"Sustainable World: From the Perspectives of Daishi Sato and Akiko Isobe" / "Yayoi Kusama: Places of the Soul" (Matsumoto City Museum of Art) Venue Report. Two Promising Photographers' Exhibition and a World-Renowned Artist's Collection Displayed Together
Matsumoto City Museum of Art hosts a joint exhibition by photographers Daishi Sato and Akiko Isobe, alongside a special display of Yayoi Kusama's works.Summary
At the Matsumoto City Museum of Art in Nagano Prefecture, the joint exhibition "Sustainable World: From the Perspectives of Daishi Sato and Akiko Isobe" is on view until December 6. Photographer Daishi Sato, based in Azumino, presents works capturing Alaska's majestic nature, including grizzly bears and mountains, using digital textile printing and Epson projectors to expand photographic expression. Akiko Isobe, who spent her youth in Matsumoto, covers a large gallery wall with works featuring dancer/model Aoi Yamada, exploring her roots in Matsumoto through textile photos and video installations. Concurrently, the year-round special exhibition "Yayoi Kusama: Places of the Soul" showcases iconic Kusama pieces such as "With All My Love for the Tulips" (2023), "Red Dots" (1985), "Chandelier of Grief" (2011), "Corridor of Mirrors" (1996), "The Light of the Soul" (2008), "Life" (2014), "Ladder to Heaven" (2012), and "Great Gigantic Pumpkin" (2017), offering immersive experiences. The museum also features Kusama's outdoor sculpture "Flowers That Bloom at Midnight" (2002), allowing the public to enjoy art in the city. This dual presentation of local photographers' ambitious exhibition and a global artist's collection makes Matsumoto City Museum of Art a must-visit destination.
(Source：美術手帖)