Aki Sasamoto's Life Laboratory
Aki Sasamoto invites viewers to her singular 'life laboratory' at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo.
Her mid-career retrospective traces the evolution of her practice through installations, documentation, and live performances.
For over two decades, the Japanese artist has developed a unique performance/installation practice, producing installations of absurd sculptural devices.
- Haemorrhoid cushions
- Oversized fishing lures
These devices serve as an object-based score and environment for improvised performances, combining humorous spoken narratives with physical actions and mark-making.
Her work combines installations, documentation, and live performances.
Aki Sasamoto's work, such as Sounding Lines (2024), at Para Site, Hong Kong, is a testament to her innovative practice.
Author's summary: Aki Sasamoto's retrospective showcases her unique performance/installation practice.