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The first things likely to come to mind from the phrase "Japanese contemporary art" are history or social issues-themed pop art, or cute characters that girls adore, like Hello Kitty. But there is much more to modern Japanese art, according to Seo Jin-seok, curator of the exhibition "Re: Membering - Next of Japan" which is running at Doosan Gallery and Alternative Space Loop in central Seoul.
It is true that we really never had much chance to see Japanese contemporary art other than pop arts represented by Takashi Murakami or Nara Yoshimoto," Seo said.
"But actually, young Japanese artists since the 1990s tend to enjoy art more personally as a private amusement rather than to consider its relevance to the society. This exhibition will be the first and most experimental exhibition to see a new side of Japanese contemporary art."
The new tendency of the Japanese art is captured in the exhibition title, "Re: Membering."
With "Re:" referring to the letters that appear on replied e-mails, the title implies that the artists, or the "members" of the show, exchange their personal memories and amusements with each other.
Twenty up and coming Japanese contemporary artists including Yoko Asakai, Kazuna Taguchi and Kaneuji Teppei display various paintings, photographs, sculptures, installations and videos at the exhibition.
It will be an interesting experience to see such diverse styles of works clustered in the same exhibition room. Half the exhibits can be found at one gallery and the rest at the other.
The exhibition runs through June 25 at Doosan Gallery in Yeonji-dong and Alternative Space Loop in Seogyo-dong, both in central Seoul. For more information, call (02) 708-5050 or visit www.doosanartcenter.com
By Park Min-young
(claire@heraldm.com)
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