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Art Exhibition: Return to Stone

The art scene is transformed as the art gallery by Baycrew’s, located in Shibuya, Tokyo, presents the tenth exhibition featuring Hidetoshi Muramatsu, titled 'Return to Stone.' This exhibition commenced on November 21, 2025, and runs until January 12, 2026. The exhibition is highlighted by a special collaborative project called 'Wear to Stone,' where Muramatsu engages in a unique art venture that combines the personal histories embedded in sneakers with timeless marble sculptures.

The Concept Behind 'Wear to Stone'

The 'Wear to Stone' project seeks to unravel the stories worn into sneakers over long periods of ownership, illustrating how the passage of time shapes personal memories and experiences. In this initiative, five selected pairs of well-worn sneakers will be artistically transformed by Muramatsu into marble sculptures. Each pair reflects its owner's journey, showcasing the unique characteristics like creases, color fading, or worn-out soles. By converting these temporary traces of existence into a permanent medium, the artist ensures that personal memories become crystallized into form.

To engage in this intimate art project, participants must apply between December 1 and December 30, 2025. The production cost ranges from 700,000 to 800,000 yen, with an expected delivery time of six to twelve months after the order.

Exhibition Highlights

The 'Return to Stone' exhibition further encapsulates Muramatsu's philosophy of preserving memory through material transformation. His works typically include various discarded objects that he feels hold a connection to time, which he then channels into his sculptures. From items like guitars and skateboards to motorcycles, Muramatsu’s artistic process focuses on personal narratives linked to each object. The notion behind the exhibition title stems from the belief that all origins stem from stone, emphasizing a cyclical return to the raw materials.

Visitors to the art gallery can explore not just the transformation of sneakers into marble but also sculptures that reflect the beautiful complexity of existence. Muramatsu's work provokes thought about what it means to capture moments and the transient nature of time.

Major installations within the exhibition—particularly highlighting the transition of Maison Margiela's 'Replica' sneaker soles into marble—demonstrate this powerful interplay between everyday objects and artistic permanence.

Background on Hidetoshi Muramatsu

Born in Shizuoka Prefecture in 1988, Hidetoshi Muramatsu graduated from the Graduate School of Art and Design at Tohoku University in 2016. He has exhibited in various solo exhibitions, including 'Return to Stone' at Takashimaya Art Gallery (2025) and 'time' at CANDYBAR GALLERY (2024). His work continues to challenge traditional relationships between objects and their users, bridging contemporary art with personal histories.

About the Venue

The exhibition is hosted at the art cruise gallery by Baycrew’s, a space that embodies the intersection of art and fashion within daily life. The gallery aims to promote works that possess universal beauty through a cross-genre curation approach, making each exhibition a unique experience. The gallery opened in February 2024 and is designed to create an evolving space that embodies the artist's vision.

For art enthusiasts, 'Return to Stone' offers a deep dive into the exploration of memory, time, and the inherent stories within the objects we surround ourselves with. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with Muramatsu's transformative work, which uniquely captures the essence of human experience through the lens of artistic innovation.

Practical Information

Exhibition Details:

• - Artist: Hidetoshi Muramatsu
• - Exhibition Title: Return to Stone
• - Duration: November 21, 2025 - January 12, 2026
• - Location: art cruise gallery by Baycrew’s, 2-6-3 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 3F, SELECT by BAyCREW’S
• - Hours: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM (last admission at 7:30 PM)

For further information regarding the 'Wear to Stone' project, inquiries can be directed to the art cruise gallery. This exhibition promises to be not only a visual treat but also a profound exploration of the personal ties we have with the objects we use in our everyday lives.