[Interview] Marius Yea speaks about the reason he was fascinated by art. Thoughts that spread like clouds from a single work
Former idol Marius Yea explains his deep interest in art, sparked by his experiences in Berlin and how it transformed his perspective.Summary
Marius Yea, a former member of an idol group who retired from show business in 2022, is now deeply immersed in the art world after studying in Spain. He participated in 'Art Collaboration Kyoto' as a 'Tastemaker' in 2024 and continues to share his thoughts on art via media and social networks. He once had a aversion to galleries, but this changed during a nine-month stay in Berlin in 2023. There, he encountered a flat hierarchy within the art community at a Gallery Weekend event, where art served as a connector rather than a commodity, and viewers became central. Having previously been 'commodified' as an idol, he once felt anti-capitalist sentiments but now understands the importance of galleries and collectors in preserving art. He aspires to become a collector himself. This interview took place at the 'Nam June Paik: Jugemu Exhibition' at the Watari Museum of Contemporary Art in Tokyo.
(Source：Tokyo Art Beat)