NY-based artist,KOJI YAMAGUCHIwill hold a one-month solo exhibition, "ROSES," starting on April 26 (Thu.). The venue isVAINL ARCHIVEThe store and gallery was opened by Kohei Ohkita, the designer of the "Kohara" brand, "Kohara".SALT AND PEPPER".
This exhibition was realized through a connection with KOJI YAMAGUCHI's past work as a textile designer for "VINL ARCHIVE". He describes the theme of the exhibition, "Roses," in his own words, as he feels it.
The rose I gave as a gift. The rose I received as a gift.
Colorful roses lined the shelves of a neighborhood deli.
Roses I saw at the Greenmarket on a weekend morning.
An artificial rose that never changes its expression; a neighbor's rose that blooms in May.
A photo of a rose I browsed at the library.
. what you see when you draw various roses.
. maybe I'm not painting the rose as I should be painting it.
I think he is portraying himself through the rose.
And what a surprise, this exhibition is not only "SALT AND PEPPER" but also "SALT AND PEPPER".Daikanyama TsutayaThe exhibition will be held at the same time as the "Musee de la Ville". Since each exhibition has different contents, it is essential to go to all of them at the same time in order to enjoy them to the fullest.
The exhibition will also be released in a book entitled "ROSES" KOJI YAMAGUCHI and limited-edition T-shirts featuring the artwork. If you are impressed by the world of roses, bring it home with you.
A reception party with KOJI YAMAGUCHI will be held from 7:00 p.m. on the first day. Please come and visit us in Daikanyama.
Text_Rei Kawahara
"ROSES" KOJI YAMAGUCHI at SALT AND PEPPER
Dates: Thursday, April 26 - Saturday, May 26, 2018
Hours: 12:00-18:00 (Closed on Wednesdays)
Venue: SALT AND PEPPER
Address: Imamura Bldg. 2F, 2-5-2 Ebisu-Nishi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
"ROSES" KOJI YAMAGUCHI at Daikanyama Tsutaya
Dates: Thursday, April 26 - Tuesday, May 10, 2018
Hours: 7:00 - 2:00 a.m.
Venue: Daikanyama Tsutaya
Address: Gallery space, 1F, Daikanyama Tsutaya 2, 17-5 Sarugaku-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Phone:: 03-3770-2525
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"ROSES" KOJI YAMAGUCHI Published by SALT AND PEPPER
Price: ¥5,000+tax
Limited to 200 copies
Koji Yamaguchi ROSES Tee
Price: ¥5,000+tax
