90 Exhibitions for 2025 Selected by 30 People: Toshiaki Ishikura (Anthropologist)
Anthropologist Toshiaki Ishikura recommends three exhibitions focusing on themes of 'being born,' 'living,' and 'dwelling.'Summary
This installment, number 90 in a series where 30 people select exhibitions for 2025, features recommendations by anthropologist Toshiaki Ishikura. He highlights Maki Ohkojima's exhibition, which uses sound and light to create an immersive experience exploring what it means 'to be born,' connecting ancient ritual with digital technology. Next, Izumi Kato's retrospective showcases his entire career, revealing the potential energy in his early, chaotic works and the explosive creativity of his later pieces, addressing what it means 'to live.' Finally, Kei Murakami's exhibition focuses on 'the freedom to dwell,' challenging standardized housing systems by documenting his process of building a home, presenting a radical artistic resistance for survival in contemporary times.
(Source：美術手帖)