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ANNOUNCING THE ARRIVAL OF
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The Artist noted by art experts as the ‘Basquiat of our Time” from Japan
rtist Takuma Tanaka, a highly acclaimed Japanese artist, is pleased to announce his arrival in New York City. Tanaka is set to showcase his dynamic and multidisciplinary works of art in a series of exhibitions and activations throughout the city, introducing New Yorkers [V OPZ \UPX\L Z[`SL PUÅ\LUJLK I` OPZ 1HWHULZL heritage and cultural background and the WV^LYM\S PUÅ\LUJL VM HY[PZ[Z Z\JO HZ 1LHU Michel Basquiat. Tanaka probes the formal techniques of his predecessors through the SLUZ VM H UL^ WHUKLTPJ YPKKLU JVU[LTWVYHY` ^VYSK /L Z[\KPLK HY[ [OLVY` \UKLY )S\T Poe's contemporary artist Kenjiro Okazaki who provided foundational discussion and ideas on robotics, landscape design, and HYJOP[LJ[\YL ;OYV\NOV\[ [OL HY[PZ[ Z [^LU[` year career, Tanaka has continued to alter his painting techniques by exploring facial structures, portraiture, immersive landscapes, HUK HYJOP[LJ[\YHS Z[PSS SPML NLVTL[Y` JVU[PU\PUN to create an art world of his own.
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Tanaka's artworks are characterized by a blend of traditional craftsmanship with modern technology. His work brings together the ancient techniques of Japanese painting, calligraphy, and painting with digital technology, creating a fusion of the old and new. This diversity of styles and mediums has earned Tanaka many accolades, and his works have been featured in galleries PU[LYUH[PVUHSS` Z\JO HZ ;OL >HSS (Y[ .HSSLY` PU Miami last December during Art Basel.
"I'm thrilled to bring my artistic vision to New York City," said Tanaka. "The vibrancy of this city and its rich artistic heritage is truly inspiring, and I'm excited to collaborate with local artists and exhibit my work to audiences here." Tanaka's works will be on display across the city, starting on in September 2023 with a formal presentation at the Salmagundi Art *S\I HSVUN ^P[O WVW \W L_WLYPLUJL ^P[O street and local artists. Visitors will have the VWWVY[\UP[` [V L_WLYPLUJL OPZ HY[ ÄYZ[OHUK HUK engage with the artist on his unique melding
of traditional and contemporary Japanese art. Meet and greet with artist will commence on September 5th, 2023.
"My interests come from the social sciences. The Human Sushi series is based on humanity and our view of always considering ourselves the masters of the world, maintaining control over everything. We must reflect and be more humble with our world of today.” -Takuma Tanaka The Japanese press has noted Takuma Tanaka as the Jean Michel Basquiat of our time, the artwork is distinct and demonstrates his exceptional talent in capturing the essence of nature, human emotion, and imagination. ;OPZ ^PSS IL [OL ÄYZ[ WYLZLU[H[PVU VM HU international Japanese contemporary artist for the traditional American Salmagundi Club in [OL ;OVTHZ 4VYHU .HSSLY`
“The more I paint, the more I like everything.” - Jean Michel Basquiat.
