Yuichi Hirako
Yuichi Hirako made an appearance at Art Fair Tokyo 2019.
What was surprising, however, was the exhibiting gallery. No works were shown at his Japan-based representing gallery “WAITINGROOM”; instead, they were exhibited by the Hong Kong gallery “YIRI ARTS” at the booth directly opposite.
Why is that…?
Yuichi Hirako is an artist who actively works overseas — his support abroad is even stronger than in Japan, and his contract galleries differ by country. This may well count as a curious phenomenon that speaks to the international character of a fair like Art Fair Tokyo.
Furthermore, YIRI ARTS was also participating in “ART in PARK HOTEL TOKYO 2019,” meaning that Yuichi Hirako’s works were presented across two venues. As one would expect from Hirako!
Art Fair Tokyo 2019
At Art Fair Tokyo, the show was staged at the YIRI ARTS booth in the “Galleries” section.
New ceramic works were on view.
It seems additional works were also added on the final day of the fair. Wonderful!
ART in PARK HOTEL TOKYO 2019
YIRI ARTS also participated in the concurrently held event “ART in PARK HOTEL TOKYO 2019.”
“ART in PARK HOTEL TOKYO 2019” is an event where hotel rooms are transformed into galleries.
New sculptural works were lined up here as well, drawing considerable attention from visitors.
We rarely have the chance to see this many of Yuichi Hirako’s works in one place.
Watching an artist take on new territories is truly encouraging.
Overview
Art Fair Tokyo 2019
Venue: Tokyo International Forum, Hall E
Dates: Thursday, March 7 – Sunday, March 10, 2019, 4 days (last admission 30 minutes before closing each day)
Press View: Thursday, March 7, 13:00–14:00
Private View: Thursday, March 7, 14:00–16:00
Vernissage: Thursday, March 7, 16:00–20:00
Public View: Friday, March 8 & Saturday, March 9, 11:00–20:00 / Sunday, March 10, 11:00–17:00
Admission: Advance ticket / 1 DAY Passport 4,000 yen (incl. tax); Same-day ticket / 1 DAY Passport 5,000 yen (incl. tax) (elementary school students and younger admitted free when accompanied by an adult)
ART in PARK HOTEL TOKYO 2019
Venue: Park Hotel Tokyo, 26th and 27th floors
Dates: Friday, March 8 – Sunday, March 10, 2019
Preview: Friday, March 8, 14:00–21:00 *invited guests and press only
Public opening: Saturday, March 9, 12:00–21:00; Sunday, March 10, 12:00–19:00
*Admission ends 1 hour before the fair closes
Admission:
¥1,500- / 1 day pass
AiPHT2019 2-day pass: ¥2,500 / 2 Day Pass
“Tokyo Art Passport” ¥6,500 / valid for 3 venues
Number of exhibiting galleries: 42
