French illustrator Simon Landrein’s first solo exhibition in Japan, “Private Browsing,” is now on view!
This exhibition brings together new paintings, art prints, sculptures, animations, and more. Known for his bold graphic style and sharp, biting humor, Simon creates works centered on the theme of the “body.” For him, the body is both a subject to be depicted and a source of tension and unease. The figures in his works are simply stylized, sometimes distorted, and depicted as snapshots of a single moment. Though they appear in seemingly ordinary, everyday scenes, the use of color and composition creates condensed scenes where the characters’ gestures and relationships feel all the more striking. And as the viewer looks more closely, the works evoke a sense of wonder. Large-scale paintings are displayed in the venue, serving as the focal point of the entire space. In addition, smaller works and tapestries based on comics are exhibited, allowing visitors to enjoy a rhythmic visual experience. These works feature Simon’s signature storytelling, where the meaning of a scene shifts with the slightest change in movement or expression. On the screens, visitors can also experience the wide range of his work as an animation artist.
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GALLERY INFORMATION
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Pocko Gallery Tokyo
est. 2024
Pocko Japan was established in 2019 as the company’s Tokyo office. For over 25 years, Pocko has
produced innovative creative work through collaborations with leading brands around the world. Pocko Japan was founded with the aim of bridging Eastern and Western cultures, leveraging the wealth of experience and expertise we have cultivated. Pocko Japan operates alongside our headquarters in London, as well as our offices in Milan, Berlin, and Seoul.
In 2024, Pocko Japan established “Pocko Gallery Tokyo,” creating a platform based in Tokyo. We will introduce innovative and challenging works that foster dialogue between the Japanese and international art communities.- URL
- https://www.pocko.jp/
- 住所
- 2-7-5-5F, Nishi Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 106-0031
- Tel
- +81 90 9825 3546
- 開館時間
- 13:00 — 19:00
- 休館日
- Mon・Tue・Wed
- 入館料
- 無料
