about NISO:
2021年に設立。次世代の才能を支援するとともに、近年見過ごされてきた20世紀のアーティストたちの遺産の再発見を目指す。ロンドン中心部に位置し、アーティストやエステート、提携ギャラリーとのコラボレーションを通じて、個展や世代を超えた対話を展開するためのダイナミックなプラットフォームを提供しています。
At biscuit gallery, a contemporary art commercial gallery located on Shibuya Shoto Culture Street (Shibuya Ward Shoto), we will be holding a collaborative exhibition “bridge” with NISO, a gallery based in London.
The exhibition runs from January 30, 2025 (Thursday) to February 16, 2025 (Sunday).
A reception party will be held on 2/1 (Saturday). The event will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and is open to everyone.We look forward to your attendance. ***This event has concluded
about NISO:
Established in 2021, NISO supports next-generation talent while aiming to rediscover the legacies of 20th-century artists who have been overlooked in recent years. Located in central London, it provides a dynamic platform for solo exhibitions and intergenerational dialogues through collaborations with artists, estates, and partner galleries.
In this project, we will collaborate with NISO to present Japanese artists active based in Tokyo/London from biscuit gallery and international artists active based in London/Europe from NISO in a group exhibition format.
Participating Artists:
<biscuit gallery> Maoka Ueda | Maoka Ueda
Born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1996. Studied art and design in London for 5 years, completing the Foundation Course at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London, and the Graphic Design and Communication program at Chelsea College of Arts.
Lea Embeli
Born in Pancevo, Serbia in 1994
Completed Master’s degree in Applied Painting at the Faculty of Applied Arts, University of Arts in Belgrade in 2018
Studied as a research student at Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School of Oil Painting in 2021
Enrolled in a second Master’s degree in 2023
“A Valpinçon Bather” 2024, linen on panel, acrylic paint, oil paint, digital print, 1160×320mm
Kenji Sakai | Kenji Sakai
Born in 1996. Creates works primarily using various media including oil painting, printmaking, and three-dimensional works. Explores the existence and transformation of groups and individuals while deepening self-awareness. Reinterprets expression through geometric forms and gives shape to society and emotions. Currently based in London.
Hidetaka Suzuki | Hidetaka Suzuki
Born in Hokkaido in 1986
Completed Master’s degree in Fine Art, Oil Painting Course at Musashino Art University Graduate School of Fine Arts in 2014
Recently expanding his activities overseas to countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom.
Arashi Tanaka From Fukuoka, born in 2000
Graduated from the Architecture Program, Environmental Design Department at Tama Art University in 2022
Completed Fine Art program at University of the Arts London in 2024
“2025/1/16,11:07”, 2025, Crystal on canvas, 310×240mm
Sawako Nasu Born in Tokyo in 1996
Graduated from the Department of Painting, Oil Painting Major, Faculty of Fine Arts at Tokyo University of the Arts in 2021
Completed Master’s degree in Oil Painting, First Research Studio at Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School of Fine Arts in 2023
Held her first overseas solo exhibition at NISO (London) in September 2024.
<NISO> Daniel Brusatin
Born in Colombia in 1988.
Specialized in sculpture at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, and moved to Milan to earn a second degree in Design and Applied Arts due to his interest in materials and production techniques. Worked under Brian Clarke and received instruction in stained glass, ceramics, and architectural art.
“Iron Petroglyph” 2021, Concrete, Sand, Gesso and Acrylic on Iron, 250×200mm
Jean-Philippe Dordolo Born in Orange, France in 1981. Currently based in London, UK.
Creates work with “grotesque” as a primary theme. Through the manipulation of space and ambiguous narratives, he explores themes of isolation, transformation, and the fragility of perception.
“Meine kleinen Trophäen” 2024, Oil on primed acid free paper, 297×420mm
Guy Haddon-Grant
Born in the United Kingdom in 1986. Studied at Camberwell College of Arts, and subsequently spent two years in Florence researching Renaissance masters and their techniques. Creates works using charcoal, candle soot, wax, plaster, steel, and wood that tell stories with one another.
“Charcoal Study, 2021-24” Charcoal on paper, 500×350mm
Nicky Hodge
Studied Fine Art and Critical Studies at Central Saint Martins and began creating work. In 2015, obtained a postgraduate diploma in Fine Art at Goldsmiths College, and worked simultaneously as a curator for the Government Art Collection. Since 2018, has been dedicated to full-time artistic practice.
Mateo Revillo
Born in Spain in 1993. Currently based in Paris.
Inspired not only by contemporary abstract expression but also by ancient and Mediterranean civilizations, his work unfolds within mystical and uncertain domains. Following a vast timeline spanning from primitive fresco painting to the breaking of rectangular formats advocated by minimalism, he evokes a chaotic, immediate, and wild world.
