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messages from Azito including, introduction of new arrival artworks on Azito and overall info of Japanese contemporary art in the world.

New Arrival: Tomokazu Matsuyama put traditional Asian imagery into new expression
Jan. 23, 2012
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After talking with Matsuyama and thinking of the feature of his work, one quote by Steve Jobs came up to my mind.
New Arrival: "Lost and Wandering Bridge" by Keiichi Tanaami
Nov. 19, 2011
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When I visited Tanaami's exhibition in the end of October, these vivid colors jumped into my eyes standing out from the bright white gallery space. I love Tanaami's strong coloration...
Azito blog started on Tumblr
Oct. 25, 2011
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Because of the weak dollar against the strong yen, we raised some of the works' price as below.
New Arrival: "For Grey" by Toshio Shibata
Sep. 12, 2011
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"For me colour photography is about atmosphere, whereas with my black and white work I was focused on shape and tonality. In my black and white work by combining those elements of shape and tonality,
New Arrival: Hiroshi Fuji's happy ring series
Aug. 10, 2011
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Tigers are making a circle and look like dancing. This is an artwork created by Hiroshi Fuji, combining each tiger brought from children through the project called "Kaekko (swap)".
Price Chaged
Aug. 08, 2011
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Because of the weak dollar against the strong yen, we raised some of the works' price as below.
Answer to our survey and win a gift
May. 09, 2011
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Please answer to our following questions and get a chance to receive our wonderf...
New Arrival: Yasumasa Morimura's two faces on one screen
Mar. 26, 2011
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Morimura started to impersonate famous figures who already passed by to know how they will see our generation if they were alive. I
New Arrival: Takashi Homma printed McDonald in silkscreen
Jan. 25, 2011
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"M-Bordeaux" by Takashi Homma AZITO is pleased to introduce new artworks by Tak...
New Arrival: Yuichi Yokoyama Neo-Manga artworks
Nov. 24, 2010
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"Travel" by Yuichi Yokoyama AZITO is pleased to introduce new artworks by Yuich...
New Arrival: Toshio Shibata "a View" Series
Sep. 03, 2010
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"a View" by Toshio Shibata AZITO is pleased to introduce five new artworks by T...
"Gallerist talks about the artist" series will be on Youtube!
Sep. 02, 2010
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We are happy to announce you that new video series "Gallerist talks about the a...
New Arrival: Daido Moriyama "Northern" Series
Aug. 05, 2010
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"Northern No.1" by Daido Moriyama AZITO is pleased to introduce five new artwor...
New Arrival: Ai Yamaguchi unveils prints that combine Edo-period art with modern anime illustrations
Jun. 12, 2010
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As an artist who utilises a unique combination of delicately drawn lines and celluloid picture-like expressions to vividly portray the lives of young female prostitutes, her works
New Arrival: imaginary drawings by Akira Ikezoe
Jun. 08, 2010
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This series of watercolor paintings, however, takes a somewhat different direction from Ikezoe's past works. While most of his previous works were paintings resembling prints on
Photo Report: Hong Kong art scene beside ART HK 10
Jun. 02, 2010
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I visited some art galleries and alternative spaces to see the local Hong Kong art scene.
Photo Report: Japanese artist in ART HK 10
May. 31, 2010
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Beside the 15 Japanese galleries joining the ART HK10, There were many Japanese artists shown by the non-Japanese galleries too. Here are some photo's of their artworks.
Photo Report: Japanese galleries in ART HK 10
May. 29, 2010
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Among the 151 galleries participating from 29 different countries, there are 15 Japanese galleries showing in the fair. Here are some photo's of these boothes.
New Arrival: Kosuke Tsumura collaged original artworks and its photo in one frame
Apr. 30, 2010
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By its very nature, collage is a medium which evokes the many possibilities of texture, purpose, and presence. Composed from photographs and original artworks, Kosuke Tsumura's distinctive series, ...
New Arrival: Cute but scary photographs by Tamanoi
Apr. 11, 2010
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Like a child's imagination coming true, Tamanoi's debut photo series explores what happens when two of his favorite things - candy and horror movies - become one and
The Ultimately Indecisive Moments of Homma Takashi's Photography
Mar. 24, 2010
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One of the most respected young photographers in Japan at the moment, Takashi Homma is extremely honest about his subjects. Highly influenced by the color
New Arrival: Silkscreen by Tanaami and Yamakawa
Mar. 19, 2010
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A dynamic duo, Keiichi Tanaami and Soji Yamakawa create prints/paintings that appear to pulsate with an electric energy not unlike like that of a neon urbanscape.
New Arrival: Etsuko Fukaya with surprising amounts of information in compact spaces
Feb. 27, 2010
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Drawn with the intimacy of a needle and the intense concentration of the naked eye, Etsuko Fukaya's etchings appear to challenge the the very possibilities of boundaries and scale.
New Arrival: Paramodel "tommy sushi" & "tommy ca"
Feb. 06, 2010
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Paramodel is an artist unit formed in 2001 by Yasuhiko Hayashi and Yusuke Nakano. Their title is essentially a manifesto in sum - fusing the words "Paradise", "Paradox", and "Model"...
Join us on Facebook!
Jan. 22, 2010
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We just opened an Azito page on facebook yesterday. Please join us!...
New Arrival: Kanako Sasaki "Walking in the Jungle" Series
Jan. 19, 2010
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"Anne Frank's singal" by Kanako Sasaki from the series "Walking in the Jungle" ...
To get info of Japanese contemporary art
Jan. 09, 2010
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Here are the list of the websites to get Japanese contemporary art.
Tell us what you think!
Nov. 20, 2009
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Azito wants to provide artworks and services you will be satisfied with. Please answer the questions and tell us what you expect from Azito.
Editions|Artists' Books Fair: Azito at booth #28
Nov. 06, 2009
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Finished setting up artworks. The grand open of the Editions| Artists Books' Fair is on 6th Friday(FREE).
Editions|Artists' Books Fair: Started to Setup
Nov. 05, 2009
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We arrived in New York and started to set up the works.
Price Chaged
Nov. 01, 2009
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Because of the weak dollar against the strong yen, we raised some of the works' price as below.
Azito will join "Editions Artist Book Fair"
Sep. 12, 2009
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Azito is please to announce you that we will join the "Editions | Artist Book Fair" in New York. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Looking for artwork? Feel free to Request our search service
Looking for artwork? Feel free to Request our search service
Sep. 09, 2009
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AZITO is pleased to offer you help with finding Japanese artworks. Anything you like - from old masters to emerging artists, we will search for art in any style, date or medium on your behalf for FREE.
Photo Report: Japanese artists in Art 40 Basel
Jun. 22, 2009
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Following images are the Japanese artists exhibited at Art 40 Basel held from Ju...
Photo Report: Japanese artists in Venice Biennale
Jun. 21, 2009
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Many Japanese artists such as Miwa Yanagi, Yoko Ono etc, joined the Venice Bienn...
What made Yanobe create "Torayan"
Mar. 25, 2009
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The 1970 Osaka Expo, with its motto "Human Progress and Harmony" was the beacon...
We are happy to open!
Mar. 25, 2009
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Hi, we are Azito! Thank you for visiting our webiste. Azito is an online galler...
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