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I think it’s best if you don’t use a tourist guide, it’s much more interesting to explore. Each station is a surprise to me.

4 Chome Minamisenju, Arakawa City, Tokyo 116-0003

Minami Senju Station 

Minowa Station

Senjuasahicho, Adachi City, Tokyo 120-0026

Kita-Senju Station

Keita Morimoto in Tokyo, Teleportation

Meguro River in Nakameguro is a nice place for seeing cherry blossoms but if you hate extremely crowded places, head to Ueno Park.

Nakameguro

Meguro River

Keita Morimoto in Tokyo, Sakura Season

Hakone Hot Springs

682 Yumoto, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0311, Japan

Tenseien hotel

Mount Fuji Otome Pass hike

When I want to unwind I usually go to a cafe in the Asakusa area to grab a cup of coffee and research.

Coffee Shop Kiretto

2F, Asakusa 1-29-3, Taito-Ku, Tokyo, Japan

Tomorrow Asakusa

Keita Morimoto in Tokyo, Asakusa

Keita Morimoto in Tokyo, Cafe Asakusa

Ueno 6-3-7, Taito Ku, Taito-Ku, Tokyo, Japan

Dollar Sushi restaurant - Okachimachi Magurobito

B1, Oriental Bld., Ueno 6-9-9, Taito Ku, Taito-Ku, Tokyo, Japan

Dollar Sushi restaurant - Sushiro Ueno

Dollar Sushi in Tokyo

Keita Morimoto in Tokyo, Ueno

Pour the batter, sauce and bonito flakes onto your hot plate. Wait for it to crisp up on the bottom but eat it while it’s still kind of gooey on top.

2-2-2 Nishiasakusa, Taito 111-0035, Tokyo

Okonomiyaki Monja Asakusa Icchome

ピラミデビル1F, 6 Chome-6-9 Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0032, Japan

Perrotin

〒106-0032 Tokyo, Minato City, Roppongi, 6 Chome−6−9 ピラミデビル 2F

Kotaro Nukaga

Keita Morimoto in Tokyo, Galleries

They are literally everywhere, every corner.

They have always struck me as these strange portals, almost like black holes, that I am drawn to in my day to day. Whatever you want, pretty much anything, you can get one in the machines.

Minami-Senju area

Keita Morimoto in Tokyo, Vending machine

Keita Morimoto in Tokyo, Vending Machines

Keita in Tokyo

Tokyo might be the densest metropolitan area in the world, but it isn’t all go-go-go. Keita Morimoto introduces a quieter side of Tokyo.

One Thousand Portals: Keita Morimoto in Tokyo

Keita Morimoto in Tokyo

Ai Weiwei: Making Sense

Middle Finger

I think it's good to remember that this part of your body can point to something – an institution, or someone that resembles a power – to let them know, and let yourself know, that you exist.

Ai Weiwei - Printing Power

Go behind the scenes at Make-Ready in London as Ai Weiwei reflects on the profundities of printmaking, and its lineage within his practice.


Director, Editor · Tim Craig
Camera · Mike Iles
Second camera, Sound · Anand Singh

Ai Weiwei: Printing Power

Go behind the scenes at Make-Ready in London as Ai Weiwei reflects on the profundities of printmaking, and its lineage within his practice.

Ai Weiwei Printing Power

All Super Cool World holders will have the unique opportunity to live with my work outside the NFT that's in their wallet, with the chance to acquire something tactile and carefully created.

Step 1 nina chanel

Step 2 nina chanel

Step 3, printing Nina Chanel Abney's NFTs at Make Ready

Nina Chanel Abney, stamp.

Nina Chanel Abney, QR code

Nina Chanel Abney, Packaging

Step 6 nina chanel 

Nina Chanel Abney printed Super Cool World NFTs

NCA Super World Cool

We are collaborating with Nina Chanel Abney to open the opportunity to acquire a print of her Super Cool World NFT collection.  On April 28th, the 48 hour printing window opens. Discover everything you need to know below.

How to unlock your Super Cool World print

How to unlock a Super Cool World print by Nina Chanel Abney 

The colours here have found their way into my art

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Hyangmok walking around the Gyeongbokgung Palace

Details of the Gyeongbokgung Palace

I saw a different side of the city during my military service

MMCA Gallery

Hyundai Music Library

Cheong un hyo ja dong, Jong no gu, Seoul 

Cafe Onground

Hyangmok stading outisde the MMCA Gallery

Seoul's Music Library shot from the outside

The view from this gate is beautiful at night

Sukjeongmun

If I could only eat one meal a day, I would eat bibimbap.

91, Samcheong-Ro, Jongno-Gu, Seoul South Korea

Cheungsujeong

Hyangmok eating mussel bibimbap at Cheungsujeong

As anyone who knows Korean nightlife knows, I once sat and drank here from 7pm to 7am the next morning.

