating CG techniques into his underdrawings, may feel more familiar and accessible. As there haven't been many opportunities to showcase works from his later years, this exhibition provides a rare chance to refresh the image of Masuo Ikeda.
Furthermore, from the end of 2023 to March 2024, in addition to this exhibition, there will be opportunities to view Ikeda's works from the 1950s-60s at the Kanazawa National Crafts Museum and the Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art.
This exhibition focuses on "color," showcasing colorful semi-abstract works from the 1980s-90s as the main attraction, intertwined with erotic color works from the 70s-80s.
Ikeda's works initially left a strong impression with the "line" created through copperplate prints, dating back to the early days, including his participation in the Venice Biennale. However, post-Venice Biennale, with lithograph production at the Tamarind Workshop and the use of mezzotint in the 1970s, his effective use of vivid colors began to prominently appear. In fact, for contemporary individuals surrounded by the vivid colors of everyday printing and displays, the works from the late 80s to the 90s, where Ikeda started incorporating CG techniques into his underdrawings, may feel more familiar and accessible. As there haven't been many opportunities to showcase works from his later years, this exhibition provides a rare chance to refresh the image of Masuo Ikeda.
Furthermore, from the end of 2023 to March 2024, in addition to this exhibition, there will be opportunities to view Ikeda's works from the 1950s-60s at the Kanazawa National Crafts Museum and the Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art.
Schedule | Feb 9 (Fri) 2024-Feb 24 (Sat) 2024 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Free | ||||
| Website | https://shinobazu.com/exhibition-240209/ | ||||
| Venue | Shinobazu Gallery http://www.shinobazu.com/ | ||||
| Location | 4F Daini Chuo Bldg., 3-8-6 Nihombashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0027 | ||||
| Access | 1 minute walk from exit B1 at Nihombashi Station on the Ginza and Tozai lines or Toei Asakusa line. 6 minute walk from exit B6 at Mitsukoshimae Station on the Hanzomon line. | ||||
| Phone | 03-3271-3810 | ||||
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