Playback! Millennium 1991-2001: Transcending Boundaries by and through Printmaking
Exhibition Outline
The 1990s and early 2000s have recently seen a resurgence of interest through "Y2K" and "Heisei Retro" culture in Japan. During this era—which opened the new millennium with a blend of apocalyptic anxiety and hope—the world of printmaking explored new expressions that pushed beyond traditional boundaries, such as fusion with photography and 3D works, the creation of large-scale works, and the utilization of digital technology. This movement was further supported by international print exhibitions organized by local governments, a legacy of the economic boom.
This exhibition looks back on this era through approximately 100 works, focusing on five "contemporary" print exhibitions held at the Machida City Museum of Graphic Arts and the Kanagawa Kenmin Hall, as well as the museum's public workshops. It traces the footsteps of international exchange through prints, experiments in borderless expression, and perspectives reflecting on the 20th century as a "century of war."
Exhibition Information
| Exhibition Name | Playback! Millennium 1991-2001: Transcending Boundaries by and through Printmaking |
|---|---|
| Duration | June 27(Sat.), 2026 – August 30(Sun.) |
| Admission fees | Adults ¥900 (¥700) University and high school students ¥450 (¥350) Junior high school students and younger free of charge. Fees given in brackets are those for groups of 20 or more people |
Highlights
*All works are part of the collection at the Machida City Museum of Graphic Arts.
YAMAGUCHI Keisuke, The Ship-Carrying Carbon, 1990
Julio César PEÑA PERALTA, Julio César PEÑA PERALTA, 2001
MOTODA Hisaharu, Landscape 282-01, 2001
Christopher BROWN, Christopher BROWN, 1991© Christopher Brown and Berggruen Gallery, San Francisco
Dennis NONA, THABARA, 1993
AZECHI Takuji, A Single Wave, 1995
YOSHIDA Ayomi, Work(HANGA)B.V.C., 1993
KATAYAMA Miyabi, KARAKARA HIGURE NO KOTO, 1993