Uchercie
Holds an MFA (Master’s degree) in Fine Art from Goldsmiths, University of London. Published a personal photography collection titled “Unconsciously” and has exhibition history in galleries worldwide including Arles International Photography Festival, Art Basel, Somerset House, and Saatchi Gallery. Explores the intersection of cognitive architecture, collective subjectivity, cybernetic feedback, and spirituality.
C. Lucy R. Whitehead Born in Liverpool, UK in 1991. Currently based in London. Earned a BA in Drawing from Camberwell College of Arts and an MA in Painting from Royal College of Art, where she received the Basil H. Alkazzi Scholarship.
This is the first gallery collaboration exhibition for both biscuit gallery and NISO.
We invite you to view this exhibition that builds a bridge between Tokyo and London.
We are deeply honored to be able to collaborate with NISO as biscuit gallery’s first gallery collaboration project.
We named this exhibition “bridge” not only to represent the connection between our two gallery locations—London and Tokyo—but also to evoke the exchange of art development through this exhibition. While the world has become smaller due to the widespread use of the internet (online information exchange), we believe the significance of directly experiencing and exchanging information offline, in person, remains significant even as we enter 2025.
While we galleries build this bridge, we hope that the participating artists and all viewers can freely envision and enjoy the future development of art within the new landscape seen from this bridge and beyond.
NISO 소개:
2021년 설립. 차세대 인재를 지원하는 동시에 최근 간과되어 온 20세기 아티스트들의 유산 재발견을 목표로 합니다. 런던 중심부에 위치하며, 아티스트 및 에스테이트, 협력 갤러리와의 협력을 통해 개인전 및 세대를 초월한 대화를 전개하기 위한 역동적인 플랫폼을 제공합니다.
Kenji Sakai
1996년 생. 주로 유화, 판화, 입체 작품 등 다양한 매체를 사용하여 제작합니다. 집단 및 개인의 존재와 그 변화에 대해 탐구하며 자기 인식을 깊게 합니다. 도형을 사용한 표현이나 사회, 감정 같은 것에도 형태를 부여하여 재해석합니다. 현재 런던을 기반으로 활동 중입니다.
<NISO> Daniel Brusatin
1988년 콜롬비아 생.
피렌체의 미술 아카데미에서 조각을 전공으로 학습하고, 재료 및 제작 기법에 대한 관심으로부터 디자인 및 응용미술의 2번째 학위를 취득하기 위해 밀라노로 이동. 브라이언 클락 아래에서 근무하며 스테인드글래스, 도자기, 건축미술 지도를 받습니다.
“Iron Petroglyph” 2021, Concrete, Sand, Gesso and Acrylic on Iron, 250×200mm
Mateo Revillo
1993년 스페인 생. 현재 파리를 기반으로 활동 중.
현대 추상 표현뿐만 아니라 고대 및 지중해 문명으로부터도 영감을 받고 있으며, 신비롭고 불확실한 영역 속에서 작품이 전개됩니다. 원시적인 프레스코에서 미니멀리즘이 제안한 직사각형 포맷의 타파까지를 잇는 광대한 시간축을 따르면서 혼란스럽고 즉각적이며 야생적인 세계를 불러일으킵니다.
Uchercie
런던 대학 골드스미스 교에서 파인아트 MFA(석사학위)를 취득. 개인 사진집 『Unconsciously』를 출판하고 아를 국제 사진제, 아트 바젤, 서머싯 하우스, 서치 갤러리를 포함한 세계 각지의 갤러리에서의 전시 경력을 보유하고 있습니다. 인지 아키텍처, 집단적 주체성, 사이버네틱 피드백, 그리고 영성의 교차점을 탐구합니다.
biscuit gallery, 그리고 NISO에 있어서도 처음이 되는 갤러리 협력 전시입니다.
도쿄와 런던에 다리를 건설하는 본 전시, 꼭 감상해 주시기 바랍니다.
이번 biscuit gallery 초 갤러리 협력 기획으로 NISO와 협업할 수 있게 되어 매우 영광스럽습니다.
이번 「bridge」라는 이름을 붙인 것은 단순히 런던 ↔ 도쿄라는 우리 갤러리 2거점 간의 이야기만이 아니라 이 전시에 의한 미술 발전의 교환도 이미지했기 때문입니다. 인터넷(온라인 정보 교환)의 보급으로 세계가 좁아졌다고는 해도 오프라인에서 직접, 생생한 정보를 받고 체감·교환하는 것의 의의는 2025년을 맞이한 지금도 크다고 생각합니다.
이 다리를 건설하는 것은 우리 갤러리이지만, 참가하는 작가 그리고 감상해 주실 여러분께는 이 다리에서 보는 새로운 풍경 속에, 또 그 너머에 미래의 미술 발전을 각각 자유롭게 전망하고 즐길 수 있기를. 그러한 기회가 되었으면 합니다.
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