Our new book "ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FLOWERS VI", is now officially released.
*  Regular price: JPY6,600
*  Language: Bilingual (Japanese & English)
*  Format: Modified A4
*  Total Pages: 312 Pages
*  Published by: Seigensha


『Encyclopedia of Flowers Vol. VI 植物図鑑』新刊が全国書店で発売となりました。ぜひお手に取ってご覧ください。
■定価：6,600円（本体6,000円）
■日英併記
■A4変形、312頁
■発行：青幻舎

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FLOWERS VI 発売

2025年3月20日（木）より、京都新聞ビル地下１階にてAMKKによる個展「X-Ray FLOWERS」を開催いたします。

Date : 2025 3.20 [Thu] - 30 [Sun]
Time : 11:00 - 18:00 （17:30 最終入場）入場無料
Location：京都新聞ビル地下1階  
Address：京都府京都市中京区烏丸通夷川上る少将井町239-B1F
　
※ 初日 20 [Thu] 14:00 オープニング・パフォーマンス
かねてよりAMKKと親交の深いバンド【ALGIERS（アルジェ）】をゲストに迎え、オープニングライブを行います。

特別協賛：株式会社POLA
協賛：株式会社セーニャ　青幻舎　大槻ポンプ工業株式会社　MAESTRO　河野脳神経外科病院　HUILAN WHISKY DISTILLERY

フラワーアーティストの東信は、これまで幾多の表現を通じて花や植物の美しさや可能性を探求してきた。世界各地で巨大なBotanical Sculpture といった革新的なインスタレーションを手がける一方で、花が咲いて枯ち果てるまでの変容を捉えた映像作品から子ども向けのアニメーション制作まで、常に花の持つ無限の可能性と命の尊さに対峙している。こうした活動の中で、2018年頃より、彼の関心は花の内部構造へも広がりを見せ、レントゲン撮影を通じた未知の領域への挑戦がスタートした。
本展覧会では、長年にわたり新聞を印刷してきた面影を遺す京都新聞印刷工場跡地の大空間を舞台に、そのX線写真撮影時のフィルム原版およびCTスキャンで撮影した映像を展示する。 技術の進歩により、これまで目にすることのなかった世界が可視化され、私たちは新たな視点で植物の微細で崇高な世界を目撃することになる。暗闇の中に光るその先に、多様で神秘に満ちた植物の世界が静かに立ち現れる。


Starting on Thursday, March 20, 2025, AMKK will hold a solo exhibition "X-Ray FLOWERS" on the B1F of the Kyoto Shimbun Building.

Date : 2025 3.20 [Thu] - 30 [Sun]
Time : 11:00 - 18:00 （17:30 Last entry）　
Free admission

20 [Thu] 14:00 - OPENING Live performance: ALGIERS

Location： The Kyoto Shimbun Building B1 Floor 
Address： 239-B1F, Shoshoichi-cho, Karasuma-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto


Flower artist Azuma Makoto has explored the beauty and potential of flowers and plants through numerous forms of expression. While he has created innovative installations such as monumental Botanical Sculptures around the world, he also engages with the transformation of flowers from bloom to decay through video works and even produces animations for children. Throughout these activities, he continually confronts the infinite possibilities of flowers and the preciousness of life. Since around 2018, his interests have expanded to the internal structures of flowers, leading him to embark on a challenge into unknown realms through X-ray imaging. This exhibition showcases the film originals captured during X-ray photography, as well as videos obtained through CT scans.

"X-Ray FLOWERS" reveals the inner workings of plants that are beyond human visual perception. It is an attempt to delve deeper into the essence of flowers and plants, moving beyond their surface beauty. The intricate details of leaf veins, the delicacy of petals, the strength of stems, the depths of roots, and even the minutiae of contained seeds are illuminated, showcasing the vital breath of life that resides within them. Every petal and stem exists in harmony, presenting a form that is astonishingly beautiful and powerful. Within these miraculous structures, which are beyond human comprehension, cells accumulate to form a single flower, and the aggregation of these flowers connects to the fields and mountains, contributing to the rich tapestry of our world. Reflecting on this, it can be said that all of Azuma's projects represent a collection of life from the microcosm of cells to the macrocosm of the Earth's stratosphere. This exhibition allows for a thorough exploration of that microscopic world.

With advancements in technology, a world previously unseen has been made visible, allowing us to witness the intricate and sublime realm of plants from a new perspective. Beyond the darkness, a diverse and mysterious botanical world quietly emerges, illuminated by the light of discovery.


Azuma Makoto Exhibition ”X-Ray FLOWERS”

2025年2月8日（土）より、StandByにてAMKKによる2回目の個展「Paludarium Masashi & Hiromi」を開催いたします。

「Paludarium」シリーズは、AMKKの精神が色濃く反映された作品の一つです。植物を外気から守り、その成長を促す「パルダリウム（温室）」を新たな解釈で具現化した本シリーズは、19世紀イギリス貴族が鑑賞や娯楽目的で用いたパルダリウムとは一線を画し、現代の文化やテクノロジーを取り入れながらも、一種の反骨精神を内包した作品群となっています。
AMKKのクリエイティブな思想と StandByが生み出す非日常的な空間が交わることで、より洗練され、奥行きのあるインスタレーションが実現しました。
進化を遂げた「Masashi」と「Hiromi」を含むこの貴重な展示を、どうぞお見逃しなくご覧ください。

StandBy is pleased to present 'Paludarium Masashi & Hiromi,' the second solo exhibition by AMKK, opening on Saturday, February 8, 2025.

