ABOUT THE EXHIBITION

Martin Margiela continues to explore his interest for the repurposed, the disaggregation, the transformation in which the human body remains an important source of inspiration. Margiela's work emerges from a keen observation of everyday objects and situations, which often go unnoticed. The ordinary turns into something extraordinary. The exhibition will show works in various techniques : collage, painting, drawing, sculpture, assemblage and video. The choice of installing the exhibition in an old house, with traces of domestic life, reflects the atmosphere of privacy, dear to the artist. Visitors are invited to discover the artworks in the complete intimacy of various rooms throughout the entire house. Scenography and curation have been carried out by the artist.

FROM THE ARTIST

" Anonymity is essential to me in order to protect my privacy, vital for my creative freedom. I still have the same interests and obsessions as I did during my time in fashion, but the human body is no longer my sole medium of expression". " I am an observer since forever and common objects and situations highly inspire me. Even if it is obvious today to use technical assistance of all sorts, I love to insist on showing the process of the hand-crafted wherever I can. This explains my profound love for imperfection, patina and the beauty of the unfinished". " I prefer to instill questions than to show answers”.

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION VENUE

The exhibition takes place at kudan house, a members-only business innovation hub housed within a Spanish-style Western residence completed in 1927. The building, formerly the Yamaguchi Mankichi Residence, has been renovated and is designated as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property. This coming April, Martin Margiela is opting for reviving the private atmosphere of a family mansion. Margiela himself, upon visiting kudan house, felt a strong resonance with its presence and atmosphere. In 2000, he opened the world’s first Maison Martin Margiela store in a historic　residence in Ebisu, Tokyo, exhibiting collections throughout the entire house, including bathrooms and kitchens. A quarter of a century later, in 2026, he returns to Tokyo once again, choosing kudan house—another historic residence—as the venue to present his work. “ I am delighted to return to Tokyo and present my work in this house built in 1927. Just as in 2000, I hope visitors will encounter the works with in the intimate spaces of each room and experience a sense of surprise.” — Martin Margiela

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  Martin Margiela

  Artist, b. 1957

  1957 Born in Leuven (Belgium) 1980 Graduated from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp 1984-1987 First assistant of Jean Paul Gaultier in Paris 1988 Founded Maison Martin Margiela in Paris, with Jenny Meirens, held his first show 1997-2003 Simultaneously, creative director of women's ready-to-wear at Hermès Paris 2008 Decided to quit fashion, after his 20th anniversary show, to focus exclusively on visual arts 2019 First group exhibition at Bielefeld Kunsthalle 2021 First solo exhibition at Lafayette Anticipations in Paris 2022 The Lafayette Anticipations exhibition opens at MWoods Beijing 2023 The Lafayette Anticipations exhibition opens at Lotte Museum in Seoul 2023 Solo show at Eenwerk Gallery in Amsterdam 2024 Solo shows at Bernier Eliades Galleries in Brussels and Athens

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  rin art association

  Gunma, Japan / est. 2010

  rin art association はコレクターである原田崇人が2010年に設立した群馬県高崎市に所在する現代美術を中心に扱うギャラリー。群馬県内のオルタナティブスペースを中心に活動後、2017年1月に高崎駅近郊のスペースに移転。現在は「まえばしガレリア ギャラリー2」においても定期的に展覧会を開催。現代においての有効な「哲学」を追求し、美術史の文脈に有効に接続する概念的な作品を紹介しています。

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  開館時間

  11:00 — 19:00

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