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Hidetoshi Yagi's Solo Exhibition 'A Life in Utopia'

YUGEN Gallery, located in Minato, Tokyo, will host artist Hidetoshi Yagi's solo exhibition titled 'A Life in Utopia' starting from August 29, 2025. This exciting event promises to engage the audience through Yagi's unique artistic vision and creations.

Hidetoshi Yagi, a multifaceted artist and art director, has been active in the art scene since 2011 after cultivating a successful career in advertising. His portfolio includes several annual exhibitions titled 'ART BY THE HAND EXHIBITION' held in both Tokyo and New York until 2022. Addressing emotions arising from daily life, Yagi translates these feelings into visual narratives using letters as his motif.

His works can be described as three-dimensional compositions that resemble layered models, crafted from paper and styrene boards. These intricate pieces exemplify structural beauty while simultaneously providing a form of entertainment that resonates well with contemporary art enthusiasts. Yagi's art has gained significant recognition, with a collection of 34 pieces based primarily in North America.

The theme of 'A Life in Utopia' revolves around an ideal lifestyle depicted by Yagi. He illustrates strong, free-spirited women who possess positive values and overcome the constraints of reality. Through their vibrant fashion choices and the bright atmospheres they inhabit, these figures encourage viewers to discover and realize their 'utopia.'

Yagi's philosophy stems from his belief that thoughts inevitably manifest into reality. Viewers are invited to immerse themselves in this visionary world created by a rising talent in the hopes of inspiring personal journeys towards their own versions of utopia.

Exhibition Details

• - Title: A Life in Utopia
• - Dates: August 29 – September 15, 2025
• - Opening Hours:

- Weekdays: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Weekends & Holidays: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM

• - Note: The exhibition will close early at 5:00 PM on the final day, and visitors are encouraged to arrive 30 minutes prior to closing.
• - Venue: YUGEN Gallery
• - Address: 3-1-31 Minami Aoyama, KD Minami Aoyama Building 4F, Minato, Tokyo
• - Admission: Free
• - For the latest updates, please check the gallery's Instagram fixed posts or their official website.

About Hidetoshi Yagi

Born in 1975 in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, Hidetoshi Yagi graduated from Tama Art University with a degree in Graphic Design in 2001. He has worked as an art director at advertising agencies like McCann Erickson and Dentsu, overseeing campaigns for major brands including Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson, Uniqlo, and Honda. His accolades include the JAGDA Newcomer Award, NY ADC Award, and Gold and Silver Cannes Lions Awards. As an artist, he has held multiple exhibitions, with notable ones including 'CUTTER ART OF OLFA' in 2011 and 'Messages in Layers' in New Jersey in 2021.

About YUGEN Gallery

Founded in February 2022, YUGEN Gallery focuses on contemporary Japanese art, showcasing works from both emerging and established artists across diverse genres. The name 'YUGEN,' derived from a unique Japanese aesthetic concept, embodies the gallery's mission to promote artworks that capture depth, elegance, and beauty inherent to Japanese culture.

With locations in Minato, Tokyo, and Tenjin, Fukuoka, the gallery aims to make contemporary art accessible to a broader audience, including an online platform offering artworks in both Japanese and English.

For more information, visit the official website: YUGEN Gallery

Contact Details

• - Company Number: N/A
• - Country: Japan
• - City: Minato
• - For inquiries and further information, reach out via the gallery's official contact methods.