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March 31, 2015
CHROME HEARTS│Joe Foti Art Exhibition "FLOOJIN STAMP ART SHOW" Now Underway
CHROME HEARTS│Chrome Hearts
Exhibition and sale of artworks by Joe Foti, Richard Stark's close friend
Joe Foti Art Exhibition "FLOOJIN STAMP ART SHOW" Now On
Upon closer inspection, the torsos (mannequins) on display are entirely leather, their fetishistic aura perfectly suited to the works of artist Joe Foti.
Joe Foti's artworks are available for exhibition and sale, alongside a lineup of special items from "FOTI by CHROME HEARTS ITEMS." The exhibition runs until November 16 (Monday) at CHROME HEARTS TOKYO and CHROME HEARTS OSAKA.
Text by OPENERSPhotos by Emiko Hara
"What Chrome Hearts loves, to all who love Chrome Hearts."
An art message from Richard Stark
At CHROME HEARTS TOKYO (Chrome HeartsTokyo), the first-floor exhibition space is adorned with Joe Foti's works, where his unique, darkly inspired figures and the "FOTI by CHROME HEARTS ITEMS" are displayed in a harmonious fusion.
Pendant tops with angel bodies and skull faces, rings featuring skulls in Boy Scout uniforms holding knives – these Chrome Hearts designs, inspired by the work of artist Joe Foti, and his pieces that create harmony with them, offer an irresistible expression for Chrome Hearts fans.
Also on display are numerous "FOTI by CHROME HEARTS ITEMS," designed by Joe Foti and produced by Chrome Hearts, which originated from his "skull figure" art exhibited in past solo shows. New items including chains, key rings, pendants, and T-shirts are also noteworthy.
JOE FOTI(Joe Foti)
Born in Queens, New York, in 1962. Appointed to head of Art at Chrome Hearts in 1990. Relocated to Japan from 1998 to 2003 to pursue his creative activities. He is a childhood friend of Richard Stark, designer and owner of Chrome Hearts, who shares his passion for art.
In February 2002, he held his solo exhibition "Fisting Scars" at CHROME HEARTS TOKYO. In September of the same year, he held the solo exhibition "Phantasmagoria" at CHROME HEARTS OSAKA. His works have been exhibited and sold since the opening of CHROME HEARTS TOKYO and CHROME HEARTS OSAKA, and have been featured in all issues of Chrome Hearts Magazine.
For further details about his work, please visit his website.
www.joefoti.net

Joe Foti Art Exhibition "FLOOJIN STAMP ART SHOW"
CHROME HEARTS TOKYO, CHROME HEARTS OSAKA
On display until November 16, 2009 (Monday)
CHROME HEARTS TOKYO
6-3-14 Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-5766-1081
Hours: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Weekdays), 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Weekends & Holidays)
http://www.chromehearts.com
http://www.united-arrows.co.jp/ch/

