NEWS

  • First Steps in Art. Debut of HOP ART!

    2019-06-18 16:00

    HOP ART was designed to be the "first step" in bringing artwork into your life.

    We respond to those who yearn to hang a painting in their room but are unable to take the first step because they do not have a large space, cannot make a hole in the wall, the price is too high, or do not know what to choose.

    The picture is set from the beginning in a chic charcoal gray frame.
    It is about one size smaller than A4, so it can be displayed in a small place in your home.
    An assembled stand is included with the picture, so it can be placed on a shelf like a picture frame or easily hung on the wall with drawing slips.


    HOP ART
    【First Participating Artists】
    Hevio Tamamura / Momoyon / Masaomi Kato / Tatsuya Inoue / Neko Rinna / JOJO YAN / LISE / Oyamaneko / Yuka Izuhara

    【Size】
    Main body: approx. 265 x 220 mm
    When the pedestal is used: about 280×220×80mm

    【Material】
    Frame and base: paper
    Bag/Protective board: Plastic

    【Price】
    3,000 yen (excluding tax)

    【Online Sales RADIPASSTORE】
    https://funky802.com/shop/

    【Contact Us】 DMOARTS
    onlineshop@dmoarts.com

  • Hotel Lodge Maishima × digmeout art development begins

    2019-06-17 19:00

    Starting in June 2019, digmeout and Hotel Lodge Maishima, a lodging facility located in the Maishima area, which is easily accessible from the center of Osaka City, have launched a collaborative project.
    As a first step, a series of artworks produced by digmeout, "My First ART," will be installed at the front desk of the hotel and can be viewed and purchased on-site. We also plan to continue developing artworks in the facility in the future.
    Enjoy art in the nature-rich Hotel Lodge Maishima.


    Osaka Resort Hotel Lodge Maishima
    2-3-75, Midori, Kitaminato, Konohana-ku, Osaka, 554-0042
    TEL : 06-6460-6688
    https://www.lodge-maishima.com

  • Haruka Kanzaki Solo Exhibition “ON THE WAY BACK HOME”

    2019-06-14 10:00

    2019 6/14 Fri. - 6/27 Thu.
    10:00-21:00(Closes at 6:00 p.m. on the last day only)

    Reception Party 6/15 Sat. 19:00-
    Gallery Talk 6/15 Sat. 19:00-



    DMOARTS is pleased to present "ON THE WAY BACK HOME," Haruka Kanzaki's second solo exhibition at DMOARTS, following last year.

    Kanzaki is a designer / illustrator based in Tokyo.
    The rhythm of the sharpness and blotting of the ink is pleasantly rhythmic, and the artist draws up a fresh and light depiction of the mundane.
    Last year, he participated in the art book "digmeout 07" and has been involved in various commissioned works.

    The works expressed in this exhibition are based on stories that came to the artist's own mind.
    It's like something you've seen before for everyone, or seen on your travels.
    For some, it is on the way to somewhere, and for others, on the way home.
    We hope you will enjoy the stories that fold over and over in the days that follow.



    [Artist Statement]
    It is a Saturday morning at the beginning of April. Another all-night day is over, and I open the window that has been closed for days. On the TV, which I had left on instead of a clock, the weatherman or announcer is excitedly talking about the early summer weather.
    Before I know it, the cherry blossom season is over, and my winter clothes, which have not been put away, are cramped and shriveled up in the corner of my bed.

    Woman. It's so warm, I wish I could go to the beach, or if I didn't have a deadline today, I'd totally go to the beach.

    Next scene. The woman is in a car crossing a bridge. The windows are fully open and loud music is playing in the car. She is wearing sunglasses, so we cannot see her expression, but she is humming a tune.

    I painted this exhibit, wondering what would happen.
    Where are you going?" I want to travel endlessly, saying things like, "Umm, I'm on my way home." If I get bored, I can just come back.



