Daido Moriyama and Sayre Gomez exhibition at Taka Ishii Gallery explores urban decay through photography and painting

The Taka Ishii Gallery, located in Kyobashi, Tokyo, is showcasing "Hellooooo," an exhibition that features the works of Japanese photographer Daido Moriyama alongside Los Angeles painter Sayre Gomez, curated by Matt Black. This exhibition, which runs until May 31, 2025, delves into urban landscapes that lack human figures, highlighting themes of decay, mystery, and solitude. Moriyama’s black-and-white images capture the essence of Tokyo's nightlife, including the piece "Bar Florida," while Gomez presents hyperrealistic paintings of weathered signage, such as a McDonald's sign. Both artists provide outsider viewpoints, with Moriyama transitioning from Osaka to Tokyo and Gomez relocating from Chicago to Los Angeles. The show includes Gomez's "Family Dollar Star Video 4 Less" (2025) and Moriyama's thoughtfully curated photographs, all depicting city scenes devoid of people.