The "Hip Artists' Exhibition" in Gion, Kyoto, which has hosted many exhibitions of hip artists, is a popular venue for the arts.CANDYBAR GalleryThe exhibition of Julian Opie, one of the UK's leading contemporary artists, is on view from November 15, 2012.
Julian Opie has been highly sought after since his debut and has exhibited his work in museums and galleries around the world, including the CD cover for Blur's best of album and stage designs for the Royal Ballet and U2 in the UK.
Although characterized by extremely flat and simplified lines, each line realistically expresses the delicate and complex expressions of human beings.
The exhibition is named "OUTLINE" because of the style of the work, which is characterized by emphasized contours.
The lineup includes a selection of Julian Opie's most representative portraits, as well as a selection of new works. Come and experience the deep fascination of the "line".
Text_Ryo Komuta
CANDYBAR Gallery Collection "Julian Opie" Exhibition "OUTLINE
Dates: Nov. 15 ( Thu ) - Dec. 25 ( Tue )
Venue: CANDYBAR Gallery
Address: 2F Ygion, 19 Benzaiten-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
Phone: 075-531-0617
Hours: 14:00-20:00( Wed-Fri ), 13:00-20:00( Sat ), 12:00-18:00( Sun )
Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays(uesday, December 24 and 25 will be open)
The restaurant will be open from 14:00-20:00 on December 24, ( holiday and Monday, ) and 25( Tuesday, ).
Julian Opie
1958 Born in London, England
1979 - 82 Studied at Goldsmith's School of Art ( London, England )
Since his first solo exhibition at Lisson Gallery( UK) in 1983, he has had numerous exhibitions at museums and galleries around the world.
Major Exhibitions
2015 Deutsches Zentrum für Geschichte
2014 Polish Museum of Contemporary Art
2012 Tate Gallery Liverpool
2012 National Portrait Gallery, UK 2011 British Museum
2008 Contemporary Art Gallery, Art Tower Mito
1993 Venice Biennale
