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We are pleased to announce that we organise the first exhibition of Soejima Taihei in London.

His photographic works explore the intricate dance between technology and time, preposition and thought and narrative and sensation all captured through the lens of a traditional film camera.

Venue St Mary’s Primrose Hill (2 Elsworthy Road, London NW3 3DJ)

Date/Opening hours 20th April 10am-4pm & 21st April 12:30pm-4pm

This exhibition is an experimental programme for arti fiant to support Japanese artists in London regardless their medium.

 

This exhibition unveils a collection of fantastical landscape images of Mount Ararat, created by combining generative AI and classical silver halide film techniques. Mount Ararat, an actual volcano nestled in the Caucasus, is steeped in legend as the supposed landing site of Noah’s Ark. It is revered as a sacred place across various religions and ethnicities, making it a unique and compelling theme.

Through the innovative mixture of generative AI and silver halide film, this exhibition seeks to express the rich historical tapestry of the mountain. It portrays the delicate interplay between narrative and human connection, allowing the artworks to breathe life into the mountain’s significance. Viewers are invited to embark on a journey of exploration, delving into its role as a sacred site across various religions and ethnicities.

 

SOEJIMA Taihei (born 1992)

Born and raised in Tokyo, the artist has dedicated his career to the exploration of photographic media, seamlessly blending classical and digital techniques. His works are driven by profound interest in history and narrative, and are centred around the compelling theme: “What is the story necessary for a human to be human?” His unique interest and approach have shaped his distinctive style, making his works a captivating journey through physical and psychological lens. He completed a Master in Global Art Practice and a Bachelor in Sculpture degrees both from Tokyo University of Arts.

His recent exhibitions include “The Electricity (Group, Tokyo 2022)”, “IAG AWARDS 2021 EXHIBITION (Group, Tokyo 2021)” and “Sprout (Solo, Tokyo 2020).

This year, he has been awarded a fellowship by Pola Art Foundation.

(14 April 2024)

afloat

 

Thank you for all visited and involved our exhibition “Flows“. There were quite a few great encounters during the period.

We are looking forward to seeing you all on the next exhibition.

(19 October 2021)

FLOWS

arti fiant is delighted to announce Flows, an exhibition of contemporary Japanese ceramic arts from 4th to 17th Oct in the heart of Mayfair, London as a part of the London Asian Contemporary Art (LACA).

This exhibition focuses on ceramics that illustrate flows of time-honoured techniques, artists’ individual expressions and cycles of nature. The exquisitely elaborated works which will be exhibited emphasise the eternal cycle of renewal and evolution.

　Artists: Fukuoka Yuri, Ishida Kazuya and Maeta Akihiro

　Venue: Varana (14 Dover St, London W1S 4LW)

　Date: 4th - 16th Oct 2021 (Mon-Sat 10:00-18:00)

(05 September 2021)

Our Trip to Japan

During the lockdown period in the UK, we faced a quite hard situation as other people, businesses, and institutions did. Japan also confronted the difficulties at the same time. Our business partners there have been strongly affected by the economic turn-down.

We decided to venture on a trip to Japan to meet artists. We were sure it was vital to listen to their voice directly and talk about the future at this time. We chose two regions, Shigaraki and Bizen, from the six ancient kilns which are regarded as the most noteworthy long-established kilns in Japan.

We are pleased to announce that we have agreed to collaborate with two artists during our trip. We are excited to introduce their works.

Shigaraki

We went to Shigaraki at first. Shigaraki is a town deep in the mountains. The region the town located was famous for Ninja during the later medieval era.

We visited an artist-led studio which aims to create a new contemporary style of Shigaraki ware. In there, we could meet and talk with Fukuoka Yuri (Please click the link) and luckily with Ueda Yuji who is working with Kaikai KiKi Gallery led by Takashi Murakami.

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Bizen

Our next destination was Bizen. The heartland of Bizen ware, renowned of its traditional unglazed style, is Imbe town.

We visited Ishida Kazuya’s studio (Please click the link). He is one of the most talented YBAs (Young Bizen Artists) who have collaborated with Oxford University to build an “Anagama“ kiln.

We also went to the YBAs exhibition in Tenmaya Gallery in Okayama.

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(11 August 2020)

These days will pass

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In front of the Camden Art Centre, we found a signboard saying “Please believe these days will pass“ with capital letters in vivid colours.

Now, people and organisations restart moving forward to revitalise our society.

The virus has brought hard days, but the days will pass. We should progress for more resilient and sustainable future.

We are preparing for the days to come.

(26 May 2020)

We are working, from home

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We hope this message finds you well.
It is time to stay at home, but we are working from home. We are answering enquiries and sending out images of our pieces.

Please get in touch if there is something you would like to discuss or if you would like to know a price. You can find a contact form on each work’s page. It might take more time to arrange deliveries, but they are available.

This is a hard time for all; however, maybe the right moment to think about future home decorations or the relationship between nature and human behaviour. There would be an idea behind Japanese aesthetics for answering these issues.

Keep well and best wishes,
arti fiant

(01 Apr 2020)

Celebrating a centenary year of Anglo-Japanese relationship

This year is an anniversary of ceramic art history in the UK. A hundred year ago, Bernard Leach (1887-1979)  and Hamada Shoji (1894-1978) moved to England from Japan and started a pottery in St Ives, Cornwall. The ceramic studio; The Leach Pottery, has established studio pottery we can see today. Their accomplishment in 1920 was a tipping point of the ceramic art world.

We, arti fiant, celebrates the centennial anniversary with some new acquisition of Hamada’s beautiful works. If you feel an interest in our latest portfolio of his pieces, please contact us. 

(01 Feb 2020)