Seeking the “Real” in the Dark
Ei-Q (real name Sugita Hideo) made a stunning debut in the art world with a collection of photo-dessins entitled Nemuri no riyu (Reason of Sleep) and later pursued images of his own, making free use of various media including prints and oil painting. Often overlooked by critics, this exhibition, with focus on the period between 1935 and 1937, will examine his works and letters together. Read more.
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Making art behind bars can be its own form of release