Mano Okaaki|Painting for Speech. Abstract paintings that reveal a primitive narrative. Born in Shiga Prefecture in 1976, Mano started his career in 2006 based in his birthplace. He studied at Kyoto University of Arts, and has exhibite...
Unexpected Versatility; Abstract art for home pt.2 Contrary to the prejudice often heard about abstract paintings that they are good for the walls of museums and galleries but not for your home, the...
[REPORT] "Urgent Quest: The Breath of the Flower Dragon" Exhibition, a Collaboration of Hiroki Takeda and Monster Hunter 20th Anniversary 9s Gallery held Hiroki Takeda's solo exhibition "Urgent Quest: Breath of Flower Dragon" from 3/30/2024 (Sat) to 4/7/2024 (Sun). This project is a giant in the majestic nature...
INTERVIEW] Through Stuffed Toys, a Mixed Reality of Disgust and Cuteness: Hidehiko Iijima A stuffed rabbit with only its face painted black. The soft stuffed rabbit is surrounded by hard tree branches and straight concrete blocks, creating a fresh and...
INTERVIEW] Depicting communication before it becomes words through "music": Nakamitsuki The guitarist's fingers, rendered in vivid colors, seem ready to move at any moment. Mixed-Gt.-》2024(©MITSUKI NAKA)Positioning music as the starting point of communication, the artist has been creating music...
INTERVIEW] Kunihiro Watanabe: The "Beauty of Lines and Margins" of Japanese Manga as Art Artist Kunihiro Watanabe will participate in the three-person exhibition "Spring Makes Me Meet You" at 9s Gallery from April 13 to 20. He is an artist who continues his practice of incorporating Japanese manga into art...