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We begin to tell
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Fuyuki Kanai, Aki Kurihara, Masaki Tamura, Shizuka Mariya
Starting June 19 (Thu), we will host the group exhibition “We begin to tell,” featuring works by four artists centered around the theme of “personal narratives”: Fuyuki Kanai, Aki Kurihara, Masaki Tamura, and Shizuka Mariya. Each person carries their own unique time and history. These individual histories—whether sources of pride, dignity, or pain—can serve as anchors for one’s identity. In our contemporary world, where shared values and common narratives are increasingly difficult to establish, it has become harder to connect through grand, collective stories.
However, by overlapping the personal experiences and memories that surround us with those of others, we may be able to foster more intimate dialogues. For this exhibition, we invited four artists working in different domains to explore the theme of “personal history” and “personal storytelling.” Whether fictional or nonfictional, the process of visualizing and shaping what the artist has seen or experienced becomes a part of their personal narrative. The exhibition’s title, “We begin to tell”, focuses on that initial moment of expression. When someone begins to “tell,” memories and emotions start to take form—leaving behind traces of presence, of feeling, of having been there. Even fragmented narratives can serve as a means to reconnect with others and the world. Rather than seeking definitive interpretations, we hope this exhibition will offer a space and time to reflect, explore, and converse freely through the act of viewing. Stories born from personal experience often embody delicate urgency or bold imagination. We believe they hold the power to bring fresh perspectives and insights. We warmly invite you to experience them.
However, by overlapping the personal experiences and memories that surround us with those of others, we may be able to foster more intimate dialogues. For this exhibition, we invited four artists working in different domains to explore the theme of “personal history” and “personal storytelling.” Whether fictional or nonfictional, the process of visualizing and shaping what the artist has seen or experienced becomes a part of their personal narrative. The exhibition’s title, “We begin to tell”, focuses on that initial moment of expression. When someone begins to “tell,” memories and emotions start to take form—leaving behind traces of presence, of feeling, of having been there. Even fragmented narratives can serve as a means to reconnect with others and the world. Rather than seeking definitive interpretations, we hope this exhibition will offer a space and time to reflect, explore, and converse freely through the act of viewing. Stories born from personal experience often embody delicate urgency or bold imagination. We believe they hold the power to bring fresh perspectives and insights. We warmly invite you to experience them.
Schedule | Jun 19 (Thu) 2025-Jul 6 (Sun) 2025 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Free | ||||
| Website | https://www.kohtoh-gallery.com/exhibition/webegintotell | ||||
| Venue | Kohtoh https://www.kohtoh-gallery.com | ||||
| Location | 3F Kanda Bldg., 4-5 Kanda Nishifuku-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0037 | ||||
| Access | 5 minute walk from the South exit of Kanda Station on the JR Chuo, Keihin Tohoku and Yamanote lines. 5 minute walk from exit A1 at Iwamotocho Station on the Toei Shinjuku line. 7 minute walk from exit 8 at Shin-nihombashi Station on the JR Sobu line. | ||||
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