    [Profile]
    Haruka Kanzaki
    Graduated from Kuwasawa Design School in 2017
    Graphic Designer / Illustrator
    While working as a company employee, he is also active as a freelancer.
    https://digmeout.net/artists/haruka-kanzaki/

  • Rooo Lou exhibition “LIFE“

    2019-05-31 08:00

    2019.5/31 Fri. - 6/13 Thu.
    10:00 - 21:00 (Closes at 6:00 p.m. on the last day only)



    Reception Party 5/31 Fri. 19:00-
    Gallery Talk 5/31 Fri. 19:00-



    We are pleased to announce Rooo Lou's solo exhibition "LIFE".
    Rooo Lou is a designer/illustrator whose work is characterized by simple line drawings of people and soft colors. Currently based in Tokyo, this will be the artist's first solo exhibition in her hometown of Osaka.
    In addition to approximately 30 artworks, merchandise will be available for purchase at this exhibition. Please take this opportunity to visit the exhibition.



    [Artist’s Statement]
    For the past several years, I have been focusing on "people" in my work.
    Are they laughing, angry, or sad?
    I hope you will enjoy each work in its own interpretation.



    [Profile]
    Rooo Lou
    Designer / Illustrator
    She focuses on portraits that are simple with minimal expression and color, but that convey emotion and individuality.
    https://digmeout.net/artists/rooo-lou/

  • ayako anemone POP-UP

    2019-05-27 20:00




    2019.6.8 Sat.-



    The embroidery and textile brand "ayako anemone" will make its first appearance at DMOARTS.
    The concept was "what's in someone's treasure chest."
    Delicate and colorful botanical motif accessories are attractive.


    ayako anemone
    An embroidered accessory brand by designer Ayako Fujiwara, who creates textiles on the theme of plants, that makes every day colorful and fun.

  • “My First ART in BBG” – Second half of the exhibition

    2019-05-17 16:18

    “My First ART in BBG” Reception Party
    2019.5.24 Fri. 18:00-
    BANK BED GALLERY in GUEST HOUSE DENCHI
    2-8-5 Nishi Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0035, Japan

    We will hold a reception party for DMOARTS' exhibition "My First ART in BBG" at BANK BED GALLERY in GUEST HOUSE DENCHI, Asakusa!
    Also, starting from this day when the second half of the exhibition begins, there will be new artworks by Desk Akimoto, bags by ALTERNATIVE TEXTURE, and "HOP ART", the sister art series of My First ART!
    Everyone is welcome to stop by.


    ■Tsukue Akimoto
    Exhibiting and selling the works of artist Desk Akimoto, whose works have been well-received at DMOARTS with their strangeness, weakness, statelessness, and overwhelming presence! Enjoy the addictive worldview that has won him great acclaim at exhibitions in Asia.



    ■Akimoto Tsukue "Collage Book Making Workshop
    Date and Time: Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26, 2019
    Fee: Booklet 1,620 yen / Sheet 1,080 yen (tax included)
    Time required: 30 min.
    Printed materials and clippings collected from various countries from Akimoto desk's workshop will come to BANK BED GALLERY! Why don't you create your own mysterious collage of your choice?
    No rules, just use your creativity and have fun!

    The artist will be in the gallery from around 1:00 pm. Anyone is welcome to come and join us. A small gift will be offered to those who make a reservation in advance.
    For reservations and inquiries, please contact:bbg@denchi-asakusa.jp / 050-1194-0168



    ■ALTERNATIVE TEXTURE"Dried Flower Bags"
    ALTERNATIVE TEXTURE's Dried Flower Bag is a vinyl bag that contains dried flowers in a variety of colors. The front, back, and even the handle of the bag are decorated with natural flowers, making it a gorgeous and bold item never seen anywhere before.
    BANK BED GALLERY will also sell limited-edition designs collaborated with illustrator Prayer Kito, as well as a new succotash bag.
    alternativetexture.com



    ■ digmeout presents「HOP ART」
    digmeout, which produces the "My First ART" series of framed art for 10,000 yen, is pleased to announce the first appearance at BANK BED GALLERY of the much-requested and more affordable "HOP ART" art series!
    For my room or as a gift for that someone. As your first step to buying art, choose one of the 3,000 yen flat rate pieces of art by up-and-coming young artists.
    Artist:Hevio Tamamura、Momoyon、Masaomi Kato、Tatsuya Inoue、Neko Rinna、JOJO YAN、LISE、Oyamaneko、Yukaizuhara


    “My First ART in BBG”
    2019.4.26 Fri. ~ 2019.6.23 Sun. My First ART Participating Artists:
    chiaki kohara / Neko Syogun / Palm Graphics / Heroshi Nakyamera / Momoyon / Chika Tanigawa / Yoriko Youda / Ryohei Yamashita / Sachicafe / Katsuyuki Hoshino / eimi / riya / Keiko Ogawa / Madoka Kinoshita / Kazuko Taniguchi / Hikari Yamazaki / WORD ART PRESS & SUPPLY / buggy / Aki Miyajima / groovisions and more!

