Yoshimitsu Umekawa is known for his portraits. He has photographed eminent figures such as Duft Punk, musicians, and celebrities. It is "Incanations," which means "incarnation" in Japanese, that has made Mr. Umekawa's name known around the world.
His works, which some people may perceive as social satire, have graced the cover of German art and culture magazines and have received praise from around the world.
The series of photos has been accumulated since 2012 and is now huge. The series is now huge, and will be on display at the upcoming exhibition.
In addition to a lineup of early and new works, the exhibition will also feature a skateboard created last year with "VHSMAG" and a video produced with Yasutaka Hayashi of Chim↑Pom for video and Manabu Uchida of "why sheep?
During the exhibition, a talk show with his local Kichijoji ally Shohei Otomo (March 27, 18:00-20:00) and a book signing to celebrate the release of his zine "In the House" (March 28, 16:00-18:00), which was just released this February, will also be held.
Please note that the exhibition duration is only one week. For other details,this way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)The information can be confirmed from the following
When seen in person, the power of the work is extraordinary.
Yoshimitsu Umekawa Solo exhibition "Incarnations
Dates: Thursday, March 25 - Wednesday, March 31
Location: Galaxy-gingakei
Address: 5-27-7-B1 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku
Phone: 03-6427-2099
Time: 13:00 - 21:00 (12:00 - 20:00 on 27th and 28th)
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