Event Showcase: Origins Remembered Through Film Screening

Event Showcase: Origins Remembered Through Film Screening

Hiroshi Sugimoto, a renowned contemporary artist, is making waves in the art world with his multidisciplinary approach that delves deep into the themes of time, perception, and space. Known for his thought-provoking works and installations, Sugimoto's art invites viewers to ponder the meaning of modern times.

Sugimoto's photography series, such as Dioramas, Theatres, Seascapes, and Architecture, are renowned for their contemplative focus on artificiality, time, and temporality. One of his most famous works, *Bay of Sagami, Atami*, is a sought-after photograph in art auctions.

His architectural and art installations, like the Go’o Shrine on Naoshima Island and Time Corridors at Benesse House, blur the lines between architecture and art, inviting quietude and introspection. These unique spaces are designed to evoke timelessness and encourage contemplation of time’s passage.

Sugimoto's works have been featured in major global art fairs, such as Art Basel 2025, and exhibitions showcasing his major series like Theatres, Seascapes, and Dioramas have been running recently. The ongoing 'Sea' Exhibition at the Sainsbury Centre offers visitors an immersive insight into his investigation of time and visual perception.

In addition to his exhibitions, a documentary focusing on Sugimoto's works is available. Directed by Yuko Nakamura, this documentary explores various sites of Sugimoto's works, including his installations at the 17th Biennale of Sydney and his art studio at New York. Registration is required for this documentary.

A related program titled "Director's Talk | Memories of Origin - Hiroshi Sugimoto" is scheduled for 11.23.2020, from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (PST), and will be held online. This program provides an opportunity to learn more about Sugimoto's works and the inspiration behind them.

Interestingly, an event titled "Windowology | New Architectural Views from Japan" is not directly connected to the Hiroshi Sugimoto documentary or the related program. This event, which takes place online, examines the role of windows as cultural objects and the ways in which they frame our vision and give unique perspectives on the world. The event details can be found on the related program titled "Director's Talk | Memories of Origin - Hiroshi Sugimoto".

Despite not being a part of the Yuko Nakamura-directed documentary, "Windowology | New Architectural Views from Japan" is relevant in today's context. Developed prior to the pandemic, this event offers valuable insights into the role of architecture in shaping our perception of the world, making it extraordinarily pertinent now. The fee for this event is complimentary, and registration or ticket purchase is not required.

1. Hiroshi Sugimoto, famous for his artworks delving into themes like time, perception, and space, has a photography series named Dioramas, Theatres, Seascapes, and Architecture, with Bay of Sagami, Atami being one of his well-known pieces.
2. Sugimoto's architectural and art installations like the Go’o Shrine on Naoshima Island and Time Corridors at Benesse House create a balance between architecture and art, inviting tranquility and introspection.
3. Sugimoto's works have been highlighted in significant global art events such as Art Basel 2025 and current exhibitions featuring his major series, including Theatres, Seascapes, and Dioramas, are ongoing.
4. A documentary, directed by Yuko Nakamura, provides an exploration of various sites of Sugimoto's works, and a related program titled "Director's Talk | Memories of Origin - Hiroshi Sugimoto" is scheduled, offering insights into Sugimoto's works and the inspirations behind them. In addition, an event titled "Windowology | New Architectural Views from Japan" examines the importance of windows in shaping perception, with relevance in the present context, despite not being directly connected to the Sugimoto documentary or program.

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