A New Expression Between Light and Darkness: MES Appears in the 27th Edition of PARCO's "SPECIAL IN YOU."

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Artist duo MES is featured in PARCO's 27th "SPECIAL IN YOU." ad, with a solo exhibition "RE-I" also held.

Summary

PARCO has selected the artist duo MES (Ken Arai and Kanami Tanigawa) for the 27th edition of its corporate message "SPECIAL IN YOU." MES is known for crossing club culture and contemporary art, creating installations and performances that use light and heat. The advertisement, launched on October 16, 2025, was shot at Jogashima in Kanagawa Prefecture, expressing the intersection of nature and city, stillness and movement, light and darkness. Concurrently, from October 24 to November 16, a solo exhibition "RE-I" will be held at PARCO MUSEUM TOKYO in Shibuya PARCO, featuring video installations and durational performances that re-examine Shibuya's history from a new perspective. Related events include "SUPER DOMMUNE × MES" on October 26, a performance "REVOLIC -Revolution Holic" on November 4 as part of "SHIBUYA PARCO ART NIGHT" linked with Art Week Tokyo, and a talk event with Chim↑Pom from Smappa!Group on November 8. Additionally, "SHIBUYA PARCO ART DAYS" will be held across Shibuya PARCO from November 4 to 8. MES also has a solo exhibition scheduled at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles in February 2027. The 27th "SPECIAL IN YOU." highlights their genre-defying creativity and PARCO's ongoing commitment to discovering and supporting new talent.

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