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【24.11.22.Fri~25.3.1.Sat】Tokio Kuniyoshi 個展「REGION FREE」
Exhibition Period:2024年11月22日 - 2025年03月01日
Hotel Anteroom Naha GALLERY9.5 NAHA will be hosting "REGION FREE," a solo exhibition by Okinawan photographer Tokio Kuniyoshi, currently based in New York.
This exhibition connects and intersects the energy of nature and the city through the expansion of photographic expression and reinterpretation as a medium, exploring the cultures and histories rooted in the diverse lands of Okinawa and New York. This will be Kuniyoshi's first solo exhibition in Okinawa, and will feature prints of New York landscapes and people on Ryukyu limestone and Okinawan shell ginger paper, works inspired by the traditional Okinawan pattern "Minsa," and a collaborative work with artist BANKIYO, who also has ties to Okinawa.
The exhibition is open to the public, so we look forward to your visit.
Tokio Kuniyoshi Solo Exhibition "REGION FREE"
Dates: Friday, November 22, 2024 - Saturday, March 1, 2025
Hours: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Venue: Hotel Anteroom Naha, 2nd Floor, GALLERY 9.5 NAHA
Free Admission
Organizer: Tokio Kuniyoshi
Supported by: Kobundo Communications, ASAKA Co., Ltd.
Planning Support: Seiko Ueda (MISENOMA)
Exhibited works and merchandise will be available for purchase. If you would like to purchase an exhibited work, please speak to the hotel staff. Items will be mailed to you after the exhibition ends. *Delivery date TBD
Payment: Cash or cashless payment (credit card/various electronic currencies)
Parking: 50 spaces, free (first-come, first-served; if no spaces are available, we will direct you to nearby paid parking)
Pre-Closing Reception: Artist Talk & Networking Event
With one week remaining until the end of the exhibition, we will be holding a pre-closing reception.
We will welcome Jun Kanna from the architecture industry for a cross-talk about his thoughts on his creative endeavors, the behind-the-scenes work, and his perspectives on working globally.
We will also be featuring a groundbreaking Ryukyuan dance performance by Chie Fukushima, a Ryukyuan performing arts performer featured in one of the exhibition's signature works, "Region Free "Chie Fukushima."
Lounge hours will be extended on the day, and drinks and snacks will be available at special prices.
Date and Time: Sunday, February 23, 2025, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Artist Talk: 6:15 PM (scheduled)
Ryukyuan Dance Performance: 7:00 PM (scheduled)
*Start times may vary depending on the day's circumstances.
Venue: GALLERY 9.5 NAHA (2nd floor gallery, Hotel Anteroom Naha)
Admission: Free
Reservations: Not required
Parking: Free (first-come, first-served; if no spaces are available, we will direct you to nearby paid parking)
[25.2.23.Sun] Tokio Kuniyoshi Solo Exhibition "REGION FREE" Pre-Closing Reception Details
Opening Reception
A talk session with the artist is planned. If you are interested, please contact Hotel Anteroom Naha GALLERY9.5 NAHA.
Date: Friday, November 22, 2024, starting at 6:00 PM, ending at 9:00 PM.
This event has now concluded.
Gallery Tour
Enjoy viewing artworks while hearing an introduction to the artist's concept.
Date & Time: Saturday, December 7th & Sunday, December 8th, 2024, 4:00 PM - 30 minutes, registration begins at 3:45 PM
Venue: GALLERY 9.5 NAHA (Hotel Anteroom Naha, 2nd floor gallery)
Participation Fee: Free
Capacity: 15 people *The first 5 people to arrive at each session will receive an original sticker
Application: Please apply using the application form.
Application Form
This event has now ended.
Artwork Information
・Region Free “Chie Fukushima”, W820 × H580mm, 2024 (Image 2)
・no title, W500 × H350mm, 2024 (Image 3)
・nymph, W500 × H350mm, 2024 (Image 4)
Highlights of the Exhibition
Over 200 photographs / A world-first photo exhibition.
Tokio Kuniyoshi will be showcasing photographs he has taken in Okinawa and New York in a variety of formats. This will be his largest solo exhibition in Okinawa, featuring a series of over 100 photographs and collaborative works with local artists.
His works, the world's first to be printed on Ryukyu limestone, are a captivating sight as the artist's unique perspective blends seamlessly with nature, opening viewers to a new perspective.
The light streaming through the large glass windows changes with the passing of time, from morning to day to night, making this a truly captivating experience.
Artist Presence: Tokio Kuniyoshi, a New York resident, will be in Okinawa at the beginning and end of the exhibition.
This is a rare opportunity to speak directly with him about his work, his creative process, and life as an artist abroad.
Schedule: Announcements will be made on Tokio Kuniyoshi's Instagram.
Traveling Exhibition: After its Okinawa run, the exhibition will travel to Tokyo and New York.
Traveling Schedule: Announcements will be made on Tokio Kuniyoshi's Instagram.
Tokio Kuniyoshi / Tokio Kuniyoshi
Born in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture. Currently residing in New York.
He traveled to the United States in 2002 and studied photography in San Francisco for four years.
In 2006, he moved to New York in search of new possibilities.
While primarily focusing on portraiture, he also focuses on exhibiting fine art photography, exhibiting extensively both domestically and internationally and winning numerous awards in competitions.
He also explores installations and experimental forms of expression using photography as a medium.
On November 30, 2024, he will be speaking as a guest at "Dreams and Schools," an experiential workshop based on the concept of dream lessons, to be held at Naha City Kainan Elementary School.
Planning Cooperation: MISENOMA (Seiko Ueda)
MISENOMA is a Kyoto-based consulting firm providing art direction and services specializing in hotels. Through spatial and exhibition planning, we aim to connect local communities and cultures and enhance the hotel experience.
