Expect over 100 exhibitors from around the world to take over Belle Salle Roppongi for the 7th Edition of Tokyo's must-see art event!
東京インターナショナルアートフェア
29-30 NOVEMBER 2024 | 2024年11月29日～30日
Kim Minsu - Gallery Grappe (South Korea)
Set in the stunning Belle Salle Roppongi, just a stone's throw from the Mori Art Museum, the Tokyo International Art Fair brings together under one roof some of the most exciting and challenging artwork ever seen in the city.
GALLERY GRAPPE (booth C02) from South Korea will be amongst the 100 international exhibitors. They will exhibit and sell the paintings from artists Kim SoonCheol, Kim MinSu, Jeon DaWha and Lee Na, who are worldwide famous.
SOUTH TRIP GALLERY (booth D03) is the first Chilean Art Gallery oriented to the dissemination, promotion and export of Chilean and Latin American artists in the international art market.
GALLERY ART POINT (booth D05) was established at Ginza in Tokyo with the purpose of promoting artists and expanding contemporary art market in Japan. Since opening in 1969, it has conducted a policy of presenting a wide range of exhibitions focusing on modern and contemporary art with local artists amongst them Hitoshi Yagi who is known for exploring new visual expressions through collage techniques, with a central theme of “What does a place belong to?”
Hitoshi Yagi - Gallery Art Point (Japan)
More than 100 artists and galleries will take part, transforming Tokyo's artistic landscape. Art collectors and enthusiasts alike will get a one-off opportunity to view the wide range of art on show, talk to the artists to learn what inspired them and buy unique art for their home, workspace or garden. They can also enjoy an exclusive preview by attending a champagne private view when the art fair opens its doors on the evening of Friday 29th November 2024 from 18:00hr. TICKETS
Paintings, sculpture, photography, illustrations, jewellery and bespoke crafts created using a wealth of different media and techniques are just some of the artworks at the two day event, with each artist carefully selected for the calibre, style and individuality of their work.
In launching the seventh edition of the hugely successful Tokyo International Art Fair, award-winning Sakura Group Curator Ms Tasha says, "This year's event will be a highlight on the vibrant Tokyo art scene, bringing a spectacular collection of contemporary work from established as well as emerging artists from across the globe – exhibitors from over 23 countries including many from Europe and Asia. I am thrilled to see a lot of Pop Art style work this year, which I am sure the local people will also be excited with.
Antonio Marra represented by Carparten Galerie (Germany) Booth D07 & D08
"Big names, among them are Markus Blazaizak, Antonio Marra, and Katrin Sefaj represented by Carparten Galerie (Germany) who will also have an interpreter for the deaf, meaning that any Japanese deaf visitors would understand.
Heikedine Günther / Switzerland (booth D01)
Heikedine Günther is a Swiss contemporary artist living and working between Basel and Stalden, Switzerland. She is a painter, printer and sculptor who draws on the connection of abstraction and natural forms, and the concepts of microcosm and macrocosm.
José Luis Ramírez from Mexico (booth D04) The artist has developed a successful career, recently recognized in an international exhibition in which he received the "Artventurous & Paramount Art Awards" at the majestic Paramount Hotel in Dubai. His work has appeared in numerous art magazines and books around the world, such as the special edition "Top 200 Collectors" by Artnews Magazine and "The 100 Most Creative Mexicans in the World" by Forbes Mexico.
José Luis Ramírez / Mexico (booth D04)
Paulina’s Friends / Germany (booth C01)
PAULINA'S FRIENDS (booth C01) a sustainable slowfashion avantgarde couture label from Berlin. They connect sustainability and diversity creating a massive positive environmental impact. Zero waste. Unisize, unisex, uniseason. Funky, freaky, edgy wearable art. Unique. Every person is an unique piece of art. Their collections are handmade from couture leftovers/deadstock, vintage fabrics, world heritage fabrics and our own prints. We put real beauty, real people, real diversity in the center of fashion. Humanize and revolutionize the fashion industry and break down stereotypes and beauty standards in terms of age, body size, origin, gender.
