Jam Session: Ishibashi Foundation Collection x Hikaru Fujii, WHOSE LIGHT?

Fujii is known for video installation works that combine cinematic techniques with documentary-style recordings, rethinking history in his own way. His work, which responds to contemporary social issues and critically analyzes them, has drawn attention both in Japan and abroad. The exhibition focuses on the central theme of 'light = truth' in Plato's 'Republic' Book 7, the 'Parable of the Cave.' Instead of asking what the light illuminates, Fujii turns the question around, asking 'Who is illuminating this light?' and critically re-examines the structure of truth. In response to this question, the exhibition displays 22 pieces from the Ishibashi Foundation Collection and about ten of Fujii's works, including new pieces, along a timeline from ancient times to the modern era and post-war period. Fujii Hikaru is an artist who creates works exploring art, history, and society using diverse media such as installations, videos, and workshops. His practice starts from specific historical moments or social issues, and is based on research and fieldwork. Through his works, he explores modern and historical crises and structural violence, and investigates their impact and meaning on humans and non-humans. He has participated in many exhibitions, including Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art, M+, MMCA (Korea), Centre Pompidou (Mess), Kadist (Paris), HKW (Berlin), and international art festivals such as Asia-Pacific Triennale (2021) and Arles International Photography Festival (2024). He received the Tokyo Contemporary Art Award 2020 - 2022. Exhibition Name: Jam Session Ishibashi Foundation Collection x Fujii Hikaru WHOSE LIGHT? - who's light? Dates: October 24, 2026 (Saturday) - January 31, 2027 (Sunday) Opening Hours: 10:00 - 18:00 (until 20:00 every Friday) - Admission is allowed until 30 minutes before closing. Closed Days: Monday (open on November 23 and January 11), November 24, December 28 - January 4, January 12. Organizer: Ishibashi Foundation Artizon Museum Venue: 6th Floor Exhibition Hall Concurrent Exhibition: Ishibashi Foundation Collection Selection Etanze - European Experiences of Japanese Painters Admission Fee (tax included): - General: 1,200 yen (web reservation ticket), 1,500 yen (counter sold ticket) - University students, vocational school students, high school students: Free (required web reservation) - Please present your student ID or student handbook upon entry. - Persons with disability cards and one accompanying person: Free (no reservation required) - Please present your disability card upon entry. - Students under middle school: Free (no reservation required) - Web reservation tickets: Sold until 10 minutes before the end of each admission time slot. - There is a limit on the reservation slots. - If there are available slots, you can also purchase tickets at the museum's counter. - This price allows you to view all concurrent exhibitions. Works: - US military aerial survey, Futaba Town, Fukushima Prefecture, 1947 - Fujii Hikaru 'Trinity' 2026, Artist's collection - Jackson Pollock 'Number 2, 1951' 1951, Ishibashi Foundation Artizon Museum - Alberto Giacometti 'Bust of Diego' 1954-55, Ishibashi Foundation Artizon Museum - Fujii Hikaru 'The First Fact' 2018, Artist's collection - Iran 'Blue-glazed Black Scratched Gold Decorated Bowl' Ilkhanid period, 13th to 14th century, Ishibashi Foundation Artizon Museum - Syria-Palestine 'Cylindrical Handle Vase' Roman Empire, early to mid-4th century, Ishibashi Foundation Artizon Museum - Fujii Hikaru 'Southern Barbarian Map' 2017, Artist's collection (Photo: Kazuo Fukunaga) - Albrecht Dürer 'The Holy Family with Three Rabbits' 1498, Ishibashi Foundation Artizon Museum - Fujii Hikaru 'Merciless' 2019, Artist's collection (Photo: Ito Tetsuo) - Hikataro Sakamoto 'Three Brave Soldiers' 1935, Ishibashi Foundation Artizon Museum