Jongno

Hyangmok eating with a friend at Pocha Street

Detail of food and drinks at Pocha Street in Seoul

I could spend a whole day at Leeum Gallery

60-16 Itaewon-ro 55-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seou

Leeum Gallery

Art piece at Leeum Gallery in Seoul

Hyangmok walking behind an art piece at Leeum Gallery in Seoul

Anthracite Hannam

Anthracite Hannam building from the outside

Hyangmok drinking coffee outside in the street

It is easy to get along with people you meet for the first time while drinking soju.

Nari’s House

Nari's House from the outside

Hyangmok and friend toasting at Nari's House in Seoul

Hyangmok Baik City Guide in Seoul 

Hyangmok in Seoul

Hyangmok Baik takes us to places that have shaped his vision of paradise.

Hyangmok Baik in Seoul

Framing Yu Nagaba

Bespoke framing with Yu Nagaba - 2023-02-28 16:57:15

Bespoke framing with Yu Nagaba

On February 28, our framer Nils showed us how a hand-made frame for Yu Nagaba’s print was created. Rewatch the livestream from start to finish.

Live Event: Bespoke framing with Yu Nagaba

Live Painting by Alice Brasser

Live Painting with Alice Brasser - 2023-03-06 16:57:12

Alice Brasser in her studio

On March 6, we joined Alice Brasser in her studio for a 1-hour painting session. Rewatch the livestream from start to finish.

Live Event: Painting with Alice Brasser

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Everything Everywhere All At Once

Pinocchio

The Whale

The Shape of Water

Blade Runner

mother!

Get Out, The Shining

We speak with Hollywood’s favourite poster artist James Jean about art, film and a new category for the Academy Awards.

And the Oscar for Best Movie Poster goes to…

Rokkaku 14

Rokkaku 23

Rokkaku 05

Dear Ayako, you already stole my heart. You have the gift to turn a sad dark rainy day into a bright shiny one. Arigato!

Rokkaku 27

Rokkaku 03

Rokkaku 06

Rokkaku 35

Rokkaku 04

Rokkaku 16

It’s incredible to see her create a masterpiece from scratch.

Untitled, Ayako Rokkaku

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Rokkaku 31

Rokkaku 33

Rokkaku 30

Livestream: Jackshoot for Avant Arte

https://avantarte.com/products/ayako-rokkaku-untitled-1

Ayako Rokkaku | Painting live in London

Ayako Rokkaku, live

Relive a first of it's kind live painting event with Japanese artist Ayako Rokkaku, then discover the process involved in transforming it into a limited edition print.

Ayako Rokkaku: Painting in public

Painting in Public

Chair with Butt Plug

Butt Plug in gold mylar

Butt Plug in silver mylar

There was calling it one thing, and then there was what it also was. It was both things, and I liked that it was both things. Somehow merging those two things together – a Brâncuși on a pedestal and a butt plug to sit on. It was a kind of joke, but serious.

Tokyo Santa

Santa Chocolate Shop

Chocolate Factory

Santa Butt Plug

Air Pressure

Santa with Butt Plug

Tree

Shit Plug

Santa with Butt Plug Bronze 11.4 inches

Santa Butt Plug foam mould

Sex toys, Santa Claus & Paul McCarthy

"A joke, but serious."

Butt plugs, Santa Claus & Paul McCarthy

Ayako Rokkaku in London, 2022

Live painting with Ayako Rokkaku

On November 23, Ayako Rokkaku painted for 8 hours in London. Rewatch the livestream from start to finish.

The tools of our recent past are a way to reflect on how much things are changing, and how much it will continually to exponentially change across our lifetime. Humour is maybe one of the most powerful tools we have available to us in times that are incredibly challenging. 

Avant Arte, 2022

Sarah Zucker, 2022

I do my best to create a sense of ambiguity to help my audience see my art how they see fit, to create their own narratives. 

En Route, 2022

The soul of connecting things from different worlds is part of my everyday. 

A Record of Time, Curated NFT launch with Shahin Tabassi

For Avant Arte's first curated NFT launch, collector Shahin Tabassi considers the ability of digital art to transport us through time.

A Record of Time

Niko Wu, 2022

LY, 2022

Artist LY guides us through the places and spaces in Tokyo that have galvanised her practice - including some locations that are instantly recognisable in her latest works. Photography by Niko Wu.

LY in Tokyo

En Still 8

En Still 9

En Iwamura and Shigaraki

En Still 3

I would like to act as the bridge between different countries, cultures and people.

En BTS 1

Shigaraki En Iwamura

En Still 5

En Still 4

En Still 1

Avant Arte | Communities: En Iwamura & Shigaraki Village

The first instalment of a new series telling the stories of artist communities worldwide.

En Iwamura & Shigaraki Village

Communities: En Iwamura & Shigaraki Village

Seated 01

This figure represents all individuals, but women in particular, who understand the power and importance of simple gestures that assert their right to take up space.