Azabudai Hills Gallery To Present Tomokazu Matsuyama’s ‘FIRST LAST’ Exhibition
Showcasing 40 existing artworks alongside a new large-scale series.
Coming to Tokyo in March, New York-based Japanese artist Tomokazu Matsuyama will soon unveil his newest solo exhibition, Tomokazu Matsuyama: FIRST LAST. The show will take place at the newly-reopened Azabudai Hills Gallery, where it will showcase a new large-scale series along with around 40 other artworks such as “We Met Thru Match.com,” “Keep Fishin’ For Twilight” and “Dancer” the artist has created in the past 10 years.
A defining feature of his paintings is the meticulously conceived color that combines cultural influences, traditions and everyday objects with historical and modern elements. This creates a vivid tapestry that reflects the rapidly shifting nature of contemporary society and invites visitors to immerse themselves in a world of color. This approach is further elevated in his new series, “First Last,” which examines the paradoxical nature of contemporary society, where balance is sustained through ongoing challenges.
In an official statement, Matsuyama emphasizes the deep personal significance of the upcoming Tokyo exhibition. Shaped by his 20-plus years in New York and roots in both Japan and the U.S., he hoped that visitors could step into his art world “not only as observers but as participants and conversational partners,” where they could directly engage with the works thus finding their own connections.”
Azabudai Hills Gallery
MBF Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza A,
5-8-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001 Japan
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