NEWS

The contemporary art fair "ART OSAKA 2021" will be held from July 18 (Sun.) to 20 (Tue.) at Osaka City Central Public Hall (a nationally designated important cultural property). DMOARTS will introduce the works of two artists, Ryoki Kurasaki and Mitsumasa Miura.

[Artist]
Ryoki Kurasaki
The artist attempts to pursue the reality of the motif by burning the part of the oil portrait that used to be the eyes. The phenomena and materials generated by the flames as a metaphor for life, the exposed space, and the structure of the canvas itself are important components of the work.
https://dmoarts.com/artists/ryoki-kurasaki/

Koga Miura
He mainly creates two-dimensional works based on the theme of "chance, randomness, the boundary between manual and mechanical work, and labor. His method of production, in which decisions such as color scheme and composition are determined by random numbers, is intended to eliminate the hesitation that occurs in the process of creating an image from the picture plane, and to reflect an unconscious and pure act. He creates his works in order to reconsider the indifferent everyday life, so that even mechanically painted works can have their own unique expression.
https://dmoarts.com/artists/kogamiura/

[Overview]
・Date & Time
Sunday, July 18 - Tuesday, July 20, 2021
・Preview
July 18(Sun) 12:00-16:00 *VIP, invited guests and press only
・Open to the public
July 18 (Sun.) 16:00―20:00
July 19 (Mon) 12:00―20:00
July 20 (Tue) 11:00―17:00 ※Admission until 30 minutes before the end of the fair

・Venue
Osaka City Central Hall 3rd Floor [Medium Assembly Room / Small Assembly Room]
1-1-27 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0005, Japan

・Official Web Site
https://www.artosaka.jp/2021/jp/

※In order to limit the number of people in the venue, this fair requires advance reservations. We kindly ask that you make a reservation in advance via the official website before visiting the fair.

ART OSAKA 2021, the 19th edition of the contemporary art fair, will be held from July 18 (Sun.) to 20 (Tue.) [Preview: July 18 (Sun.) 12:00-16:00] at the Osaka Central Public Hall (a nationally designated Important Cultural Property). ART OSAKA" has the longest history of any ongoing art fair in Japan, and has been supported as a hotel-style art fair specializing in contemporary art. This year, ART OSAKA will take a new step forward by stepping out of the hotel and collaborating with Osaka's representative modern architecture.

The venue, Osaka Central Public Hall, is located in Nakanoshima and has been a popular venue for cultural, artistic, and social activities since its completion in 1918. The area is also the focus of much attention, with the National Museum of Art, Osaka, the Nakanoshima Library, the Festival Hall, and many other cultural spots gathered in the vicinity, and the Nakanoshima Art Museum, Osaka, scheduled to open in 2022. Nakanoshima is also surrounded by the Dojima River to the north and the Tosabori River to the south, making it an attractive environment surrounded by water and greenery despite being in the heart of the city.

ART OSAKA 2021" will be held in this beautiful cultural and artistic area. This year, 46 galleries of the best talent will gather to present paintings, sculptures, photographs, videos, prints, and installations, all selected by gallerists' unique aesthetic sense. We hope that this will be an opportunity for you to encounter a special piece of art. We hope you will enjoy the fusion of the public hall, where you can feel the breath of culture and art that has continued since the Taisho era, and contemporary art works that live in the present.

Admission is by advance reservation only, and the number of people in the venue will be limited. In order for everyone to enjoy the fair with peace of mind, we will take the utmost care to ensure that the fair is conducted safely and in accordance with guidelines for the prevention of new coronavirus infections. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation.