Latest information and updates on the artist Aida Makoto, his activities and his solo exhibition at the Mori Art Museum, Tokyo.
About the Exhibition
Picture of Waterfall
2007-10
Collection: The National Museum of Art, Osaka
Courtesy: Mizuma Art Gallery
A Picture of an Air Raid on New York City（War Picture Returns）
1996
CG of Zero fighters created by Matsuhashi Mutsuo
TAKAHASHI Collection, Tokyo
Courtesy: Mizuma Art Gallery
AZEMICHI （a path between rice fields）
1991
Collection: Toyota Municipal Museum of Art, Aichi
Courtesy: Mizuma Art Gallery
AIDA MAKOTO, UNVEILED GENIUS IN CHAOS！
Aida Makoto is one of the most noted contemporary artists in Japan today. Though grotesque and erotic in style, Aida's work displays an incisive critical faculty when it comes to political and historical issues.
And, while projecting modern Japanese society, he simultaneously draws heavily on traditional artworks and modes of expression. It is also true, however, that surveying Aida's oeuvre, that very ambiguity starts to resemble a miniature version of Japanese society. This exhibition, Aida Makoto's first solo museum show, will reveal the artist in all his chaotic glory, via around 100 works - including new offerings - covering the two decades since his arrival on the international art scene.
| Exhibition Period： | November 17 (Sat), 2012 – March 31 (Sun), 2013 >>Open Hours |
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| Venue： | Mori Art Museum 53F Roppongi Hills Mori Tower |
| Organizer： | Mori Art Museum |
| Curated by： | Kataoka Mami (Chief Curator, Mori Art Museum) |
| Corporate Sponsors： | OBAYASHI CORPORATION SANKEN SETSUBI KOGYO CO.,LTD. SHINRYO CORPORATION KYUDENKO |
| Special Support： | Aida Makoto: Heisei Kanjin Project >>List of Supporters >>Supporter's Messages |
| Support： | Mizuma Art Gallery Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte BOMBAY SAPPHIRE |
| Media Partner： | niconico |
This exhibition contains works with provocative and sexually explicit content. These works reflect diverse aspects of contemporary society in Japan. However, please be warned if you find subject matter of this nature disturbing. The sexually explicit works are displayed in especially designated room and these are marked as being suitable for 18 years old or older only.
Harakiri School Girls
2002
Collection: Watai Yasuyuki
Courtesy: Mizuma Art Gallery
Ash Color Mountains
2009-11
Taguchi Art Collection
Cooperation: Watanabe Atsushi
Courtesy: Mizuma Art Gallery
Kaen Buchi Zasso-zu (Weeds in a Flamelike Frame）
1996
Private Collection
Courtesy: Mizuma Art Gallery