Megumi Matsubara
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| Megumi Matsubara | |
|---|---|
 Megumi-Matsubara-2020.jpg Megumi Matsubara in Aomori, 2020 | |
| Born | June 19, 1977 Tokyo, Japan |
| 🏫 Education | The University of Tokyo,The Bartlett School of Architecture |
| 💼 Occupation | |
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Megumi Matsubara(b. 1977) is a Japanese artist and architect known for her interdisciplinary approach that fuses art, architecture, and sensory experiences. Her works, characterized by a poetic exploration of memory, perception, and spatial relationships, have been exhibited internationally, resonating across diverse cultural contexts.[1] Matsubara divides her time between Morocco and Japan, where she continues to develop her unique practice.[2]
Education[edit]
Megumi Matsubara studied architecture at The University of Tokyo[3] in Japan, where she developed a foundation in spatial design and modernist architectural principles. She later pursued advanced studies at The Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London (UCL), one of the world’s leading institutions for architectural education.
At the Bartlett, she studied under Sir Peter Cook[4], a pioneer of experimental and visionary architecture and a founding member of Archigram. Cook’s mentorship encouraged Matsubara to embrace unconventional approaches, integrating art into architectural design and pushing the boundaries of traditional spatial concepts. This academic journey laid the groundwork for her interdisciplinary practice, combining technical precision with artistic exploration.
Career[edit]
In 2002, Matsubara co-founded Assistant, an international design and architecture studio, alongside Hiroi Ariyama. The studio’s work spans architectural designs[5], art installations, and collaborative projects[6], reflecting a blend of functional design and conceptual art.[7]
By the mid-2000s, Matsubara’s solo practice began gaining attention for its innovative use of materials and space.[8] Her work, both individual and collaborative, continues to challenge conventional notions of architecture and art.[9]
- Notable Exhibitions and Projects
- The Blind Dream (2012, Morocco): An installation exploring sensory perception, presented at the Marrakech Biennale. This project invited viewers to reconsider the act of seeing.[10], it invited visitors to question the act of seeing itself.[11]
- House of 33 Years (2013, Japan): An architectural project emphasizing connections between people, nature, and memory, with a focus on the passage of time and historical layers in the built environment.[12][13]
- Un coquelicot (2015, Japan): A photographic series of red poppies that symbolize memory and transience, exhibited at prominent venues.[14]
- A proposal for a textbook to learn Braille（2016, Japan）: This project highlighted the beauty of Braille as a tactile language, addressing themes of accessibility, translation, and sensory experience.[15]
- Truth / Freedom（2020, Japan）An immersive installation at the Inter+Play exhibition (Towada Art Center), exploring memory, perception, and the interplay of visibility and invisibility.[16]
- Exhibitions at prominent institutions such as the National Art Center (Tokyo)[17], Aichi Triennale, and the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco.[18]
Her ability to blend architectural principles with artistic expression has made her a prominent figure in contemporary art.
Recognition[edit]
Matsubara’s works have been critically acclaimed for their intellectual depth and poetic sensibility.[19]They have been featured in numerous thematic exhibitions addressing time, space, and identity.
Her contributions have been acknowledged by Key recognitions include:
- Recognition at the Marrakech Biennale for her innovative exploration of sensory perception.[20]
- Participation in the Aichi Triennale, where her collaborations with visually impaired students drew critical acclaim.[21]
- Exhibitions at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, which highlighted her contributions to discussions on cultural identity.[22][23]
Personal Life[edit]
Since 2012, Matsubara has lived and worked between Tokyo, Japan, and Fez, Morocco.[24] This dual existence informs her creative process, drawing from the architecture, landscapes, and cultures of both regions.[25]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Visual Arts". AICHI TRIENNALE 2016. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ↑ "Megumi Matsubara". SHARJAH ART FOUNDATION. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ↑ "BOOJUM MEGUMI MATSUBARA with assistant". diesel art gallery. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ↑ "Author". Tokyo Art Beat. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ↑ "MEGUMI MATSUBARA & HIROI ARIYAMA". design boom. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ↑ "Nástio Mosquito and the Collaborative Model in Contemporary Art". SUN JOURNAL. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ↑ "ASSISTANT/Firm/Team". ASSISTANT. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ↑ "MEGUMI MATSUBARA WITH ASSISTANT". SHIFT. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ↑ "talk Megumi Matsubara talk about the invisible". Le Cube. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ↑ "Marrakech Biennale 5-Where Are We Now?". THE VIEW FROM FEZ. 5 March 2014. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ↑ "lettera27 and Megumi Matsubara talk about the invisible". Moleskine Foundation. 31 July 2015. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ↑ "House of 33 Years". domus. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ↑ "House of 33 Years / ASSISTANT". archidaily. 21 March 2017. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ↑ "Undress UnCoquelicot by Megumi Matsubara 21st DOMANI National Art Center Tokyo 2019". domani YouTube channel. 31 January 2019. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ↑ "Megumi Matsubara – A proposal for a textbook to learn Braille English and other languages". Artibune. 11 April 2015. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ↑ "Arts Towada 10th Anniversary Exhibition: Inter+Play Season 1". Arts Towada. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ↑ "DOMANI明日記録集" (PDF). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ↑ "Megumi Matsubara It Is a Garden, 2016". artsy. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ↑ "Enunciation Rather Than Representation Alya Sebti in conversation with Göksu Kunak". IBRAAZ. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ↑ "HIGHER ATLAS". Marrakech Biennale 4. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ↑ "接触化石". ART PLATFORM JAPAN. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ↑ "Artists". YBCA. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ↑ "Boundary-pushing exhibition explores time and scale in architecture and the arts". The Architects’s Newspaper. 2 August 2016. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ↑ "Artist". voice gallery. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ↑ "Sound / Art -Tuning in to Africa". Yokohama Arts Foundation. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
External links[edit]
- Artist's website ([1])
- Artist's interview movie ([2])
- ASSISTANT's website ([3])
- Casa wabi - Megumi Matsubara Artist Profile (Artist Projects)
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