Grand Seiko Art Pieces Adorned with Works by Daido Moriyama and Nobuyoshi Araki Exhibited | SEIKO

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Grand Seiko and Two Masters of Photography

The art project "Grand Seiko Avant-garde," a collaboration between Grand Seiko, photographer Daido Moriyama, and Nobuyoshi Araki, was announced at "BASEL WORLD" in 2016. These art pieces are exhibited at solo shows by both artists, held from May 28, 2016.

Text by WASEDA Kosaku (OPENERS)

Art Project: "Grand Seiko Avant-garde"

"Grand Seiko Avant-garde" is an art project initiated by Grand Seiko, inviting both Daido Moriyama and Nobuyoshi Araki. The works were first unveiled at "BASELWORLD 2016" held in Switzerland in March 2016.

This art project is based on the "Black Ceramics Limited Collection" from Grand Seiko, SEIKO's flagship brand launched in 1960. This is the first Grand Seiko model to feature ceramic on the entire front of the case.

The "Grand Seiko Avant-garde" was showcased at Baselworld 2016 and received high acclaim not only from the watch industry but also from art photography and art circles.

Straps Adorned with Works by Daido Moriyama and Nobuyoshi Araki Exhibited

For this "Black Ceramics Limited Collection," photographs provided by Moriyama and Araki were adopted for the strap designs. The surface of each strap is crafted by connecting strips of a single artwork.

©Daido Moriyama / Courtesy of Akio Nagasawa Gallery

Moriyama provided two pieces: fishnet stockings on a woman and a dog looking back ("Dog of Misawa"). These works are striking for their monochrome, cool aesthetic, graphical patterns, and narrative quality.

Araki contributed two pieces from his photobook "Hana Kyoku" (Flower Songs). His work explores themes of eros and thanatos, with the vibrant colors conveying the alluring vitality of flowers.

The art pieces created for this project will be exhibited at the artists' solo shows.

Daido Moriyama Solo Exhibition: SCANDALOUS
Period: Friday, April 15 – Sunday, June 19, 2016
*Grand Seiko Avant-garde exhibition: Saturday, May 28 – Sunday, June 5
Closed: Mondays, Tuesdays
Hours: 11:00 – 19:00

Venue: Akio Nagasawa Gallery

6F Ginsho Bldg., 4-9-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Nobuyoshi Araki Solo Exhibition: Shakyōrojin A, Age 76
Period: Wednesday, May 25 – Wednesday, June 29, 2016
*Grand Seiko Avant-garde exhibition: Saturday, May 28 – Saturday, June 4
Closed: Sundays, Mondays, National Holidays

Hours: 11:00 – 19:00

Venue: Taka Ishii Gallery Photography/Film

2F AXIS Bldg., 5-17-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Inquiries

Grand Seiko Avant-garde Special Website

http://www.seiko-watch.co.jp/gs/avant-garde/

☎ 0120-061-012 (SEIKO WATCH Customer Service)