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Foreigners Everywhere: Experiencing the 60th Venice Biennale Firsthand
A Review by Tsutomu SaitoOriginally published in Japanese on note.com I traveled to Venice, Italy from the end of[…]
“Ken” (Sphere) and the Layered Time: Osa Seiichiro’s Painting Practice
Osa Seiichiro’s paintings construct the picture plane through color fields composed of quadrilateral forms. Behind this practice lies a[…]
Paradoxical Dépaysement
A Review by Tsutomu SaitoOriginally published in Japanese on note.comJuly 27, 2025 The Paradox of Alienation in Gregor Schneider’s[…]
Masaki Hagino Solo Exhibition “Es weilt im Inneren / It dwells within”
Exhibition Announcement aaploit is pleased to present “Es weilt im Inneren / It dwells within,” a solo exhibition by[…]
Light Dwelling in Shadows – Tazaki Ari’s “reunion” and the Moment of Self-Awareness
I was pleased to introduce Tazaki Ari through aaploit’s group exhibition “Chiasm.” Although I arrived at the concept of[…]
“Rings of Mars” by Akiba Kohei and Osa Seiichiro
Opening Statement aaploit is pleased to present “Rings of Mars” (「MARSの環」), a two-person exhibition featuring painters Akiba Kohei and[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
Pierre Huyghe: Liminal – A Japanese Perspective
A Review by Saito Tsutomu Originally published in Japanese on note.comTranslated from Japanese with cultural context annotations In early[…]
Group Exhibition “hyperLOG”
aaploit is pleased to announce the group exhibition “hyperLOG,” curated by Okoshi Madoka, running from May 9 to May[…]
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[…]
Group Exhibition “Dust in the Teeth of the Comb”
Opening Statement aaploit is pleased to present “Dust in the Teeth of the Comb” (Kushi no Me no Hokori),[…]
“Yuri-shiro-iro no” by Matsuda Nayuko
A Review by Saito Tsutomu Originally published in Japanese on note.com Exhibition: Five Art Universities Exhibition / Musashino Art[…]
“Thank You, December 31st” by Asano Miyabi
A Review by Saito Tsutomu Originally published in Japanese on note.com Exhibition: Aichi University of the Arts Graduate Exhibition[…]
“A Vessel Filling a Cup, Breathing Within” by Ishimatsu Yufu
A Review by Saito Tsutomu Originally published in Japanese on note.com Exhibition: Saga University Graduation Exhibition Year: 2025 Medium:[…]
“community of” by Michimata Aoi
Opening Statement aaploit is pleased to present “community of,” a solo exhibition by Michimata Aoi from February 7 through[…]
“Endless Circle” by Tazaki Ari
A Review by Saito Tsutomu Originally published in Japanese on note.com Exhibition: Geidai Festival / “I Am the One[…]
“Moonwhite Castle” by Sato Raimu – aaploit
A Review by Saito TsutomuOriginally published in Japanese on note.com Exhibition: Tokyo Zokei University Graduation ExhibitionYear: 2023Medium: Stone powder[…]
“Utsuse no Himitsu ha Watashi nomi zo Shiru” by Ishiguro Hikaru
A Review by Saito Tsutomu Originally published in Japanese on note.com Exhibition: Tokyo Selection Exhibition Institution: Tohoku University of[…]
The Art History of Beautiful Girls: From Traditional Bijin-ga to Digital Culture
How Japanese visual culture transforms feminine representation from Edo period to contemporary digital environments By Saito TsutomuOriginally published in[…]