Matsuyama bridging his heritage between Japan and the USA distills a bicultural narrative
into a vibrant oeuvre that navigates the complexities of a globalized society. His artistry
unites disparate cultural symbols into a new universal reality echoing the dynamism of
contemporary life. Behind his visually arresting works is a profound exploration of the tension
between local familiarity and global universality. Drawing on historical milestones and the
holistic view of our interconnected world Mythologiques inspired by Claude Lévi-Strauss and
curated by Christoph Doswald delves into the construction of individual identity amidst an age
of ubiquitous images values and information. Matsuyama's reflections on global
interdependencies and cultural tensions as well as his unique perspective on migration and
cultural fusion form the exhibition's backbone. The exhibition Mythologiques by Tomokazu
Matsuyama curated by Christoph Doswald for The Contemporary Istanbul Foundation running
concurrently with the 60th Venice Biennale 2024 is not merely an exhibition it is a profound
exploration of the interconnectedness of our global society challenging our perceptions of
identity and cultural belonging.
