Double Vision: Contemporary Art from Japan (Russia)

This was the largest ever collection of contemporary Japanese art to be exhibited in Moscow, this exhibition was curated by young up-and-coming curator, Elena Yaichnikova (Independent) and Kenjiro Hosaka (The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo). The works of approximately 30 Japanese artists including Yoko Ono, Yayoi Kusuma, Yasumasa Morimura, Takashi Murakami, and Yoshitomo Nara, were displayed. During the exhibition period, the photographer Takashi Homma gave a lecture, and contactGonzo gave a performance.
Section 1: Reality/Ordinary world: 17 Ermolaevsky Lane
Section 2: Imaginary world/Phantasms: 10 Gogolevsky Blvd
Date | 13 March 2012 - 9 May 2012 |
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Venue | Moscow Museum of Modern Art |
Organizer | Japan Foundation, Moscow Museum of Modern Art, Russian Academy of Arts, Embassy of Japan in Russia |
Kenji Yanobe, Sun Child, 2011 : Opening of the exhibition
Motohiko Odani, ERECTRO (Clara), 2004 : Installation view
Front : Tadanori Yokoo, Series from "'Y'Junctions" and "Onsen"
Back : Izumi Kato, Untitled, 2004
Yoshinori Niwa, Looking for Vladimir Lenin at Moscow apartment, 2012 : Installation view