Exploring the Cycle of Food and Waste in Art: "In and Out and" Exhibition
The upcoming group exhibition titled "In and Out and" will run from July 24 to August 29, 2026, at the Taiwanese restaurant and gallery 'Art ka Bifun ka Paichu' in Roppongi, Tokyo. This exhibition is curated by artist Takeshi Yasura and seeks to reframe our understanding of essential daily practices such as eating and eliminating waste through the lens of cyclical processes.
The exhibition aims to create a space where the acts of consuming food and engaging with art coexist harmoniously, allowing viewers to rethink the notions of elimination and metabolism as part of a broader cycle of life. Works from six interdisciplinary artists, including researchers and practitioners from various fields like food, art, dyeing, and environmental reclamation, will be on display. Visitors can also participate in a series of lectures, special cooking courses, and dyeing workshops throughout the exhibition period.
The showcased artworks will be exclusively available for sale through ArtSticker, with some pieces available only at the venue and others not for sale. The general sale will commence on July 24 at 5:00 PM, and those interested in a price list are encouraged to reach out in advance.
The exhibition statement emphasizes the complexity and nuance of the act of eating. Eating may seem simple, yet it is anything but. Once food enters the mouth, it is still recognized as food until it undergoes various transformations in the body. As it is chewed, mixed with saliva, ingested, and begins to break down in the stomach and intestines, it transforms from something edible into waste that is finally expelled. This swift transition raises questions about our perceptions of cleanliness and utility.
However, the process does not end with elimination. The act of excreting, retaining, and passing on involves a continual exchange between our bodies and the world. What once was food may head back to agricultural use or be redirected through urban systems, only to be transformed once again. This cyclical flow serves as a reminder of our interconnectedness and the importance of recognizing our contributions to larger environmental cycles.
Participating Artists:
1. Shuichi Oyama - Leading the Organic Matter Circulation Project at the Integrated Research Institute for Global Environmental Change, Oyama examines how urban settings manage food and waste and their broader implications on sustainability.
2. Romi Ogawa - After working with antique fabrics in France, Ogawa founded her brand 'gather', focusing on culinary arts and lifestyle products while maintaining a gallery-restaurant hybrid in Tokyo.
3. Yuko Kitta - Based in Northern Okinawa, Kitta creates clothing and spaces by integrating the full cycle of material production and decay, connecting nature and humans seamlessly.
4. Keijiro Nagamine - A Kyotobased artist whose installations explore events, movements, and research, Nagamine's practice continues to evolve with numerous exhibitions scheduled.
5. Takeshi Yasura - Yasura’s work explores the relationship between technology, biology, and the environment, valuing the existence of all entities equally.
6. Lucas Leglise - A French photographer interested in the materiality of images and their emergence, Leglise focuses on the analog photography process to investigate the intersection of reality and its representations.
In addition to these exhibits, the event will host lectures such as Shuichi Oyama's talk on July 31 and a special course entitled "Eating Colors: Red" facilitated by Romi Ogawa on August 7, where participants will engage with themes of food, waste, and cyclical practices through shared experiences.
Kitta will also hold a dyeing workshop focusing on natural pigments on August 22—a fusion of culinary arts and visual creation.
For an immersive experience of food and art that challenges conventional perceptions and celebrates the cycle of life, visit 'Art ka Bifun ka Paichu' in Roppongi during the exhibition period. Admission is free, and the gallery is easily accessible via public transport, only a short walk from Roppongi Station.
Location: Art ka Bifun ka Paichu, 2nd Floor, Asahi Seimei Roppongi Building, 5-2-4 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032, Japan
For more details and updates, check the link: Exhibition Details
The exhibition aims to create a space where the acts of consuming food and engaging with art coexist harmoniously, allowing viewers to rethink the notions of elimination and metabolism as part of a broader cycle of life. Works from six interdisciplinary artists, including researchers and practitioners from various fields like food, art, dyeing, and environmental reclamation, will be on display. Visitors can also participate in a series of lectures, special cooking courses, and dyeing workshops throughout the exhibition period.
The showcased artworks will be exclusively available for sale through ArtSticker, with some pieces available only at the venue and others not for sale. The general sale will commence on July 24 at 5:00 PM, and those interested in a price list are encouraged to reach out in advance.
The exhibition statement emphasizes the complexity and nuance of the act of eating. Eating may seem simple, yet it is anything but. Once food enters the mouth, it is still recognized as food until it undergoes various transformations in the body. As it is chewed, mixed with saliva, ingested, and begins to break down in the stomach and intestines, it transforms from something edible into waste that is finally expelled. This swift transition raises questions about our perceptions of cleanliness and utility.
However, the process does not end with elimination. The act of excreting, retaining, and passing on involves a continual exchange between our bodies and the world. What once was food may head back to agricultural use or be redirected through urban systems, only to be transformed once again. This cyclical flow serves as a reminder of our interconnectedness and the importance of recognizing our contributions to larger environmental cycles.
Participating Artists:
1. Shuichi Oyama - Leading the Organic Matter Circulation Project at the Integrated Research Institute for Global Environmental Change, Oyama examines how urban settings manage food and waste and their broader implications on sustainability.
2. Romi Ogawa - After working with antique fabrics in France, Ogawa founded her brand 'gather', focusing on culinary arts and lifestyle products while maintaining a gallery-restaurant hybrid in Tokyo.
3. Yuko Kitta - Based in Northern Okinawa, Kitta creates clothing and spaces by integrating the full cycle of material production and decay, connecting nature and humans seamlessly.
4. Keijiro Nagamine - A Kyotobased artist whose installations explore events, movements, and research, Nagamine's practice continues to evolve with numerous exhibitions scheduled.
5. Takeshi Yasura - Yasura’s work explores the relationship between technology, biology, and the environment, valuing the existence of all entities equally.
6. Lucas Leglise - A French photographer interested in the materiality of images and their emergence, Leglise focuses on the analog photography process to investigate the intersection of reality and its representations.
In addition to these exhibits, the event will host lectures such as Shuichi Oyama's talk on July 31 and a special course entitled "Eating Colors: Red" facilitated by Romi Ogawa on August 7, where participants will engage with themes of food, waste, and cyclical practices through shared experiences.
Kitta will also hold a dyeing workshop focusing on natural pigments on August 22—a fusion of culinary arts and visual creation.
For an immersive experience of food and art that challenges conventional perceptions and celebrates the cycle of life, visit 'Art ka Bifun ka Paichu' in Roppongi during the exhibition period. Admission is free, and the gallery is easily accessible via public transport, only a short walk from Roppongi Station.
Location: Art ka Bifun ka Paichu, 2nd Floor, Asahi Seimei Roppongi Building, 5-2-4 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032, Japan
For more details and updates, check the link: Exhibition Details
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