Exhibition Title : SHIBUYA STYLE vol.17
Dates : 2023/11/30 - 2023/12/24
Place : Shibuya Seibu Bldg. B, 8th floor = Art gallery and alternative space
Exhibiting Artists : Waka Anzai / Ryuma Itagaki / Kei Ichikawa / Kodai Iwasaki / 吳瑋瑩 / Yuto Omuro / Kotaro Okuyama / Umi Ono / Hinoko Kagawa / Kaori Kanai / Yoonjin Kim / Hanabu Kubota / Miyu Kurihara / Nanami Saito / Erika Sato / Jin Hee / Aine Jou / Machi Sugita / Kota Suzuki / Moeko Suzuki / Shoujo(SONYO) / Katsuharu Tano / Ryo Tomotaka / Kaede Nagasawa / Ai Nishida / Nishimoto / Saya Mimura / Miyu Morio / Yamadakazuki / Momoko Yamada / Akane Yamamoto / Yuan Fangzu / cocoro nakaura / M Moto / SHOKO KITAMOTO / suma
STATEMENT :
Shibuya Style", which started in 2007 with the aim of discovering and nurturing young artists, has now been held for the 17th time. This annual year-end display is a special exhibition in which we introduce a selection of young artists that the staff of the art gallery saw that year. Every year, we have introduced about 50 artists with originality and ability to transmit their works without being bound by genres.
Many artists are exhibiting their works in group exhibitions and solo exhibitions such as "nine colors," "Art Slope," and "ceramix" by stepping into this special exhibition.
Dates : 2023/11/30 - 2023/12/24
Place : Shibuya Seibu Bldg. B, 8th floor = Art gallery and alternative space
Exhibiting Artists : Waka Anzai / Ryuma Itagaki / Kei Ichikawa / Kodai Iwasaki / 吳瑋瑩 / Yuto Omuro / Kotaro Okuyama / Umi Ono / Hinoko Kagawa / Kaori Kanai / Yoonjin Kim / Hanabu Kubota / Miyu Kurihara / Nanami Saito / Erika Sato / Jin Hee / Aine Jou / Machi Sugita / Kota Suzuki / Moeko Suzuki / Shoujo(SONYO) / Katsuharu Tano / Ryo Tomotaka / Kaede Nagasawa / Ai Nishida / Nishimoto / Saya Mimura / Miyu Morio / Yamadakazuki / Momoko Yamada / Akane Yamamoto / Yuan Fangzu / cocoro nakaura / M Moto / SHOKO KITAMOTO / suma
STATEMENT :
Shibuya Style", which started in 2007 with the aim of discovering and nurturing young artists, has now been held for the 17th time. This annual year-end display is a special exhibition in which we introduce a selection of young artists that the staff of the art gallery saw that year. Every year, we have introduced about 50 artists with originality and ability to transmit their works without being bound by genres.
Many artists are exhibiting their works in group exhibitions and solo exhibitions such as "nine colors," "Art Slope," and "ceramix" by stepping into this special exhibition.
Exhibition Title : icon CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY 2023
Dates : 2023/09/15 - 2023/09/18
Hours : 12:00-21:00
Place : AXIS
Project : icon
Exhibiting Artists : Tomohide Ikeya / Akiko Isobe / Ouka Ueno / Shinitirou Uchikura / Yumiko Utsu / Eiji Oohashi / Ryo Ohwada / Kei Okano / Kumi Oguro / Masato Kanazawa / Mika Kan / Ryota Kikuchi / Kana Kuwasako / Kyoki Ogura / Mami Kosemura / Akira Gomi / Misuzu shibuya / Yuji Suzaki / Moeko Suzuki / Yuji Takano / Kouichiro Takesue / Toru Tanno / Yukari Chikura / Kiyotaka Tsurisaki / Tomomichiu Nakamura / Nananano / Yuma Nishimura / Isao Hashinoki / Kenji Hirasawa / Tsubasa Fujikura / Rieko Honma / Hidekazu Maiyama / Kikuna Mishima / Izuru Mizutani / Muga Miyahara / Yuya Muto / Jiro Yabuzaki / Yu Yamauchi / Ayaka Yamamoto / Ryuhei Yokoyama / ARISAK / Hajime Kinoko / HASEO / Kentaro Takahashi / Masumi Shiohara / Michael Hitoshi / PHOTOGRAPHER HAL / RASIKI / SOLENE BALLESTA / Zohre Miha
STATEMENT :
Currently, commercial galleries specializing in contemporary art such as PACE Gallery and GAGOSIAN in the West have a roster of several dozen photographers who are recognized as artists. Similarly, a few exceptional photographers have emerged in Asian countries like China and Korea. However, in Japan, there is a situation where the value of photography as an art form is lowly regarded, resulting in a general decline in the status of photographers. This issue is not solely the responsibility of the artists; it also encompasses challenges within the market as a whole, including the audience.
Artists have a responsibility to create artworks with artistic value and assign appropriate prices that align with their worth, while actively seeking ways for the audience to purchase their works with confidence. It is crucial for artists to receive fair compensation, enabling them to focus on their next creative endeavors. Similarly, the audience should go beyond mere appreciation and consider owning artworks as one of their choices, developing a deep understanding of the value of the pieces. By actively engaging with and supporting the art photography market, the audience plays an immensely important role in driving its vitality, growth, and in promoting recognition for both artists and their works.
