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Fangzhou Yuan's Glass Art Exhibition

YUGEN Gallery, located in the heart of Tokyo, has officially announced an upcoming solo exhibition by the renowned glass artist Fangzhou Yuan. This exciting event is set to take place from September 12 to October 7, 2026. Drawing inspiration from the dynamic interplay between artificial constructs and the natural world, Fangzhou's work delves deep into the theme of "critical states", a concept that highlights the continuous transformation that occurs at the boundary of constructed and natural elements.

What makes Fangzhou Yuan's glass works particularly captivating is their unique reflection of nature's laws; the glass medium acts beyond human control, influenced by gravity and temperature. This duality emphasizes a significant relationship between human intention and natural forces, creating an intricate dialogue that resonates with viewers on multiple levels.

The forthcoming exhibition promises to present a collection of works that evoke architectural ruins and unformed geological layers, representing an ambiguous state between construction and collapse. These pieces capture not a fixed completion, but a moment in the process of change, exploring the universe's constant state of becoming and transformation.

Exhibition Details

• - Title: To be announced
• - Dates: September 12 (Saturday) - October 7 (Wednesday), 2026
• - Opening Hours: Weekdays: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM; Weekends and Holidays: 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• - Location: YUGEN Gallery, 3-1-31, KD Minami Aoyama Bldg. 4F, Minato-ku, Tokyo
• - Participating Artist: Fangzhou Yuan
• - Admission Fee: Free

For the most up-to-date information regarding the artist's attendance schedule, please follow the gallery’s Instagram account. Visitors will also have the opportunity to view and purchase Fangzhou's works online through YUGEN Gallery's official online store starting on the opening date of the exhibition.

Purchase Links:
Fangzhou Yuan's Works: View and Buy Here

Artist Profile

Fangzhou Yuan, born in 1995 in Liaoning Province, China, is a rising star in the contemporary art scene. After graduating from Tsinghua University in 2018, he moved to Japan to further his education. He completed his master's at the Tokyo University of the Arts in 2020, and is currently enrolled in the doctoral program there. His practice intertwines multiple mediums, from sculpture to painting and video, influenced by Eastern philosophies, including post-minimalism and Buddhism.

Recent Exhibitions:

• - 2023: The boundary of black (Kuma Gallery, Tokyo)
• - 2023: Presence and Absence (ARS Gallery, Tokyo)
• - 2021: The nonentity within the entity (Decameron, Tokyo)

About YUGEN Gallery

Founded in February 2022, YUGEN Gallery specializes in contemporary art from Japan. With locations in Minami Aoyama, Tokyo, and Tenjin, Fukuoka, the gallery aims to showcase the beauty and depth of Japanese art to a global audience. The term 'Yugen' refers to an aesthetic concept in Japan characterized by depth, elegance, and grace, reflecting the qualities that the gallery seeks to promote through its exhibitions.

Visitors can find more information about the gallery and its offerings on its official site, where both Japanese and English translations are available for artworks and online sales. For the latest updates, follow us on social media.

For more details and updates, please visit the official site: YUGEN Gallery.