More work from Shohei Otomo.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAHRTJpncfY[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW4UXWwtdAM[/youtube]

“Roppongi Crossing” is a series of exhibitions that introduce the work of diverse artists and creators with an eye to present a vision of the future Japanese art scene. Starting from a fundamental question – “Can there be art”* – the third in the series highlights the ambitions and dynamic talents who are today actively turning the pages of Japanese art history. The exhibition represents a “crossing” of diverse output – photography, sculpture, installation, video, graffiti, performance and so on – by 20 artists and units ranging from up-and-coming stars to art world veterans.

While the artworks chosen by the team of three curators are all new or topical, they are diverse in their approaches. Some refer directly to various social issues, while others take the form of projects, presenting new possibilities by their collaborative or trans-genres natures. The exhibition also introduces creative activities generated from the streets which is a stage of our daily life, as well as the work of a new generation that suggest the emergence of a new aesthetic.

Now more than ever, with society and the economy going through a period of immense change, we are provided with a rare opportunity to think about the very nature of art. It will be a new Japan that emerges from this period of upheaval, and the discoveries, surprises and insights offered in this exhibition provide a clue as to what the art of that new Japan will be like.

Currently on display at the Mori Art Museum until the 3rd of July.

Join up in one of the several rooms in the museum, including Kami and Sasu’s artwork. (click to zoom).

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPU0LsSw9qw[/youtube]

Also shown in this room is 8,000 traffic reflector mountain by Suzuki Hiraku

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aGyhgek-3c[/youtube]

And a domineering sound Installation by Ujino.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGCGFTrgt2g[/youtube]

I recommend checking the Mori Art Museums youtube for more video interviews with participating artists.

Sporting a mighty beard.

Shows you how much of a piece of art this game truly was. released in 1991 on the Amiga, designed and developed by fresh programmer Eric Chahi.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zgkf6wooDmw[/youtube]

thanks Kano

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WJ3E52NQb4&feature=player_embedded#![/youtube]

The fifth in a series of candid interviews by Jeff with creatives from various fields. This month Jeff sits with Leonard McGurr a.k.a Futura for an insightful but all too brief 10 minute overview of branding, art and perception. Also some awesome Lego pulse rifles.

[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/11626425[/vimeo]

Organised by W+K, and the producers of beautiful losers, the D.I.Y series explores the ideas and people behind graffiti.

The latest episode #12 was just released featuring,Espo, KR, Shepard Fairey, Barry McGee, discussing the difference between public and private spaces.

Here to view the rest and learn more.

Futura Feature from TheCreativeLives on Vimeo.

I’ve been meaning to post this video, featuring Dunst dancing through the street of Akihabara which Murakami’s KaiKaikiki produced to promote his recent show at the Tate Modern, sooner. However KaiKaikiki has been playing a game of cat and mouse with youtube to protect this copyrighted video, and it’s been hard to find a solid version.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqu8NH_GIwM&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Jgkm2pdWgY&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]