Our goal at ” icon ” is to stimulate a mutual exchange between artists and the audience, revitalizing the Japanese art photography market and elevating it to a global level. Following last year’s success, ” icon” will continue to boldly challenge by hosting the ” icon CONTEMPORARY PHOTO EXHIBITION ” this year, aiming to enhance the value of Japanese art photography.
Hours : 12:00-21:00
Place : AXIS
Project : icon
Exhibiting Artists : Tomohide Ikeya / Akiko Isobe / Ouka Ueno / Shinitirou Uchikura / Yumiko Utsu / Eiji Oohashi / Ryo Ohwada / Kei Okano / Kumi Oguro / Masato Kanazawa / Mika Kan / Ryota Kikuchi / Kana Kuwasako / Kyoki Ogura / Mami Kosemura / Akira Gomi / Misuzu shibuya / Yuji Suzaki / Moeko Suzuki / Yuji Takano / Kouichiro Takesue / Toru Tanno / Yukari Chikura / Kiyotaka Tsurisaki / Tomomichiu Nakamura / Nananano / Yuma Nishimura / Isao Hashinoki / Kenji Hirasawa / Tsubasa Fujikura / Rieko Honma / Hidekazu Maiyama / Kikuna Mishima / Izuru Mizutani / Muga Miyahara / Yuya Muto / Jiro Yabuzaki / Yu Yamauchi / Ayaka Yamamoto / Ryuhei Yokoyama / ARISAK / Hajime Kinoko / HASEO / Kentaro Takahashi / Masumi Shiohara / Michael Hitoshi / PHOTOGRAPHER HAL / RASIKI / SOLENE BALLESTA / Zohre Miha
STATEMENT :
Currently, commercial galleries specializing in contemporary art such as PACE Gallery and GAGOSIAN in the West have a roster of several dozen photographers who are recognized as artists. Similarly, a few exceptional photographers have emerged in Asian countries like China and Korea. However, in Japan, there is a situation where the value of photography as an art form is lowly regarded, resulting in a general decline in the status of photographers. This issue is not solely the responsibility of the artists; it also encompasses challenges within the market as a whole, including the audience.
Artists have a responsibility to create artworks with artistic value and assign appropriate prices that align with their worth, while actively seeking ways for the audience to purchase their works with confidence. It is crucial for artists to receive fair compensation, enabling them to focus on their next creative endeavors. Similarly, the audience should go beyond mere appreciation and consider owning artworks as one of their choices, developing a deep understanding of the value of the pieces. By actively engaging with and supporting the art photography market, the audience plays an immensely important role in driving its vitality, growth, and in promoting recognition for both artists and their works.
Our goal at ” icon ” is to stimulate a mutual exchange between artists and the audience, revitalizing the Japanese art photography market and elevating it to a global level. Following last year’s success, ” icon” will continue to boldly challenge by hosting the ” icon CONTEMPORARY PHOTO EXHIBITION ” this year, aiming to enhance the value of Japanese art photography.
Exhibition Title : AFRODE CLINIC × icon CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY 2023
Dates : 2023/09/06 - 2023/09/11
Hours : 10:00-19:00
Close Holiday : Tuesday
Place : AFRODE CLINIC
Project :AFRODE CLINIC × icon
Exhibiting Artists : Tomohide Ikeya / Moeko Suzuki / Izuru Mizutani /
Kenji Hirasawa / Ouka Ueno / Kumi Oguro /Taro Tanno /
Ayaka Yamamoto / Hajime Kinoko / MICHEL HITOSHI /
PHOTOGRAPERHAL
Hours : 10:00-19:00
Close Holiday : Tuesday
Place : AFRODE CLINIC
Project :AFRODE CLINIC × icon
Exhibiting Artists : Tomohide Ikeya / Moeko Suzuki / Izuru Mizutani /
Kenji Hirasawa / Ouka Ueno / Kumi Oguro /Taro Tanno /
Ayaka Yamamoto / Hajime Kinoko / MICHEL HITOSHI /
PHOTOGRAPERHAL
Exhibition Title : Group exhibition "Chapter 2"
Dates : 2023/05/01 - 2023/05/20
Hours : Tuesday - Friday 12:00 - 18:00
Saturday - 10:00 - 15:00
Close Holiday : Sunday and Monday
Place :KEN FINE ART
Project : KEN FINE ART×icon
Exhibiting Artists : Tomohide Ikeya / Moeko Suzuki / Ryo Owada / Toru Tanno / Kiiro / Hidekazu Maiyama /
Kana Kuwasako / Jiro Yabuzaki
Hours : Tuesday - Friday 12:00 - 18:00
Saturday - 10:00 - 15:00
Close Holiday : Sunday and Monday
Place :KEN FINE ART
Project : KEN FINE ART×icon
Exhibiting Artists : Tomohide Ikeya / Moeko Suzuki / Ryo Owada / Toru Tanno / Kiiro / Hidekazu Maiyama /
Kana Kuwasako / Jiro Yabuzaki