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WE-WANT-YU

Ted Söderberg

A Swedish artist, Ted Söderberg will be holding an exhibition "WE-WANT-YU” on Saturday, May 24th from 18:00 to 20:00 at CONTRAST. The exhibition offers a glimpse into a world centered around Light—A Light shared by society, granting everyone the same beliefs, the same truths, and a single accepted reality. But Light, for all it reveals, also blinds. No matter how brightly it shines, there will always be shadows—unseen, unknown to the Light. And to you. Ted Söderberg develops and art directs conceptual worlds for renowned artists, such as Alexander Wessely, The Weeknd, and Swedish House Mafia. Rather than working in a single medium, Ted operates across multiple disciplines to craft multi-layered creations. WE-WANT-YU marks the beginning of his own: an exploration of the shadows born from our obsession with the Light. The start of a world with no end in sight. ー Date & Time：5/24(Sat) 18:00 - 20:00 Venue：CONTRAST ー Hair installation @hayatemaeda Sound installation @liamnoonanhere / @yoanndurant (score) Organised by @sexihulk Prod-assistant @yyiqpi

PHOTO: Mauritz Larsson

PHOTO: Mauritz Larsson

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CODE TO GRAPHIC

DIGRAPH

The creative studio DIGRAPH, founded by designer Hiromasa Fukaji and programmer Junichiro Horikawa, will be holding their exhibition “CODE TO GRAPHIC” at CONTRAST from Saturday, May 3 to Sunday, May 11. This exhibition explores the concept of “CODE TO GRAPHIC”—creating graphic expressions through programming, which is a hallmark of DIGRAPH’s creative process. A diverse range of works will be presented, each highlighting the unique beauty and character that emerge from various programming methods. Central to the exhibition is DIGRAPH’s signature technique, Plotter Drawing, which pushes the boundaries between digital and physical. Through this method, the artworks are imbued with subtle physical irregularities and singular textures not found in digital displays or printed media. As a new initiative, the exhibition will also feature works inspired by CTG (Computer Technique Group), a pioneering force in Japanese computer art during the 1960s. DIGRAPH finds strong resonance with CTG, who similarly broke the boundaries between art and design through the use of computers, and also employed plotter technology in their work. In this exhibition, DIGRAPH reinterprets CTG’s iconic “Kennedy Series”, creating new works that pay homage while offering a fresh perspective. More than half a century since CTG’s groundbreaking activities, DIGRAPH revisits their legacy to reflect on its own identity and position, and to propose new ways of thinking about digital creation. We invite you to experience DIGRAPH’s ever-expanding world of creativity and experimentation, where programming and graphic art intersect and evolve. − Date: 5/3(Sat) – 5/11(Sun) / Open daily Time: Weekdays 15:00–20:00 / Weekends 11:00–20:00 Entrance: Free Venue: CONTRAST

DIGRAPH

DIGRAPH is a creative studio founded in 2023 by designer Hiromasa Fukaji and programmer Junichiro Horikawa. The studio explores new forms of expression through both computational processes and hands-on experimentation. By combining algorithmic approaches with digital fabrication tools such as plotters and 3D printers, they seek to create works that merge the digital and physical realms. Their projects range from self-initiated exhibitions, such as “NATURE / CODE / DRAWING” (Tokyo 2022 / Paris 2023) and “We are Computational Craftsmen” (Tokyo 2023)—to collaborations including interior artworks, branding, and the launch of the ceramic label ComPotte. Through both research and commissions, the studio continues to expand its creative scope across disciplines.

About CONTRAST
In 2022, CONTRAST opened as a creative space in Yoyogi-Hachiman, Tokyo. The interior, based on a 45-year-old structure, consists of three floors under the concept of "reconstruction," and is managed by IN FOCUS, a digital branding studio that operates under the theme of "We propose new perspectives through a collective pursuit of digital excellence.". The space not only serves as its own creative space but also aims to be widely open to the public, providing a space for continuous and experimental reconstruction by its users, breaking free from limitations. Focusing on various forms of expression and encountering the creators who produce them, we will come to understand the importance of "CONTRAST = comparison" in our endeavors. Operated by IN FOCUS.In 2022, CONTRAST opened as a creative space in Yoyogi-Hachiman, Tokyo. The interior, based on a 45-year-old structure, consists of three floors under the concept of "reconstruction," and is managed by IN FOCUS, a digital branding studio that operates under the theme of "We propose new perspectives through a collective pursuit of digital excellence.". The space not only serves as its own creative space but also aims to be widely open to the public, providing a space for continuous and experimental reconstruction by its users, breaking free from limitations. Focusing on various forms of expression and encountering the creators who produce them, we will come to understand the importance of "CONTRAST = comparison" in our endeavors. Operated by IN FOCUS.

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