Pace, a contemporary art gallery with eight locations worldwide including New York, London, Geneva, Hong Kong, and Seoul, will open its first Tokyo location this autumn. Prior to this, Pace undertook its initial projects in Tokyo: a large-scale Alexander Calder exhibition and participation in the international art fair "TOKYO GENDAI".
Left to right: Alexander Calder, Un effet du japonais, 1941. Photo courtesy of Calder Foundation, New York
/ Art Resource, New York © Calder Foundation, New York / Artists Rights Society
(ARS), New York; Robert Longo, Study of Split Roaring Tiger, 2023 © Robert Longo / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.
The exhibition "Calder: Swaying, Sensing Japan" will be held at Azabudai Hills Gallery from May 30 to September 6. This marks Calder's first major solo exhibition in Tokyo in about 35 years. Curated by Alexander S.C. Rower, President of the Calder Foundation, the exhibition will showcase over 100 works created from the 1930s to the 1970s. In addition to Calder's signature mobiles and stabiles, oil paintings and drawings will also be on display, offering a valuable opportunity to explore Calder's interest in Japanese culture.
Meanwhile, at the international art fair "TOKYO GENDAI 2024" (July 4-7), Pace presented a booth focused on recent and new works by Robert Longo, a prominent figure of the "Pictures Generation". Longo's new intricate charcoal drawings included large-scale pieces inspired by Bernini and Hokusai, as well as smaller works capturing Tokyo's multifaceted charm.
Furthermore, from July 3 to August 17, Pace hosts a preview exhibition at its new Azabudai Hills gallery. This special display will feature works arranged in a salon-style format on one floor of the gallery, with planned rotations throughout the period. The exhibition will include about 45 works by 20th-century masters and contemporary artists, including Linda Benglis, Jean Dubuffet, Adolf Gottlieb, Roy Lichtenstein, Alicja Kwade, Robert Nava, Louise Nevelson, Claes Oldenburg, and Adam Pendleton.
Samantha Rubell, President of Pace Gallery, commented, “Alexander Calder, a key figure in our gallery’s program, is one of the most influential artists of the past century, having transformed the very concept of sculpture through his invention of the mobile. We’re so pleased to partner with Azabudai Hills Gallery to present the exhibition Calder: Un effet du japonais in Tokyo, a once-in-a-generation opportunity to see some of the most spectacular works in the Calder Foundation’s collection. Calder: Un effet du japonais, opening May 30, and our presentation of works by artist Robert Longo at Tokyo Gendai in July will set the stage for the soft opening of our Tokyo gallery in Azabudai Hills this summer and its grand opening this fall. We look forward to beginning this exciting new chapter in Pace’s history and to reintroducing the international art world to Japan through our programming there.”
About Pace Gallery in Tokyo
Pace Gallery, a prominent figure in the international art world, has a rich history dating back to its founding in 1960 by Arne Glimcher. Now led by his son Marc Glimcher, the gallery represents an impressive roster of artists spanning generations and styles. Pace's collection includes works by legendary 20th-century figures such as Pablo Picasso, Mark Rothko, Agnes Martin, Jean Dubuffet, and Louise Nevelson. The gallery also represents contemporary artists like James Turrell, Lee Ufan, Yoshitomo Nara, Kohei Nawa, Mary Corse, Loie Hollowell, and Arlene Shechet, among others. In recent years, Pace has expanded its program, welcoming new artists such as Kylie Manning and Maysha Mohamedi. The gallery has also taken on the representation of the estates of Paul Thek and John Wesley, as well as managing the Robert Indiana Legacy Initiative. Under the leadership of CEO Marc Glimcher and President Samantha Rubell, Pace has positioned itself as a collaborative force in the art world, fostering partnerships with other galleries and nonprofit organizations globally. Currently, Pace operates galleries in New York, Los Angeles, London, Geneva, Seoul, and Hong Kong. The upcoming Tokyo gallery, located in the city's Azabudai Hills development, will mark Pace's eighth permanent space worldwide. Led by Kyoko Hattori, Pace Tokyo will span three floors and approximately 5,500 square feet within a building designed by British architect Thomas Heatherwick. The gallery's interiors have been crafted by renowned Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto. This expansion into Tokyo represents a significant step in Pace's global strategy, further solidifying its position as a leading international contemporary art gallery.
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