In a recent article by Flaunt Magazine, it is reported that the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles is hosting the exhibition 'Refashioning: CFGNY and Wataru Tominaga'. The exhibition explores the intersections of fashion, politics, and culture, showcasing the work of artists and textile designers Concept Foreign Garments New York (CFGNY) and Wataru Tominaga. The exhibition focuses on themes of gender and identity, featuring site-specific installations that highlight the artists' shared 'vaguely Asian aesthetics' [a484fa27].
The 'Refashioning: CFGNY and Wataru Tominaga' exhibition at the Hammer Museum delves into the boundaries between art and fashion, materiality, sustainability, and the influence of international experiences. The artists discuss their exploration of the concept of 'vaguely Asian' and its relationship to race and identity. The exhibition also examines the role of the Japan Society in shaping ideas of Japaneseness and Asianness, as well as the artists' research into the experiences of Japanese Americans in Los Angeles. Sustainability is another important aspect explored by the artists, drawing inspiration from the people around them and their research in Japanese American archives [a484fa27].
The 'Refashioning: CFGNY and Wataru Tominaga' exhibition is on view at the Hammer Museum from June 9 to August 4. It offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the connections between fashion, art, gender, and identity, while also considering the impact of international experiences and the importance of sustainability in the creative process [a484fa27].
Cartier is also hosting an exhibition in Tokyo titled 'Musubi – Half-Century of Cartier in Japan and Beyond: an Everlasting Dialogue of Beauty and Art' at the Tokyo National Museum. The exhibition celebrates 50 years of Cartier's presence in Japan and explores the intertwined narratives between Japan and the jewellery maison. The exhibition features commissioned works by Japanese artists, including paintings of different skies by Sho Shibuya. The exhibition is divided into two parts: 'Cartier and Japan, a Tribute to Art and Beauty' and 'Fondation Cartier Pour L’art Contemporain And Japanese Artists: A Never-Ending Conversation'. The Cartier exhibition runs until July 28, offering visitors a chance to delve into the artistic legacy of Japan and the enduring dialogue between beauty and art [e5abb8e8].