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parcel is pleased to present “Exhibit 6,” a solo exhibition by System of Culture, starting Saturday, March 16, 2024.
The works of System of Culture, while centered around still life photography, draw upon a vast accumulation of images and theories that have been continuously disseminated and referenced up to the present day, transforming perspectives on things by materializing the relationships between them.
Yuzu Murakami, who is active in photography research and art criticism, notes that “The 2010s, when System of Culture began its activities, was an era where all kinds of images and information circulated as equivalents on social media platforms such as Tumblr, Instagram, and YouTube.” He suggests that this had a significant impact on the System of Culture. Consequently, the artist is conscious of the input format and its effects, as they are continually exposed to deauthorized images through feeds optimized by algorithms. The artist is characterized by questioning how they can assert their presence amidst the torrent of images.
This approach to photography, distinct from the pre-SNS era, evokes the presence of Conceptual Art that emerged after the era of Modernism.
“Conceptual Art not only captures the world but also poses questions through photography. And it is us, the viewers, who give meaning to those questions. It’s about the awareness of the act of seeing on the part of the viewer. Post-conceptual art photography expression emerged from the tension between the photographer and the viewer.
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I believe the System of Culture occupies a space as an artist on the horizon born after this history. In an era where anyone can take photographs, we must be aware of the nature of photography, actively “playing” with references to history and other genres, absorbing the information that spreads throughout our daily lives without distinction, and using photography to express our own experiences and concepts. When we see the works of System of Culture, we are tempted to search for underlying narratives and themes.”
Excerpt from System of Culture’s “Book 2” – Sayoko Ōsawa (Curator, Yokohama Museum of Art)
As stated in the texts by Murakami and Ōsawa, System of Culture’s works question the existence of the medium of “photography” in this day and age. In this exhibition, alongside exhibiting previously unreleased works in Tokyo, we will also be offering for sale “Book 2,” a compilation of all series by System of Culture. We hope you take this opportunity to view the exhibition and explore their collection.
The works of System of Culture, while centered around still life photography, draw upon a vast accumulation of images and theories that have been continuously disseminated and referenced up to the present day, transforming perspectives on things by materializing the relationships between them.
Yuzu Murakami, who is active in photography research and art criticism, notes that “The 2010s, when System of Culture began its activities, was an era where all kinds of images and information circulated as equivalents on social media platforms such as Tumblr, Instagram, and YouTube.” He suggests that this had a significant impact on the System of Culture. Consequently, the artist is conscious of the input format and its effects, as they are continually exposed to deauthorized images through feeds optimized by algorithms. The artist is characterized by questioning how they can assert their presence amidst the torrent of images.
This approach to photography, distinct from the pre-SNS era, evokes the presence of Conceptual Art that emerged after the era of Modernism.
“Conceptual Art not only captures the world but also poses questions through photography. And it is us, the viewers, who give meaning to those questions. It’s about the awareness of the act of seeing on the part of the viewer. Post-conceptual art photography expression emerged from the tension between the photographer and the viewer.
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I believe the System of Culture occupies a space as an artist on the horizon born after this history. In an era where anyone can take photographs, we must be aware of the nature of photography, actively “playing” with references to history and other genres, absorbing the information that spreads throughout our daily lives without distinction, and using photography to express our own experiences and concepts. When we see the works of System of Culture, we are tempted to search for underlying narratives and themes.”
Excerpt from System of Culture’s “Book 2” – Sayoko Ōsawa (Curator, Yokohama Museum of Art)
As stated in the texts by Murakami and Ōsawa, System of Culture’s works question the existence of the medium of “photography” in this day and age. In this exhibition, alongside exhibiting previously unreleased works in Tokyo, we will also be offering for sale “Book 2,” a compilation of all series by System of Culture. We hope you take this opportunity to view the exhibition and explore their collection.
Schedule | Mar 16 (Sat) 2024-Apr 14 (Sun) 2024 Opening Hours Information
Opening Reception Mar 15 (Fri) 2024 18:00 - 21:00 | ||||
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| Fee | Free | ||||
| Website | https://parceltokyo.jp/exhibition/exhibit6/ | ||||
| Venue | parcel http://parceltokyo.jp/ | ||||
| Location | 2F Maruka Bldg., 2-2-14 Nihombashi, Bakurocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0002 | ||||
| Access | 3 minute walk from exit C4 at Bakurocho Station on the JR Sobu line, 4 minute walk from exit A2 at Asakusa-bashi Station on the Toei Asakusa line, 8 minute walk from the East exit of Asakusa-bashi Station on the JR Chuo Sobu line, 13 minute walk from the Showadori exit of JR Akihabara Station. | ||||
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