MAKI
4-11-11 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku
Tokyo 150-0001 JAPAN
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Exhibitions

Ayumu Yamamoto

Installation view, artwork: Ayumu Yamamoto

MAKI Gallery is pleased to present Travel the topics, its first solo show with Japanese artist Ayumu Yamamoto, at Omotesando, Tokyo. While Yamamoto has exhibited internationally in group shows and art fairs, this marks the first time the gallery will devote an entire show to the emerging artist’s work.

Yamamoto’s vibrant paintings frequently feature interior spaces, flora and fauna, and stylized figures—often lovers—surrounded by lush landscapes. A multitude of conflicting emotions and narratives lie beneath the surface; opposing elements such as familiarity and discord, light and shadow, and order and chaos coexist in the picture plane. This sense of duality extends to her technique as well—Yamamoto develops a wide range of textures by applying thick and thin layers of acrylic and oil paint, combining both glossy and matte finishes. Furthermore, she incorporates scenes from various times and places within a single frame, disregarding conventional spatial logic and exuding a compelling aura that draws the viewer into the artist’s eclectic world.

Travel the topics features a broad array of work, from large-scale paintings that envelop the viewer to smaller pieces that focus on a single subject, as well as an installation composed of countless drawings that brings the free-flow energy of Yamamoto’s studio to the gallery space. We hope the holistic experience of this exhibition will allow you to immerse yourself in the artist’s uniquely intimate worldview.
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Tamura Satoru

  • Maebashi Machine
  • 2025/02/08-2025/03/09
  • Maebashi Galleria Gallery 2, Maebashi

Installation view, Maebashi Machine, 2025

MAKI Gallery is pleased to present Maebashi Machine, a solo exhibition by Japanese artist Tamura Satoru, at Maebashi Galleria Gallery 2. Known for low-tech kinetic sculptures infused with an ironic wit, Tamura will showcase examples from three separate bodies of work—the Machine series, in which roller chains arranged to resemble various numbers, letters, and symbols rotate endlessly; the Point of Contact series, where light bulbs flicker on and off, occasionally releasing bright sparks in the air; and the colorful Parachute series, created in collaboration with book artist Yasushi Cho.

All these works speak to Tamura’s artistic raison d'etre, what he calls the “desire to break free from the meanings, frameworks, and functions that all materials and forms inherently carry.” By taking one of humanity’s most vital resources—electricity—to create “useless” objects, the artist subtly pokes fun at contemporary society’s obsession with productivity and efficiency. We welcome you to engage with Tamura’s whimsical works, driven by an irreverent creative vision and colored by touches of cynical humor.
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Asami Kiyokawa

Installation view, artwork: Asami Kiyokawa

MAKI Gallery is pleased to present Mythic Threads, an exhibition by Japanese artist Asami Kiyokawa shown at our Tennoz gallery space. Building upon her special exhibition Mystic Weave: Stitching Myth held at Kirishima Open-Air Museum in Kagoshima Prefecture during the summer of 2024, Kiyokawa strives through her upcoming show to reimagine the ongoing human narrative from past to future at the intersection of nature and urbanity, tradition and technology.

Kiyokawa’s artistic journey has evolved from her early works that dealt with personal emotions and introspection to her current pieces that address societal and global themes. Yet, at the core of her practice remains a steadfast commitment to questioning the essence of humanity. Kiyokawa is deeply driven by a desire to inspire novel perspectives on themes such as nature and urbanity, tradition and technology, and the individual and societal. Through this exhibition, she invites viewers into the realm of myth, offering a space in which to explore values for a new era together. We warmly encourage you to visit and experience this thought-provoking exhibition.
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