Koki Tanaka: Nothing related, but something could be associated @ YBCA

Description

Sat, Sep 25-Sun, Nov 28

Koki Tanaka is a mixed-media artist who uses video and found objects to create iconic reflections of everyday life. Combining humor with social criticism, he manipulates everyday objects in their surroundings, releasing them from any utilitarian function they may have, to create an entirely new meaning. Using banal objects in a playful way, Tanaka disrupts conventional relations between objects and challenges our preconceived notions about them to create a new and different aesthetic experience for the viewer. In addition to past works, Tanaka will also develop new pieces that will be created in collaboration with YBCA audiences who he will tour around areas in the vicinity of YBCA in order to create instant sculptures and action videos that will then be exhibited as part of his solo exhibition.

Public Programs:
Artist Talk & Walk: Koki Tanaka: Sat, Sep 25 – 2-4pm, YAAW Lounge
Artist Talk & Walk: Koki Tanaka: Thu, Sep 30 – 6-8pm, YAAW Lounge
Artist Talk & Walk: Koki Tanaka: Sat, Oct 2 – 2-4pm, YAAW Lounge

Lecture: Contemporary Japanese Art, Part I: Thu, Oct 14 – 6-8pm, YAAW Lounge
Lecture on contemporary Japanese art from the 1960s to 1980s by Los Angeles-based historian Rika Hiro

Lecture: Contemporary Japanese Art, Part II: Sat, Oct 16 – 2-4pm, YAAW Lounge
Lecture on contemporary Japanese art from the 1990s to the present by Los Angeles-based curator Gabriel Ritter

All Koki Tanaka public programs are free with gallery admission.

Art Savvy: Koki Tanaka
Tue, Oct 5, 1-2pm & 6-7pm, Grand Lobby
FREE with advance RSVP
Art Savvy provides an opportunity to refine your observational skills and deepen your connection with contemporary art. RSVP by contacting [email protected] or phoning 415-321-1310.

Gallery 3
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
701 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

Public Info: 415-978-2787 or http://www.ybca.org

Gallery Admission: $7 regular; $5 students, seniors & teachers/Free for YBCA
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Sun: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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