'Paludarium' is a series of works deeply imbued with the spirit of the AMKK collective. Inspired by the "Paludarium," a structure designed to shield plants from external elements and foster their growth, this series offers a contemporary reinterpretation. While traditional Paludariums were popular among 19th-century British aristocrats for ornamental and recreational purposes, AMKK's iteration transcends these historical origins, blending modern culture and technology with a subtle undercurrent of rebellion.

The interplay between AMKK's creative vision and the uniquely surreal atmosphere of StandBy has resulted in a refined and multi-dimensional installation. Featuring the evolved "Masashi" and "Hiromi," this exhibition provides a rare opportunity to experience their artistic ingenuity.

We warmly invite you to visit and immerse yourself in this extraordinary showcase.

AMKK Paludarium Masashi &Hiromi

8 Feb - 16 Feb, 2025
11:00 - 19:00

StandBy
5-11-1 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo

EXHIBITION ”Paludarium Masashi & Hiromi”

We just released Azuma Makoto's new collection of works
ALL ABOUT FLOWERS

Price: 33,000JPY




Book Details
(Original case)
Size: 24.3 x 24.3 x 6cm 589g
(Photo book)
Size: 22.5 x 22.5 x 4.8cm 1,684g
Pages: 376
Binding : Codex bookbinding, cased hardcover
Surface treatment on the cover: frocky print and hot stamp
Total weight: 2,273g
Language: English
Limited edition of 300 copies

Azuma Makoto's new collection of works

ピエール・エルメ・パリの2024年ホワイトデーコレクションにて
今年もコラボレーションボックスが販売されます。
詳しくはピエール・エルメ・パリ公式サイトをご覧くださいませ。

ピエール・エルメ・パリ公式サイト ：　 https://www.pierreherme.co.jp



AZUMA MAKOTO × PIERRE HERMÉ PARIS [ FLOWER POWER ]




Window Display：The Botanic Enigma

Window Display
The Botanic Enigma

Date : 14 December 2023 - 13 February 2024
Location : Ginza Maison Hermès, Tokyo, Japan

https://www.hermes.com/jp/ja/content/326127/maison-ginza/window-display/231214/

Window Display 「植物の謎」 The Botanic Enigma

NGV TRIENNIAL 2023 
Azuma Makoto “A CHAOTIC GARDEN"

Date : 3 December 2023 - 7 April 2024
Location : National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, Australia

https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/MR-NGV_NGV-Triennial-2023-FINAL.pdf

NGV TRIENNIAL 2023  Azuma Makoto “A CHAOTIC GARDEN"

VOGUE US  2023 November Issue “Forget Quiet Luxury"

https://www.vogue.com/article/spirited-away-fall-fashion-september-2023

Co-Directors：Theo Liu / Luis Liu 
Fashion Editor: Gabriella Karefa-Johnson 
Visuals Director: Yukino 
Hair: Issac Yu
Makeup: Ana Takahashi 
DOP: Luis Liu 
Editor: Amy Done 
TC: Sharon Chung
Music: ZOMBIE CHANG 
Online: Hyun
Production: Babylon
Associate Visuals Editor: Fabbiola Romain


VOGUE US  2023 November Issue “Forget Quiet Luxury"

Date : November 23rd (Wed.) to 27th (Sun.), 2022 / 13:00〜17:00
Location : 2-11-6-B1F, Motoazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Contact : +81-3-5414-5823
Email : info@azumamakoto.com

日時：2022年11月23日(水)〜27日(日) 13:00〜17:00
場所：東京都港区元麻布2-11-6-B1F
問い合わせ：03-5414-5823
info@azumamakoto.com

We are pleased to announce our new exhibition “Cu SHIMENAWA”.
A shimekazari is one of Japanese traditional cultures to decorate homes on New Year's Day in order to welcome the god of the New Year, and this culture has taken root since ancient times. This time, 10 types of shimekazari were selected from every region of Japan, and the shape, which was originally bundled with straw, was all made of copper wire to bring it back to life again. By archiving a wide variety of types spread throughout the country and pursuing universal beauty that lasts for thousands of years, we hope it gives an opportunity for people to have second thoughts about this beautiful culture.

エキシビジョン『銅〆飾 - Cu SHIMENAWA』のご案内 : 
日本では古来より新年の年神様をお迎えするために家先にしめ飾りを飾る、という文化が根付いています。今回は全国の様々な地域から10種類のしめ飾りをセレクトし、本来藁で束ねられるこのお飾りを全て銅線を用いて再び命を吹き込みました。日本全国に広がる多種多様な種類をアーカイブし、幾千年続く普遍的な美を追求することで、この美しい文化を再認識する機会になればと願っています。

Azuma Makoto EXHIBITION 『銅〆飾 - Cu SHIMENAWA』

本日 午前9時、NFTデジタルブーケ専門店「META FLORIST」オープン！
デジタルブーケ３作品を各限定100点発売。
詳しくは、https://amfcmetaflorist.com/

Today at 9:00am Japan Time, NFT Digital Bouquet Specialty Store "META FLORIST" Opens! 
Limited release of 3 digital bouquets (100 pieces each) 
For details, https://amfcmetaflorist.com/

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