    BANK BED GALLERY in GUEST HOUSE DENCHI
    2-8-5 Nishi Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0035, Japan
    050-1194-0168
    info@denchi-asakusa.jp
    www.denchi-asakusa.jp

  • Ryoki Kurasaki Solo Exhibition “Traces Of The Soul”

    2019-05-04 12:00

    2019.5/17 Fri. - 5/30 Thu.
    10:00-21:00 (Closes at 6:00 p.m. on the last day only)


    Reception Party 5/18 Sat. 18:00-
    Gallery Talk 5/18 Sat. 19:00-



    DMOARTS is pleased to present "Traces Of The Soul," a solo exhibition by Ryoki Kurasaki.
    Kurasaki paints portraits based on oil paintings and burns the eyes of the painted figures. He attempts to pursue the reality of the painted motifs by using the phenomena and materials generated by burning the canvas, the exposed space, and the compositional elements of the canvas itself.
    In this exhibition, the "Traces Of The Soul" series, which expresses life and soul through soot and burn marks created by burning canvas, and the "Blindness" series, which expresses our attitude toward death and the way we face it in today's society, where death is far away, through blurred depictions of the dead and burning eyes as a motif.
    This is the first solo exhibition in Osaka by the artist, who has been well received at UNKNOWN ASIA and ART OSAKA. We hope you will take this opportunity to visit the exhibition.



    [Artist's Statement]
    Fire has often been a metaphor for life.
    This is because the "burning while consuming fuel" of a flame is similar to the "feeding while active" of humans, and the "extinguishing" of a fire is associated with "death," among other things.
    By incorporating fire into my work, I attempt to approach the reality of the motifs depicted.



    [PROFILE]
    Ryoki Kurasaki
    1995 Born in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
    2016 Graduated from Kyushu Designer Gakuin


    ・exhibition
    2016
    "Heart Art in FUKUOKA 2016" Fukuoka Asian Art Museum Fukuoka
    "Joint Exhibition of Local New Creators" Iwataya, Fukuoka
    2017
    "Paris Fashion Week" Amijed booth France
    "DISCOVER THE ONE JAPANERE ART" Galerie JOSEPH Saint Martin France
    "UNKNOWN ASIA 2017" Osaka
    2018
    "A SIGN OF EMOTION" Masataka contemporary Tokyo
    "13th Tugboat Award Winners Group Exhibition" Tokyo
    "UNKNOWN ASIA 2018" Osaka


    ・Art fair
    2018
    "ART OSAKA 2018" Osaka(DMOARTS)
    "Art Expo Malaysia 2018" Malaysia(LSD)
    "PARIS CONTEMPORARY ART SHOW" France(Gallery Kogure)
    "ART ASIA 2018" Korea(Gallery Kogure)
    2019
    "Taipei Dangdai 2019" Taipei(Roentgenwerke AG)
    "ART FAIR PHILIPPINES 2019" Philippines(Gallery Kogure)
    "ART FAIR TOKYO 2019" Tokyo(Gallery Kogure)
    "ART CENTRAL 2019" Hong Kong(Gallery Kogure)


    ・Awards
    13th Tugboat Awards, Honorable Mention
    UNKNOWN ASIA 2018 Jury's Ryoichi Matsuo Award (TEZUKAYAMA GALLERY)


    ・Media Coverage
    2017 "The Guide Artists" Published in Volumes 8 and 10 Spain
    2018 "The Guide Artists" Japanese artist special issue cover and artwork
        Nikkei Plus 10 "Art Special
    2019 Art Collectors March issue

  • Saki Matsumura solo exhibition “Chi to zu”

    2019-05-01 13:00

    Saki Matsumura, whose latest solo exhibition "the eyes: they see" will be held at DMOARTS, will simultaneously hold a solo exhibition "the earth and the figure" at H.P.FRANCE WINDOW GALLERY MARUNOUCHI in Marunouchi, Tokyo.