Mr. AK (booth C03) is an India born British artist who has showcased in multiple exhibitions in the UK and internationally. He explores the sounds, movements, events around, seizes them forever and brings it to life using colours as if it’s talking to you. His art helps individuals bring their whimsical thinking and quirky behaviour out in open. His approach is to break all the conventional concepts of art in a positive way. In his words ‘My art is and should be a conversational starter’. He has also published his first illustrated book - The Bulbs of London: The Chronicles of Orby.
Mr AK (booth C03)
“Many more international exhibitors will be there, so the quality and the sheer diversity of the work on show will be outstanding. We want to fill the city with colour and get everyone talking about and buying art. The event will inspire and enrich everyone who steps foot through the door."
Alongside the art on show, the fair will feature live painting, also live music by DJ ‘Katsuya Everywhere’, expect Geisha’s to pour champagne on the opening evening, and there is the chance for every visitor to attend the Sakura Art Prize Ceremony on Saturday 30th November. The culmination of the event, the Sakura Art Prize recognise and acknowledge the hard work of all artists and galleries taking part, singling out one overall winner and two runners-up for particular praise.
In the meantime, Sakura Group who have taken over the event and put the Tokyo International Art Fair on a new high has highlighted some outstanding exhibitors for visitors to must see.
Christine Climent from France (booth 1M05) grew up among the forests, rivers, and castles of the Loire Valley. In the series of paintings created for the TIAF, she used circles of color to evoke the sparkling essence of life and the lightness of living.
RJ Wafer / USA (booth A02)
RJ Wafer from USA (booth A02) is a 360 photographer from Brooklyn, NY. He’s made a career out of bringing new technologies to market, including work with 3D printing, telepresence robotics, VR and AR projects, and for the last 25 years, he’s also taken pictures and shot video for live music. Given his background, 360 photography is the perfect way to capture the images he envisions. RJ orients his shots into tiny planets and prints them on sheet metal to bring out the light. A must see at the Tokyo International Art Fair this year!
Big and Small Art Gallery (booth A21) Philippines
Big and Small Art Gallery (booth A21) Philippines representing MB Pacquing (Filipino b. 1988) was born in Cagayan Valley Philippines. Pacquing's titled work " Immortality" features a complex layering of images and styles, ranging from realism, anatomy organs and abstraction. He views this layering process as a metaphor for the multifaceted inter national identity. MB Pacquing also assume there is 'no such thing' as immortality. In literal terms you are of course correct, but in social terms 'immortality' is rather different.
Furthermore a selection of local Japanese artists will be exhibiting and selling their original artworks such as; Risa Wada Tan, CHIKA TAKEI, Ogasawara Masumi Gallery, MT, and artist Makoto Ambo.
We all welcome you to visit the 7th edition of the Tokyo International Art Fair on Friday 29th November and Saturday 30th November 2024.
You can book your tickets online here: https://www.tokyoartfair.com/tickets
Dates & Times:
Friday 29th November 2024, 18.00 - 21.00 - Opening - private view by invitation & ticket only. Including Champagne Reception, Private View and Vernissage and DJ Katsuya Everywhere. Tickets available here http://www.tokyoartfair.com/tickets
Saturday 30th November 2024, 11.00 - 18.00 - Open to the public, free entrance. Reserve your free ticket online: http://www.tokyoartfair.com/tickets
Live painting and the Sakura Art Prize at 17.45. Pre-book tickets here http://www.tokyoartfair.com/tickets
Venue:
BELLE SALLE Roppongi
Japan, 〒106-0032 Tokyo, Minato, Roppongi, 7 Chome−18−18, 住友不動産六本木通ビル
For more information about the Tokyo International Art Fair, please go to: www.tokyoartfair.com
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Sakura Group Press Department
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