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December 8, 2014
ART│Kazunari Suzuki 'PURO', Yuga Miyahara 'Sange'
ART | Two Photography Exhibitions Launch Simultaneously in the Same Building
Kazushige Suzuki "PURO", Mugah Miyahara "sange"
Starting February 28 (Thursday), hpgrp GALLERY TOKYO in Omotesando presents "PURO," a solo exhibition by photographer Kazushige Suzuki, and "sange," a new exhibition by photographer Mugah Miyahara. "sange" runs until March 24 (Sunday) at hpgrp Gallery, while "PURO" will be held until April 23 (Tuesday) at IOSSELLIANI T-02-IOS, the sole directly managed store in Japan for the Italian jewelry brand Iosselliani, located on the second floor of the same building.
Text by YANAKA Tomomi
Exhibitions "Shiroi-iro ni Matsuwaru" and "28cm" to be Displayed in Two Phases
Iosselliani, a jewelry brand born in Rome in 1997, is renowned for its substantial yet refined pieces that blend Italian tradition with a unique style, created by a duo of Italian designers. To enrich the in-store experience, Iosselliani adorns its space with art, timed with new product arrivals and events.
This exhibition is planned in conjunction with the launch of "PURO," a new brand embodying the traditional goldsmithing techniques of yesteryear, starting in March. Kazushige Suzuki, who also works as a photographer for artworks, advertisements, and magazines, will present his photography. The exhibition will be divided into two periods. From February 28 (Thursday) to March 20 (Wednesday, holiday), "Shiroi-iro ni Matsuwaru" will be showcased, exploring various shades of white captured in snowy landscapes. The second period, from March 21 (Thursday) to April 23 (Tuesday), will feature "28cm," a series that intentionally fixes the camera's focus at 28 centimeters, creating a world bathed in light through its deliberate lack of sharp focus.
Mugah Miyahara's Evocative Photographs, Rooted in Ikebana
Mugah Miyahara's "sange" presents evocative photographs, uniquely crafted by an artist who studied ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, at Ikebono, considered the origin of flower arrangement. Miyahara, known for his distinctive worldview expressed across fashion photography, CD jackets for top musicians, and advertisements, has actively held solo exhibitions internationally in Milan, Munich, and beyond. His multifaceted perspective and the dreamlike worlds he creates through his unique lens are sure to captivate visitors.
The works of both artists are available for purchase on the official online store of H.P. France, which operates hpgrp Gallery. We encourage you to visit the venues and hop between them to immerse yourself in their diverse photographic worlds.
Kazushige Suzuki "PURO"
Period | February 28 (Thursday) - April 23 (Tuesday)
Hours | 11:00 - 19:30 *Irregular holidays, excluding New Year's holidays
Venue | IOSSELLIANI T-02-IOS
5-1-15 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo CH Building 2F
Tel. 03-3797-1508
Mugah Miyahara "sange"
Period | February 28 (Thursday) - March 24 (Sunday) *Closed Mondays
Hours | 11:00 - 19:30
Venue | hpgrp GALLERY TOKYO
5-1-15 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo CH Building B1F
Tel. 03-3797-1507