Date: April 2, 2026 (Thursday) – April 8, 2026 (Wednesday)
Opening hours: 10:30 AM – 8:30 PM (closing at 6:00 PM on the last day)
Artglorieux GALLERY OF TOKYO, an art gallery operated by Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Store on the 5th floor of GINZA SIX, will host a joint exhibition by Sojiro Takamura and Daisuke Funaki, who will unravel the often-perceived complexities of contemporary art from their unique perspective, showcasing their work through both painting and sculpture.
Date: April 2, 2026 (Thursday) – April 8, 2026 (Wednesday)
Opening hours: 10:30 AM – 8:30 PM (closing at 6:00 PM on the last day)
In recent years, contemporary art has become popular worldwide, yet it is often said to be incomprehensible. Sojiro Takamura, however, intuitively expresses this complex art form as contemporary art without straying from painting, using traditional techniques and methods that are characteristic of Japanese craftsmanship and dexterity.
In recent years, they have attracted attention with their Cup Noodles series, which is reminiscent of Andy Warhol's Campbell's Soup, and have been actively involved in events such as the Kudoyama Art Festival and Art Fair Tokyo.
Meanwhile, Daisuke Funaki, a graduate of Tohoku University of Art and Design, has received high acclaim for his three-dimensional works created in pursuit of new possibilities in human figure sculpture. His work includes participation in the Japan Media Arts Festival, the largest art event held in Japan, and he develops expressions rich in contemporary irony while emphasizing his Japanese identity.
In addition, she has attracted attention for her efforts in promoting art in Japan, including publishing magazines, making guest appearances on radio programs, and establishing the art studio "Petite-Poupée."
This exhibition will feature a joint show by two promising artists, each showcasing their unique artistic expression through painting and sculpture.
<Exhibiting Artists> Sojiro Takamura, Daisuke Funaki
Sojiro Takamura, "Cup Noodle Curry: Beauty Looking Back," acrylic paint on silk.
Sojiro Takamura, "Kincho Mosquito Coil, Slight Smoke," Acrylic paint and metal powder on Torinoko paper.
Daisuke Funaki, "Don't let your heart break." Painted on cypress wood.
Daisuke Funaki's "Over-reliance": Painting Wood Carvings
■Profile: Sojiro Takamura
Born in Osaka Prefecture in 1965.
Graduated from Kyoto City University of Arts, Department of Japanese Painting in 1988.
2013 ASIA CONTEMPORARY ART SHOW(Hong Kong JW Marriott Hotel,CHINA) /Affordable Art Fair(F1 Pit Building No. 1 Republic Boulevard,SINGAPORE)
2014 AHAF SEOUL 2014(Lotte Hotel Seoul,KOREA)
2015 YUMI KATSURA GLORIOUS RIMPA (PAVILLON VENDÔME, FRANCE) / 6th Nikkei Japanese Painting Grand Prize Exhibition (Ueno Royal Museum, Tokyo)
2016 COSMOPOLITAN CULTURES & FINE ART FAIR (Venetian Macao, China) / Featured in Volume 20 of Shogakukan's Complete Collection of Japanese Art
Art Fair Tokyo 2023 (Tokyo International Forum)
Public Collections: Nissin Foods Holdings, Toyohashi City Museum of Art, Tochigi Prefectural Museum of Art, Dainippon Jochugiku Co., Ltd. (Kincho)
■Profile Daisuke Funaki
In 2000, exhibited a work at the Japan Media Arts Festival and participated in the planning of the "Words Exhibition."
2001: Participated in the opening exhibition of Gallery "Gonfrena".
2002 Solo Exhibition "Shinsho Ningyo Exhibition" Participated in GEISAI-1
2008 GEISAI MUSEUM #2 participation
2009 GEISAI #12 Participation
2009 Super Competition(NEW YORK ouchi gallery)
2014: SELECT art fair (Altman Building, NY) / Fresh of the Rocket Ship (HELLION Gallery, Oregon) / Master Blaster of Sculpture 6 (HIVE Gallery, LA)
2015 Erotic and Non-themed show(HIVE Gallery,LA) /Hive 10 Year Anniversary(HIVE Gallery,LA) /Master Blaster of Sculpture 7(HIVE Gallery,LA)
2017 Hive 12 Year Anniversary(HIVE Gallery,LA) /politically/theme show(HIVE Gallery,LA)
■Exhibition Overview <br />Takamura Sojiro & Funaki Daisuke Two-Person Exhibition Dates: April 2nd (Thu) – April 8th (Wed), 2026
Opening hours: 10:30 AM – 8:30 PM *Closing time on the last day is 6:00 PM Venue: Artglorieux GALLERY OF TOKYO
GINZA SIX 5th Floor, 6-10-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
https://artglorieux.jp/
Admission fee: Free
About Artglorieux GALLERY OF TOKYO
Artglorieux GALLERY OF TOKYO is a gallery operated by Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Store Co., Ltd.
*Further details will be posted on our website. Please check back for updates.
*Event and exhibition details may be changed or canceled due to various circumstances.
[From the press release of Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Store Co., Ltd.]
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