The DNP Foundation for Cultural Promotion, a public interest incorporated foundation, will hold a solo exhibition by art director and graphic designer Atsuki Kikuchi, "Space with Graphic Design," at the Ginza Graphic Gallery (ggg, Ginza, Tokyo) from Tuesday, December 10, 2024 to Saturday, February 1, 2025.
Flyer for the special exhibition "Space with Graphic Design" Design: Atsuki Kikuchi
[About the special exhibition "Space with Graphic Design"]
Art director/graphic designer Atsumi Kikuchi will be showcasing ggg's final exhibition of 2024 and opening exhibition of 2025. Since he began working in design while enrolled in the Department of Sculpture at Musashino Art University, Kikuchi has been actively working for 30 years, building his own methodology. He has done a lot of outstanding work in the fields of book editorials and book design, including VI (Visual Identity) and sign planning for museums and art direction for fashion brands. At the same time, he is engaged in multifaceted expressive activities, such as holding many exhibitions that present experimental works with a critical nature.
This exhibition will feature three installations that explore the relationship between "space on a plane" and "plane on a space" with the theme of "graphics in space." Come experience Kikuchi's graphic designs that will shake up your senses.
[Event Summary]
- Date: December 10, 2024 (Tuesday) – February 1, 2025 (Saturday) 11:00-19:00
- Venue: Ginza Graphic Gallery (ggg) (DNP Ginza Building, 7-7-2 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
- Closed: Sundays, public holidays, December 27th (Friday) – January 6th (Monday), 2025
- Admission fee: Free
[About Atsumi Kikuchi]
Art director/graphic designer. Born in Tokyo in 1974. Dropped out of the sculpture department at Musashino Art University. Started working in graphic design while still a student in 1995. Established Blue Mark in 2000, which disbanded in 2011. Established his own office in the same year. Works on VI planning, sign planning, editorial design, etc., mainly in the fields of art, crafts, architecture, and fashion. His main work includes VI and sign planning for Aomori Museum of Art (2006), PLAY! MUSEUM (2020), Yokohama Museum of Art (2024), etc., as well as art direction for fashion brands such as Mina Perhonen (1995–2004) and Sally Scott (2002–2021). He also has many exhibitions where he presents works that refer to two-dimensional expression.
■ Related Events <br /> For information on opening parties, gallery talks, etc., please check the ggg website for the latest information. URL here → https://www.dnpfcp.jp/gallery/ggg/
Related publications: "gggBooks -139 Atsushi Kikuchi" (Preface: Jun Aoki)
(Published by: DNP Foundation for Cultural Promotion, scheduled for publication on December 10, 2024)
1: Same Weight, 2006
2. Wasting Time, 2013
3: Sally Scott, 2018
4: Letters and Space, 2007
5: Aomori Museum of Art, VI and signage planning, 2006
*The contents are current as of the date of announcement. Please note that they may be subject to change without prior notice.
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