The Emmanuel Saulnier exhibition "ATM tempo I/II/III: A Tribute to Thelonious Monk" will be held at Ginza Maison Hermès Forum in Tokyo's Ginza district from July 14 to October 31. This exhibition grew out of Emmanuel Saulnier's solo exhibition "Black Dancing," held at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris in February, and was conceived as a homage to jazz pianist Thelonious Monk. Inspired by Monk's performance during his 1963 Japan tour, the piece is composed of three musical sections (tempo I/II/III). It explores the state of the contemporary artist, touching on works by Saulnier as well as those of artists who were close friends of Monk. Emmanuel Saulnier was born in Paris, France in 1952. He began his career as an artist in the late 1970s, and after a residency at the Villa Medici (Rome) in 1986, he became known primarily for his works using glass. His contemporary sculptures, which spotlight inorganic objects, reference historical events and tragedies that are close to him, and he continues to pose fundamental questions about human existence in modern society using rich metaphors and silence. He also has a close relationship with the Fondation Hermès, and has been active in a wide range of fields, including holding a solo exhibition at the foundation's gallery, La Verriere (Brussels, 2002), and serving as a mentor in a residency program for young artists.
【Exhibition Information】
"ATM tempo I/II/III Dedicated to Thelonious Monk" Emmanuel Saulnier Exhibition
Venue: Ginza Maison Hermès Forum
Address: 8th floor, 5-4-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Dates: July 14th - October 31st
Hours: 11:00 - 20:00 (until 19:00 on Sundays, last admission 30 minutes before closing)
Open every day during the exhibition period, admission is free