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Wakae Kanji & Joseph Beuys with Photographed Documents of Beuys in Japan & Europe
15 Nov, 2025 - 23 Feb, 2026
During his time in Germany in the 1970s, Wakae Kanji (1944鈥�) was deeply influenced by the work of Joseph Beuys (1921鈥�1986). Engaging with Beuys鈥� artistic philosophy, he collected and exhibited the artist鈥檚 works alongside other contemporary pieces, forging connections between art and society while developing his own creative practice. This exhibition presents a rare visual record of Beuys鈥� activities photographed by Wakae, including Beuys' participation in documenta 7, studio visits, travels to Japan, and installation views of major Beuys exhibitions in Germany and beyond. Many of these documentary images are being shown for the first time, offering valuable insight into Beuys鈥� practice and Wakae鈥檚 artistic perspective. Alongside these photographs, figurative works by both artists will be displayed, inviting viewers to consider their shared sensibilities and distinct artistic voices.
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During his time in Germany in the 1970s, Wakae Kanji (1944鈥�) was deeply influenced by the work of Joseph Beuys (1921鈥�1986). Engaging with Beuys鈥� artistic philosophy, he collected and exhibited the artist鈥檚 works alongside other contemporary pieces, forging connections between art and society while developing his own creative practice. This exhibition presents a rare visual record of Beuys鈥� activities photographed by Wakae, including Beuys' participation in documenta 7, studio visits, travels to Japan, and installation views of major Beuys exhibitions in Germany and beyond. Many of these documentary images are being shown for the first time, offering valuable insight into Beuys鈥� practice and Wakae鈥檚 artistic perspective. Alongside these photographs, figurative works by both artists will be displayed, inviting viewers to consider their shared sensibilities and distinct artistic voices.
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