For the web editorial of the French media Beaux-arts magazine I shared my visit to the major exhibition of the American artist Theaster Gates at the Mori Museum.
This retrospective, the largest exhibition to date of the artist, is unique in Japan. It presents several of his major works and projects throughout his career, as well as the illustration of his concept of hybridization of Afro-Mingei cultures. A tribute to craftsmanship and its creators, the artist collaborated with several traditional Japanese houses to create pieces for the exhibition. It is on view until September 1st, 2024.
Beaux-arts.com (275 000 visitors per month) the online editorial of the print magazine Beaux Arts. For art-lovers, covering museum’s major exhibitions, events and renowned artists, fine arts, contemporary art, archeology, architecture and so on.
The article is available online at beauxarts.com (for subscribers).
Main Photo credit: Portrait of the artist Theaster Gates in front of his art installation “We All Drink Together” (2024)
Courtesy Mori Art Museum, Tokyo / Photo Tayama Tatsuyuki