    Saki Matsumura constructs multi-layered screens using various techniques such as stencil and silkscreen.
    The title of this exhibition is taken from the book by E.J. Rubin, a psychologist who proposed "Rubin's vase," which is a representative example of Gestalt psychology. One of the concepts described in the book is that people cannot perceive things that extend uniformly to their field of vision, and that they perceive shapes only when there are two dissimilar regions. These two areas are divided into "figure" and "ground," with "figure" emerging as a form and "ground" as its background. There is no clear motif in Matsumura's works. However, after viewing his works, a strong image remains in the viewer's mind. This is the result of his careful selection of the elements of his works, such as the fine texture of the materials, the rubbing of the paint, and the unevenness in certain areas, and his painstaking composition, which sometimes inverts the relationship between the ground and the figure.
    We hope you will take this opportunity to visit the exhibition.



    [Overview]
    Saki Matsumura solo exhibition「Chi to zu」
    Friday, April 19, 2019 - Friday, May 17, 2019
    Location:H.P.FRANCE WINDOW GALLERY MARUNOUCHI
    Marunouchi Building 1F, 2-4-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-6301, Japan
    Hours: Mon-Sat 11:00-21:00 / Sun & Holidays 11:00-20:00
    Organizing:hpgrp gallery tokyo (http://hpgrpgallery.com/window)
    Cooperation:DMOARTS / digmeout

  • DMOARTS presents “My First ART in BBG”

    2019-04-30 19:00

    2019.4.26 Fri. - 2019.6.23 Sun.
    16:00-21:00

    Reception party : 5.24 Fri. 18:00-20:00
    *Please note that this is not the first day of the exhibition.


    DMOARTS makes its first appearance at BANK BED GALLERY in GUEST HOUSE DENCHI, Asakusa!
    My First ART", a series of prints of the same size and price, will be exhibited and sold.
    My First ART and original goods by representative DMOARTS artists will be displayed in the gallery space on the first floor, and My First ART by Tokyo-based DMOARTS artists will welcome guests in the guesthouse on the second floor.

    My First ART Participating Artists:
    chiaki kohara / Neko Syogun / Palm Graphics / Heroshi Nakyamera / Momoyon /
    Chika Tanigawa / Yoriko Youda / Ryohei Yamashita / Sachicafe / Katsuyuki Hoshino / eimi / riya / Keiko Ogawa /
    Madoka Kinoshita / Kazuko Taniguchi / Hikari Yamazaki / WORD ART PRESS & SUPPLY /
    buggy / Miyajima Aki / groovisions and more!


    BANK BED GALLERY in GUEST HOUSE DENCHI
    2-8-5 Nishi Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0035, Japan
    050-1194- 0168
    info@denchi-asakusa.jp
    www.denchi-asakusa.jp

  • FM802 30th Anniversary Kuroneko Design Collaboration Tote Bag

    2019-04-29 18:00

    【Sales start on May 23】
    In celebration of FM802's 30th anniversary, a tote bag designed in collaboration with the black cat Robin-chan is now available!
    Robin-chan, the popular character of Kuroneko Takumi, listens to records and chats on the microphone. The boombox is tuned to FM 802, of course!

    Starting May 23, it will be available at DMOARTS stores and the online store RADIPASSTORE!
    The inside of the bag has a nice pocket. It is large enough to hold a smart phone. On the front of the bag is a hoop to attach a key ring.

    Take a casual stroll around town in a retro and stylish limited-edition tote bag.

    [Prifile] kuronekodesign
    A Nagoya-based duo that has been active since 2011.
    Her picture books and sundries featuring "Robin-chan," a black cat, have been well received at her solo exhibitions and market events.
    He is expanding his activities, including being featured in Goncharov's Valentine's Day chocolates.
    https://digmeout.net/artists/kuronekodesign/
    Size:
    Depth 37 cm, Width 35 cm, Girth 10.5 cm
    Handle 27cm
    Pocket width 18, depth 10 cm
    *These are approximate sizes on a flat surface. There is a slight difference depending on the product.

    Material: cotton

    Contact Us:
    DMOARTS
    7F LUCUA 1100, 3-1-3 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka
    TEL 06-6450-8187
    MAIL onlineshop@dmoarts.com

    RADIPASSTORE
    https://funky802.com/shop/