Tatsuya Tanaka "Japan in Miniature" Exhibition / Tatsuya Tanaka + FGMF

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  • Architects: FGMF, Tatsuya Tanaka
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023
  • Photographs
    Photographs:Victor Lucena
  • Lead Architects: Fernando Forte, Lourenço Gimenes, Rodrigo Marcondes Ferraz
  • Creative Director: Gabriel Mota
  • Manager : Gabriel Faria
  • Collaborator: Carolina Hirata, Lucas Lima, Victor Lucena
  • Execution : Equipe Japan House São Paulo
  • City: São Paulo
  • Country: Brazil
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Tatsuya Tanaka "Japan in Miniature" Exhibition  / Tatsuya Tanaka + FGMF - Interior Photography, Kitchen, Table
© Victor Lucena

Text description provided by the architects. The work of Japanese artist Tasuya Tanaka is a miniature universe, where every detail comes to life. His tiny sculptures stand out under the domes arranged on two curved counters that capture the gaze and allow visitors to circulate each piece. The pieces rest on rotating bases, keeping them in continuous motion. Static points of illumination create a constant transformation in the shadows of the sculptures, suggesting to the visitor a pause to contemplate the complete three-dimensionality of each work from different perspectives. 

Tatsuya Tanaka "Japan in Miniature" Exhibition  / Tatsuya Tanaka + FGMF - Interior Photography, Kitchen, Table
© Victor Lucena
Tatsuya Tanaka "Japan in Miniature" Exhibition  / Tatsuya Tanaka + FGMF - Interior Photography, Kitchen
© Victor Lucena
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Tatsuya Tanaka "Japan in Miniature" Exhibition  / Tatsuya Tanaka + FGMF - Interior Photography, Kitchen
© Victor Lucena

Some larger pieces receive individual displays, providing a special focus for the most imposing works. And, making the visit even more interactive, the pieces can be viewed from different heights, thanks to the curved benches that intertwine with the counters. 

Tatsuya Tanaka "Japan in Miniature" Exhibition  / Tatsuya Tanaka + FGMF - Interior Photography, Kitchen
© Victor Lucena
Tatsuya Tanaka "Japan in Miniature" Exhibition  / Tatsuya Tanaka + FGMF - Interior Photography, Kitchen, Table
© Victor Lucena
Tatsuya Tanaka "Japan in Miniature" Exhibition  / Tatsuya Tanaka + FGMF - Interior Photography, Kitchen
© Victor Lucena

In addition to the fluidity of the space, the simplicity of the design of the displays was the starting point. They are slender, with thin white lines, created not to compete with Tanaka's detailed and colorful sculptures.

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Address:Av. Paulista, 52 - Bela Vista, São Paulo - SP, 01310-900, Brazil

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Cite: "Tatsuya Tanaka "Japan in Miniature" Exhibition / Tatsuya Tanaka + FGMF" [Expografia Japão em miniaturas - Tatsuya Tanaka / Tatsuya Tanaka + FGMF] 26 Jan 2024. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1012677/tatsuya-tanaka-japan-in-miniature-exhibition-tatsuya-tanaka-plus-fgmf> ISSN 0719-8884

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