Artist Talk: Mari Katayama in conversation with Simon Baker

Thursday 24 January 2019 | 6.45-8.30pm

The Royal Society of Arts, Durham Street Entrance, London, WC2N 6EZ

White Rainbow and Japan Foundation present an artist talk by Mari Katayama, to coincide with her solo show at White Rainbow. Katayama will discuss her artistic process, touching on how her physical difficulty has informed her work and influenced her body image. The talk begins at 6.45pm and is followed by a conversation with Simon […]

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Art that Speaks: Meiro Koizumi

Thursday, 22nd November 2018 | 6:45pm

Royal Society of Arts (Durham Street Auditorium), 8 John Adam St, London W2N 6EZ

White Rainbow and Japan Foundation present an artist talk by Meiro Koizumi, to coincide with his solo show at White Rainbow. Meiro Koizumi will introduce his representative works to date, his most recent work showcased at the gallery, and his challenging attitude towards the subject. The talk begins at 6:45pm followed by conversation with Charlotte […]

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Video Art from Japan, Vol. 1 & Vol. 2

18 October 2018 | 12-1.15pm and 19 October 2018 | 4-5pm

Asia Now at Paris Asian Art Fair | 9 Avenue Hoche, Paris, 75008

The 2018 ASIA NOW Japanese Platform will include “Video Art from Japan, Vol. 1 and Vol. 2,” a selection of young, emerging Japanese video artists, curated by White Rainbow Director, Edward Ball. For further information please click here to view the Asia Now event page   Screenings Vol 1 – Knee-jerk Thursday 18 October, 12:00 […]

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Taro Izumi in Conversation

18 September 2018 | 6:30pm

Jerwood Space, 171 Union St, London SE1 0LN

White Rainbow and Japan Foundation present an artist talk by Taro Izumi, to coincide with his solo exhibition at White Rainbow. Taro will be in conversation with ArtReview Editor-in-chief Mark Rappolt, expanding on the themes behind his exhibition and previous works. The talk begins at 6.30pm This event is free to attend but booking is […]

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Aki Sasamoto ‘Clothes Line’ performance and catalogue launch

18 July 2018 | 6-8pm

White Rainbow, 47 Mortimer Street, London, W1W 8HJ

Please join us for a performance lecture by artist Aki Sasamoto, and the launch of a new catalogue to accompany her exhibition ‘Clothes Line’ at White Rainbow. Entry to the performance will be free but please arrive early to avoid disappointment. Email info@white-rainbow.art or call +44 (0) 207 637 1050 for more information.

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Yuko Mohri in conversation with Jason Waite

6 July 2018 | 6.30-7.30pm

White Rainbow, 47 Mortimer Street, London, W1W 8HJ

To coincide with Yuko Mohri’s forthcoming solo exhibition Voluta at Camden Arts Centre, White Rainbow hosts a talk between the independent curator Jason Waite and Yuko Mohri. Mohri and Waite will discuss their work and reflect on the social imaginaries of contemporary Japan, with particular reference to socially-engaged and participatory art practices following the Fukushima […]

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Chim↑Pom in Conversation

20 June 2018 | 6.30pm

ArtReview Bar, 1 Honduras Street, London, EC1Y 0TH

White Rainbow and ArtReview Asia present Chim↑Pom in conversation. A special screening programme and conversation with Chim↑Pom members. Tokyo-based artist collective Chim↑Pom are known for their sharp social critique and provocative actions in public space and in contested territories around the world, including the Fukushima Nuclear Zone, Japan, and the U.S.-Mexico border. The group will […]

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Preview: Chim↑Pom | ‘Why Open?’

17 May 2018 | 6–8pm

White Rainbow, 47 Mortimer Street, London, W1W 8HJ

White Rainbow is proud to announce Why Open? – a solo exhibition by the renowned artist collective Chim↑Pom (formed 2005, Tokyo, Japan). Comprising Ryuta Ushiro, Yasutaka Hayashi, Ellie, Masataka Okada, Motomu Inaoka, and Toshinori Mizuno, Chim↑Pom’s work includes interventions through performance, video, painting, installation, curating and organising events. Sharp social critique underpins the group’s work, […]

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Chikako Yamashiro ‘Shapeshifter’ Catalogue Launch

26 April 2018 | 6–8pm

White Rainbow, 47 Mortimer Street, London, W1W 8HJ

Please join us for the launch of a new monograph on Chikako Yamashiro, to coincide with her current solo exhibition, Shapeshifter. White Rainbow will hold a late opening event on Thursday 26 April, 6–8pm. The catalogue includes a newly commissioned essay by Isabella Maidment and an artist response by Claire Potter. Copies will be on […]

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