Tatsuo Miyajima is one of Japan's leading contemporary artists, known for his immersive and technologically-driven sculptures and installations. This Sydney-exclusive exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA) will be his first major survey exhibition in the Southern Hemisphere, encompassing key works from the beginnings of his career to the present.
Central to his practice are numerical counters that count from 1 to 9 repeatedly using light-emitting diodes (LEDs), then go dark momentarily. For Miyajima, the cyclical repetition of numbers, along with the shift from light to dark, reflect the importance of time. He draws inspiration from Buddhist philosophy, with its exploration of mortality and human cycles of death and renewal.
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Central to his practice are numerical counters that count from 1 to 9 repeatedly using light-emitting diodes (LEDs), then go dark momentarily. For Miyajima, the cyclical repetition of numbers, along with the shift from light to dark, reflect the importance of time. He draws inspiration from Buddhist philosophy, with its exploration of mortality and human cycles of death and renewal.
Become a MCA Member and enjoy unlimited free entry to Tatsuo Miyajima: Connect with Everything. Access exclusive events, discounts and offers! Simply purchase the General Admission Ticket + Membership.
ArtPass The Sydney International Art Series brings the world's most outstanding exhibitions to Australia, exclusively to Sydney, every summer. The 2016-17 series showcases two inspired exhibitions - Tatsuo Miyajima: Connect with Everything at the MCA and Nude: art from the Tate collection at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Purchase a Sydney International ArtPass today to see both exhibitions and save 20%.
Explore the Tatsuo Miyajima: Connected With Everything exhibition #MIYAJIMA
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03.11.16 - 05.03.17
MCA, Sydney
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