MISENOMA Official Website
Inquiries regarding this exhibition
Hotel Anteroom Naha GALLERY9.5 NAHA
gallery@anteroom-naha.com
This exhibition connects and intersects the energy of nature and the city through the expansion of photographic expression and reinterpretation as a medium, exploring the cultures and histories rooted in the diverse lands of Okinawa and New York. This will be Kuniyoshi's first solo exhibition in Okinawa, and will feature prints of New York landscapes and people on Ryukyu limestone and Okinawan shell ginger paper, works inspired by the traditional Okinawan pattern "Minsa," and a collaborative work with artist BANKIYO, who also has ties to Okinawa.
The exhibition is open to the public, so we look forward to your visit.
Tokio Kuniyoshi Solo Exhibition "REGION FREE"
Dates: Friday, November 22, 2024 - Saturday, March 1, 2025
Hours: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Venue: Hotel Anteroom Naha, 2nd Floor, GALLERY 9.5 NAHA
Free Admission
Organizer: Tokio Kuniyoshi
Supported by: Kobundo Communications, ASAKA Co., Ltd.
Planning Support: Seiko Ueda (MISENOMA)
Exhibited works and merchandise will be available for purchase. If you would like to purchase an exhibited work, please speak to the hotel staff. Items will be mailed to you after the exhibition ends. *Delivery date TBD
Payment: Cash or cashless payment (credit card/various electronic currencies)
Parking: 50 spaces, free (first-come, first-served; if no spaces are available, we will direct you to nearby paid parking)
Pre-Closing Reception: Artist Talk & Networking Event
With one week remaining until the end of the exhibition, we will be holding a pre-closing reception.
We will welcome Jun Kanna from the architecture industry for a cross-talk about his thoughts on his creative endeavors, the behind-the-scenes work, and his perspectives on working globally.
We will also be featuring a groundbreaking Ryukyuan dance performance by Chie Fukushima, a Ryukyuan performing arts performer featured in one of the exhibition's signature works, "Region Free "Chie Fukushima."
Lounge hours will be extended on the day, and drinks and snacks will be available at special prices.
Date and Time: Sunday, February 23, 2025, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Artist Talk: 6:15 PM (scheduled)
Ryukyuan Dance Performance: 7:00 PM (scheduled)
*Start times may vary depending on the day's circumstances.
Venue: GALLERY 9.5 NAHA (2nd floor gallery, Hotel Anteroom Naha)
Admission: Free
Reservations: Not required
Parking: Free (first-come, first-served; if no spaces are available, we will direct you to nearby paid parking)
[25.2.23.Sun] Tokio Kuniyoshi Solo Exhibition "REGION FREE" Pre-Closing Reception Details
Opening Reception
A talk session with the artist is planned. If you are interested, please contact Hotel Anteroom Naha GALLERY9.5 NAHA.
Date: Friday, November 22, 2024, starting at 6:00 PM, ending at 9:00 PM.
This event has now concluded.
Gallery Tour
Enjoy viewing artworks while hearing an introduction to the artist's concept.
Date & Time: Saturday, December 7th & Sunday, December 8th, 2024, 4:00 PM - 30 minutes, registration begins at 3:45 PM
Venue: GALLERY 9.5 NAHA (Hotel Anteroom Naha, 2nd floor gallery)
Participation Fee: Free
Capacity: 15 people *The first 5 people to arrive at each session will receive an original sticker
Application: Please apply using the application form.
Application Form
This event has now ended.
Artwork Information
・Region Free “Chie Fukushima”, W820 × H580mm, 2024 (Image 2)
・no title, W500 × H350mm, 2024 (Image 3)
・nymph, W500 × H350mm, 2024 (Image 4)
Highlights of the Exhibition
Over 200 photographs / A world-first photo exhibition.
Tokio Kuniyoshi will be showcasing photographs he has taken in Okinawa and New York in a variety of formats. This will be his largest solo exhibition in Okinawa, featuring a series of over 100 photographs and collaborative works with local artists.
His works, the world's first to be printed on Ryukyu limestone, are a captivating sight as the artist's unique perspective blends seamlessly with nature, opening viewers to a new perspective.
The light streaming through the large glass windows changes with the passing of time, from morning to day to night, making this a truly captivating experience.
Artist Presence: Tokio Kuniyoshi, a New York resident, will be in Okinawa at the beginning and end of the exhibition.
This is a rare opportunity to speak directly with him about his work, his creative process, and life as an artist abroad.
Schedule: Announcements will be made on Tokio Kuniyoshi's Instagram.
Traveling Exhibition: After its Okinawa run, the exhibition will travel to Tokyo and New York.
Traveling Schedule: Announcements will be made on Tokio Kuniyoshi's Instagram.
Tokio Kuniyoshi / Tokio Kuniyoshi
Born in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture. Currently residing in New York.
He traveled to the United States in 2002 and studied photography in San Francisco for four years.
In 2006, he moved to New York in search of new possibilities.
While primarily focusing on portraiture, he also focuses on exhibiting fine art photography, exhibiting extensively both domestically and internationally and winning numerous awards in competitions.
He also explores installations and experimental forms of expression using photography as a medium.
On November 30, 2024, he will be speaking as a guest at "Dreams and Schools," an experiential workshop based on the concept of dream lessons, to be held at Naha City Kainan Elementary School.
Planning Cooperation: MISENOMA (Seiko Ueda)
MISENOMA is a Kyoto-based consulting firm providing art direction and services specializing in hotels. Through spatial and exhibition planning, we aim to connect local communities and cultures and enhance the hotel experience.
MISENOMA Official Website
Inquiries regarding this exhibition
Hotel Anteroom Naha GALLERY9.5 NAHA
gallery@anteroom-naha.com