Art exhibition, ‘East Meets West’ at Ace Hotel Kyoto marks Japanese artist Samiro Yunoki’s 100th birthday, in dialogue with new works by American artist Kori Girard
In proof that life does work in mysterious ways, a new exhibition of work at Ace Hotel Kyoto showcases an unexpected dialogue between centenarian Japanese artist Samiro Yunoki and the American artist Kori Girard, the grandson of textile designer/artist Alexander Girard.
Girard requested a meeting with Yunoki through a mutual friend and 'during our visit, [Yunoki] shared many stories including one about a trip to the Girard Wing at the Museum of International Folk Art in New Mexico,' Girard continues. 'He explained that he was very influenced by this exhibition and that after he saw it, he felt a greater sense of possibility in his own work.
Installation view of Samiro Yunoki and Kori Girard, ‘East Meets West’ in the gallery space of Ace Hotel Kyoto
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