[Ginza Ashiya Shoten] A contemporary artist AKI INOMATA, who is attracting attention in Japan and overseas, will hold a talk event “When I meet a creature” on October 28th (Mon.) at the Ginza Ashiya Shoten event space!

Online shop limited Reservation of autographed works will start today.

Ginza Ashiya Shoten (GINZA SIX 6F, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) commemorates the publication of “AKI INOMATA: Significant Otherness” A talk event will be held at BOOK EVENT SPACE in Ginza Ashiya Shoten on Monday, October 28th.

Mr. AKI INOMATA, with the motifs of cities around the world, uses hermit crab shells made with 3D printers to actually move live hermit crabs, such as “I'll try to find“ Yado ”in the middle” ”. We produce works with humor through collaborative work.

The first solo exhibition “AKI INOMATA: Significant Otherness When Living with Me” (Aomori, Towada Museum of Contemporary Art), the first collection of works in Japan, is an AKI that includes an installation view of the exhibition. This is INOMATA's first collection of works. From the representative work “Try me Yado to Yadokari” to the new “Galloping Nanbu”, I introduce 13 projects with my commentary and beautiful visuals.
This talk event will be held in commemoration of the publication of the collection of works. In addition to Mr. AKI INOMATA himself, Mr. Chihiro Minato, a photographer and video anthropologist, welcomed his thoughts on his solo exhibition and published in his collection. Please talk about the project.

Ginza Ashiya Shoten proposes a “life with art” by connecting art, Japanese culture and life through books. I hope that this event will be an opportunity for many artists to enjoy the world of works by contemporary artist AKI INOMATA, who is attracting attention for his unique works.

Event Speaker Profile

AKI INOMATA

Born in Tokyo in 1983. Lives in Tokyo. In 2008, he completed the master's program at Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School of Advanced Art Expressions. 2017 Stayed in New York at the invitation of ACC.

Major exhibitions in recent years include “22nd Milan Triennale” (Triennale Design Museum, 2019), “Thai Biennale 2018” (Krabi City, Thailand, 2018), “Aki Inomata, Why Not Hand Over a“ Shelter “To Hermit Crabs?” (Nantes Museum, France, 2018), “KENPOKU ART 2016 Ibaraki North Art Festival” (2016), “ECO EXPANDED CITY” (WRO Art Center, Wroclaw, Poland, 2016).

Chihiro Minato

Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1960. Photographer Anthropology. He continues to produce and research on the theme of image generation and memory. Involved in the direction and curation of international exhibitions such as the Venice Biennale and Aichi Triennale. In recent years, he has been involved in the “Kinnashi Kyokai-Nada Contemporary Art Festival” (Tainan 2017), Kurisu Art Annual (Sapporo 2019), Tsushima Art Fantasia. Actively participates in art festivals in Japan and overseas such as Tsushima 2019. There are many books such as “Mothers of Letters” and “Jomon of Palms” for photo books, and “Return to Art” for books. Received the 2019 Japan Photography Association Award for "Scenery-Transforming Earth and Japanese Memory" (Chuo Koron Shinsha). The latest edition is "Infragram-New Century of Video Civilization" (Kodansha Selection Mechie)

Chair: Sayaya Iwabuchi / Editor-in-Chief of Art Handbook

Event participation conditions / event details

■ Participation conditions <br /> Those who have purchased the following items in advance at the Ginza Ashiya Shoten online shop with signed books ("AKI INOMATA: Significant Otherness When I meet a creature": 3,520 yen / tax included ) Event participation ticket: 4,290 yen / tax included ・ Event participation ticket: 1,000 yen / tax included

Apply here → https://store.tsite.jp/ginza/event/art/9904-1443580926.html
* Reception at the online shop is accepted until 9:00 am on Saturday, October 28, 2019

■ Event details

Name: “AKI INOMATA: Significant Otherness”
AKI INOMATA x Chihiro Minato talk event "When I meet a creature"

Date: October 28, 2019 (Monday)
Time: 19: 00-21: 00 Place: BOOK EVENT SPACE (in store)
Organizer: Ginza Ashiya Bookstore Capacity: 60 Inquiries: 03-3575-7755

Collection information

Aki INOMATA's first collection of works including the contents of the solo exhibition “AKI INOMATA: Significant Otherness When I Meet Living Things” (Aomori, Towada Museum of Contemporary Art).

Ginza Ashiya Shoten online shop sells a collection of signed works in limited edition 50 copies.
Purchase here → https://store.tsite.jp/item-detail/art/16601.html

* 50 copies are available separately from the event participation ticket with a signed book for the event held on Monday, October 28th.
* Pre-sale will start at the store from Friday, October 18th. Signs are not included in the works sold at the store.

Book title: “AKI INOMATA: Significant Otherness When I Meet Creatures”
Publisher: Art Publisher Author: AKI INOMATA
Price: 3,520 yen (tax included)
Specifications: A5 (H210 × W148mm) / 176P