Ryoji Ikeda "Sleeping Beauty"
Taro Nasu
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Ryoji Ikeda
TARO NASU is pleased to present sleeping beauty, a solo exhibition by Ryoji Ikeda, on view from May to June. This marks his first exhibition at the gallery in four years, following his 2022 presentation.
Ikeda has continuously expanded the possibilities of art by traversing the realms of sound and vision. Originating from electronic music composition, his practice is characterized by the integration of performance and installation, creating immersive, experiential works. His artistic achievements have received increasing recognition both in Japan and internationally. In recent years, notable highlights include the overwhelming spatial composition of his special exhibition at the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, which was unfortunately interrupted by an earthquake; the sensation generated by his ceiling-oriented installation at 180 Studios in London; and the success of his acoustic concerts as a composer held in London and Paris. Ikeda’s practice continues to expand in both scope and depth.
This exhibition at TARO NASU will feature data.graph, his latest moving image work, which can be seen as an evolution of data.gram (2022). In addition, the presentation will center on sleeping beauty, a series of works on paper acclaimed for their philosophical and austere beauty, alongside several new works. Triggered by a single numerical sequence, this series leads viewers toward the vast scale of the universe, evoking a sense of awe and an awareness of the immense world that surrounds us—one that may have been unconsciously suppressed. Moving fluidly between the virtual space of moving images and the physical presence of works on paper, sleeping beauty embodies Ikeda’s latest line of inquiry. The exhibition will comprise approximately 18 works, including moving image pieces.
Ikeda has continuously expanded the possibilities of art by traversing the realms of sound and vision. Originating from electronic music composition, his practice is characterized by the integration of performance and installation, creating immersive, experiential works. His artistic achievements have received increasing recognition both in Japan and internationally. In recent years, notable highlights include the overwhelming spatial composition of his special exhibition at the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, which was unfortunately interrupted by an earthquake; the sensation generated by his ceiling-oriented installation at 180 Studios in London; and the success of his acoustic concerts as a composer held in London and Paris. Ikeda’s practice continues to expand in both scope and depth.
This exhibition at TARO NASU will feature data.graph, his latest moving image work, which can be seen as an evolution of data.gram (2022). In addition, the presentation will center on sleeping beauty, a series of works on paper acclaimed for their philosophical and austere beauty, alongside several new works. Triggered by a single numerical sequence, this series leads viewers toward the vast scale of the universe, evoking a sense of awe and an awareness of the immense world that surrounds us—one that may have been unconsciously suppressed. Moving fluidly between the virtual space of moving images and the physical presence of works on paper, sleeping beauty embodies Ikeda’s latest line of inquiry. The exhibition will comprise approximately 18 works, including moving image pieces.
Schedule | May 9 (Sat) 2026-Jun 6 (Sat) 2026 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Free | ||||
| Venue | Taro Nasu http://www.taronasugallery.com/en/  | ||||
| Location | 4F Piramide Bldg., 6-6-9 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032 | ||||
| Access | 2 minute walk from exit 1b at Roppongi Station on the Hbiya or Toei Oedo line, 12 minute walk from exit 3 at Nogizaka Station on the Chiyoda line, 13 minute walk from exit 7 at Azabu-juban Station on the Namboku or Toei Oedo line. | ||||
| Phone | 03-5786-6900 | ||||
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