Sanbusaku 3 三部作 (3)
The final installment in our three-part Japan series features the fresh, uninhibited world of contemporary Japanese art. Expanding on a national heritage of technological innovation and intricate craftsmanship, these contemporary artists explore the material and conceptual possibilities of art in the twenty-first century, and reveal an ever-thriving culture of creation in Japan today. Discover their experiments in mixed media, interactive technology, porcelain, photography and sculpture that speak to Japan's past and future inside Sanbusaku 3.
Featuring cover artwork by Noriko Ambe
Daito Manabe
Born in 1976, Daito Manabe is a Japanese artist, designer, programmer, DJ, Vj and Composer. After graduating from the Department of Mathematics, Tokyo University of Science, Manabe studied dynamic sensory programming at Japan's International Academy of Media Arts and Science. In 2006, he founded Rhizomatiks, a graphic and web design company. With a team of collaborators, including artist Takcom and choreographer MAKIKO, Manabe is a pioneer in techno-art-music-performance. He has won the Japan Media Arts Festival Excellence Prize twice and has been recommended by the jury on seven occasions.
Daito Manabe is featured in Sanbusaku 3 三部作
Hiraki Sawa
Hiraki Sawa was born in Ishikawa, Japan. He received his BFA with honors in Sculpture from University of East London in 2000 and MFA from Slade School of Fine Art, University College in London. Sawa is best known for his fanciful animations created with lo-tech video equipments. His work has been exhibited internationally. Recent solo exhibitions include "Hiraki Sawa: Figment" James Cohan Gallery (New York, 2013), "Airliner" Mori Art Museum, MAM SCREEN, Roppongi Hills, (Tokyo, 2013) and "Hiraki Sawa: Videos" Museum Goch (Goch, Germany, 2012) Sawa currently lives and works in London.
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Hiraki Sawa is featured in Sanbusaku 3 三部作