Galerie Écho 119 presents a unique exhibition highlighting two emblematic figures of contemporary Japanese art: Nobuyoshi Araki and Toshio Saeki, entitled Araki/Saeki, The fantasma(ero)tic heritage of shunga.
Araki/Saeki: The fantasma(ero)tic heritage of shunga offers a rare opportunity to penetrate the transgressive universe of two contemporary artists while exploring an erotic tradition that has deeply marked Japanese visual culture.
The exhibition explores the heritage of Japanese erotic iconography – and in particular shunga (Japanese erotic prints from the Edo period (1603-1868) part of the art of ukiyo-e) – in the singular and playful approach to sex and fantasies in their respective creations. Their works, both playful and subversive, redefine the boundaries of erotic art, while paying homage to this artistic tradition.
Period engravings are presented alongside photographs and illustrations in order to re-contextualize their works and explore the universe and fantasies developed by these artists in the light of this major Japanese historical influence.
Araki / Saeki : L’héritage fantasma(éro)tique du shunga
Until January 11, 2025
Galerie Écho 119
119 rue Vieille du Temple
75003 Paris
www.galerieecho119.com
