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INTERVIEW | Artist Tatsuo Nishino Interview Gallery
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INTERVIEW | Artist Tatsuo Nishino Interview Gallery

Tatzu Nishi, in New York
Nishi has undertaken various art projects worldwide, with one of his representative works being "The Merlion Hotel," exhibited at the 2011 Singapore Biennale (continued in Gallery No. 21).<br />Tatzu Nishi The Merlion Hotel, 2011, Marina Bay, Singapore<br />Photo: Yusuke Hattori, Courtesy of the artist and ARATANIURANO
In 1997, Nishi first attempted an installation in his signature style of "enclosing an outdoor stone monument," titled "obdach." The stone monument targeted at that time was "Der Tauzieher." <br />Tazro Niscino obdach, 1997, Cologne, Germany<br />(Sculpture: Der Tauzieher, 1908, Nikolaus Friedrich)<br />Photo by Detlef Ritz, Courtesy of the artist and ARATANIURANO
"obdach" Tazro Niscino obdach, 1997, Cologne, Germany<br />Photo by Carsten Gliese, Courtesy of the artist and ARATANIURANO
"obdach" Tazro Niscino obdach, 1997, Cologne, Germany<br />Photo by Carsten Gliese, Courtesy of the artist and ARATANIURANO
"obdach" Tazro Niscino obdach, 1997, Cologne, Germany<br />(Sculpture: Der Tauzieher, 1908, Nikolaus Friedrich)<br />Photo by Carsten Gliese, Courtesy of the artist and ARATANIURANO
"Chéri in the sky," created on the rooftop of Ginza Maison Hermès in 2006.<br />2006 Chéri in the sky (The Pyrotechnician, Atelier Gilod-Ezzoubir), Exhibition at Maison Hermès 8F Le Forum Tokyo, Japan<br />© Nacása & Partners Inc., Courtesy of Hermès Japon
"Chéri in the sky" 2006 Chéri in the sky (The Pyrotechnician, Atelier Gilod-Ezzoubir), Exhibition at Maison Hermès 8F Le Forum Tokyo, Japan<br />© Nacása & Partners Inc., Courtesy of Hermès Japon
"Chéri in the sky" 2006 Chéri in the sky (The Pyrotechnician, Atelier Gilod-Ezzoubir), Exhibition at Maison Hermès 8F Le Forum Tokyo, Japan<br />© Nacása & Partners Inc., Courtesy of Hermès Japon
The stone monument surrounded by "Chéri in the sky." <br />2006 Chéri in the sky (The Pyrotechnician, Atelier Gilod-Ezzoubir), Exhibition at Maison Hermès 8F Le Forum Tokyo, Japan<br />©Michel Denancé, Courtesy of Hermès Japon
"Buddha of Tofu and Halo of Soy Sauce - Pure Land," exhibited at the 2009 Aichi Triennale.<br />Tatzu Nishi Buddha of Tofu and Halo of Soy Sauce - Pure Land, 2009, C print, h.164 × w.120 cm, Courtesy of the artist and ARATANIURANO
Nishi's latest work is "Discovering Columbus." For about two and a half months from late September 2012, he created a "living room" by completely enclosing the Columbus statue towering over the streets of New York.<br />Tatzu Nishi Discovering Columbus<br />Photo: Go Sugimoto, Courtesy of the artist and ARATANIURANO
"The total cost for 'Discovering Columbus' was about 200 million yen, and it was organized by a non-profit organization called the Public Art Fund. It was all funded by donations. It's amazing that New York has so many wealthy individuals who donate large sums to art, starting with Mayor Bloomberg."
"Discovering Columbus" Tatzu Nishi Discovering Columbus<br />Photo: Go Sugimoto, Courtesy of the artist and ARATANIURANO
"Discovering Columbus" Tatzu Nishi Discovering Columbus<br />Photo: GION, Courtesy of the artist and ARATANIURANO
The Columbus statue surrounded by "Discovering Columbus." <br />Tatzu Nishi Discovering Columbus<br />Photo: Tatzu Nishi, Courtesy of the artist and ARATANIURANO
"Discovering Columbus" The Columbus statue is built at a considerable height, so unless you look far up, you wouldn't notice it while walking normally.
"Discovering Columbus"
"Discovering Columbus"
"What I create is minimal. When I first build a room, I design it based on the average room size of that country. I don't alter the monument itself. In other words, it's a minimal interior."
"The Merlion Hotel"<br />Tatzu Nishi The Merlion Hotel, 2011, Marina Bay, Singapore<br />Photo: Yusuke Hattori, Courtesy of the artist and ARATANIURANO
The famous Merlion was what "The Merlion Hotel" surrounded.<br />Tatzu Nishi The Merlion Hotel, 2011, Marina Bay, Singapore<br />Photo: Tatzu Nishi, Courtesy of the artist and ARATANIURANO
"The Merlion Hotel" Tatzu Nishi The Merlion Hotel, 2011, Marina Bay, Singapore<br />Photo: Yusuke Hattori, Courtesy of the artist and ARATANIURANO
"The Merlion Hotel" Tatzu Nishi The Merlion Hotel, 2011, Marina Bay, Singapore<br />Photo: Yusuke Hattori, Courtesy of the artist and ARATANIURANO
"The Merlion Hotel" Tatzu Nishi The Merlion Hotel, 2011, Marina Bay, Singapore<br />Photo: Yusuke Hattori, Courtesy of the artist and ARATANIURANO
"The Merlion Hotel" Tatzu Nishi The Merlion Hotel, 2011, Marina Bay, Singapore<br />Photo: SIngapore Biennale Office, Courtesy of the artist and ARATANIURAN
Before "Discovering Columbus" in New York in 2012, he created "Hotel Gent," which transformed the clock tower of a station building in Ghent, Austria, into a hotel.<br />Tatzu Nishi alias Tazu Rous, Hotel Gent, 2012<br />Photo: Dirk Pauwels, Courtesy of the artist and ARATANIURANO
"Hotel Gent" Tatzu Nishi alias Tazu Rous, Hotel Gent, 2012<br />Photo: Tazu Rous, Courtesy of the artist and ARATANIURANO
"Hotel Gent" Tatzu Nishi alias Tazu Rous, Hotel Gent, 2012<br />Photo: Lisa Spilliaert, Courtesy of the artist and ARATANIURANO
"Hotel Gent" Tatzu Nishi alias Tazu Rous, Hotel Gent, 2012<br />Photo: Dirk Pauwels, Courtesy of the artist and ARATANIURANO
"Hotel Gent" Tatzu Nishi alias Tazu Rous, Hotel Gent, 2012<br />Photo: Dirk Pauwels, Courtesy of the artist and ARATANIURANO
"Hotel Gent" Tatzu Nishi alias Tazu Rous, Hotel Gent, 2012<br />Photo: Dirk Pauwels, Courtesy of the artist and ARATANIURANO
Tatzu Nishi says, "There is value in what no one has seen before." How will he surprise the world next?
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