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EXHIBITION

Chiasme – Group Exhibition by Ishiguro Hikaru, Ishimatsu Yufu, Tazaki Ari, and Matsuda Nayuko

aaploit is pleased to present “Chiasme,” a group exhibition featuring four artists—Ishiguro Hikaru, Ishimatsu Yufu, Tazaki Ari, and Matsuda[…]

FEATURE ARTICLE

Sato Raimu: Redefining Contemporary Sculpture Through Ball-Jointed Dolls

A Revolutionary Voice in Contemporary Art and Body Representation Introduction: At the Crossroads of Tradition and Innovation In the[…]

EXHIBITION

Mizuki Uematsu Solo Exhibition “Sayuragi (さゆらぎ)”

Exhibition Overview aaploit is pleased to present Mizuki Uematsu’s solo exhibition “Sayuragi (さゆらぎ).” Running from Friday, June 6 to[…]

EXHIBITION

Group Exhibition “hyperLOG” Announcement

aaploit is pleased to announce the group exhibition “hyperLOG,” curated by Okoshi Madoka, running from May 9 to May[…]

EXHIBITION

Sato Raimu Solo Exhibition “still life with innocence”

Exhibition Overview Contemporary doll art We are pleased to present “still life with innocence,” a solo exhibition by doll[…]

REVIEW

“Yuri-shiro-iro no” by Matsuda Nayuko

A Review by Saito Tsutomu Originally published in Japanese on note.com My 2025 graduation exhibition tour concluded with the[…]

REVIEW

“Thank You, December 31st” by Asano Miyabi

A Review by Saito Tsutomu Originally published in Japanese on note.com The graduation exhibition at Aichi University of the[…]

REVIEW

“A Vessel Filling a Cup, Breathing Within” by Ishimatsu Yufu

A Review by Saito Tsutomu Originally published in Japanese on note.com Ishimatsu Yufu’s work “A Vessel Filling a Cup,[…]

REVIEW

“Endless Circle” by Tazaki Ari

A Review by Saito Tsutomu Originally published in Japanese on note.com I ventured to Nezu to see Tazaki Ari’s[…]

REVIEW

“Utsuse no Himitsu ha Watashi nomi zo Shiru” by Ishiguro Hikaru

A Review by Saito Tsutomu Originally published in Japanese on note.com Ishiguro Hikaru’s work was displayed near the exit[…]

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