The art fair "ART OSAKA 2024" (hosted by the Association for the Promotion of Contemporary Art in Japan | APCA), which gathers excellent works of contemporary art, was held over five days from July 18 to 22 at two locations and three venues, including the Osaka City Central Public Hall. This historic fair, now in its 22nd iteration, featured two sections: the "Galleries Section" with booth displays and the "Expanded Section" focusing on large-scale works and installations, showcasing the sensitivity and creativity of the artists.
ART OSAKA 2024_Galleries
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45 Galleries Gather Outstanding Works In The Modern Architectural Beauty Of The Osaka City Central Public Hall
In the "Galleries Section," held at the Osaka City Central Public Hall (a nationally designated Important Cultural Property) with its beautiful Neo-Renaissance style architecture, 45 galleries from Japan and abroad exhibited their works. Visitors could experience the resonance of the artworks in this magnificent space.
Among the highlights was the work of Kazuyo Kinoshita, a post-war artist representing Kansai. Kinoshita, who explored the question "What is existence?" through various methods such as conceptual photography, drawings, and oil paintings, garnered attention. Notably, her work featuring two intersecting circles exemplified her deep aesthetic philosophy.
Additionally, from overseas, Taiwanese photographer Chao-Liang Shen captivated audiences with his "Drifting" series, capturing the coastal areas of Taipei City. His delicate and lyrical works were particularly enchanting.
21 Artists Create Unique Spaces With Large-Scale Works And Installations
Meanwhile, the "Expanded Section," which started three years ago as Japan's first attempt to specialize in large-scale works, featured site-specific exhibitions by 21 artists this year.
A standout piece was by Kozo Nishino, a sculptor active both domestically and internationally, known for installing works in places such as the entrance hall of the World Trade Center building in New York. Nishino presented his ambitious work "Spanning Space 2020," inspired by the stratosphere where one can walk freely while overlooking the earth. In a giant space with a depth of 60 meters, he placed a large titanium alloy ring (7.2 meters in diameter), inviting viewers into his unique spatial beauty.
Furthermore, Mikiya Matsuda, who has lived in New York for over 40 years, reinterpreted a performance he conducted on the streets of New York in 1992. By laying out 10,000 one-cent coins one by one, he expressed the "great energy" born from "simple repetitive actions and continuation."
ART OSAKA 2024_Yoshimi Arts
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ART OSAKA 2024_YOD Gallery
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A Place For First Collections And An Opportunity To Cultivate One's Rich Sensibility
"ART OSAKA 2024" also provided an opportunity for many visitors to make their first art collection, offering a wide range of attractive works by both renowned and emerging artists at various price points. Purchasing art not only brings emotion and new perspectives but also reflects the collector's personality and preferences. Owning a piece of art becomes a means of self-expression, leading to the cultivation of rich sensibility.
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