Satoshi Fujiwara's 'EU' at Fondazione Prada Challenges Photographic Norms
Satoshi Fujiwara, a 33-year-old Japanese artist, presents his solo exhibition 'EU' at the Osservatorio of Fondazione Prada in Milan, curated by Luigi Alberto Cippini. The show critiques the aesthetic regime typically imposed on images, using unconventional framing and focal choices to disorient viewers. The installation, designed by Armature globale, features large prints that appear to collapse, supported by iron bars and silver tape, with velcro patches. The first part documents a spatial and architectural intervention during the Belligerant Eyes experimental film school prototype held at Fondazione Prada's Venetian venue, referencing infrared portrait photographer Ikko Kagari. The second part includes images shot in various European capitals, refocusing on photojournalism and the relationship between capture and information.
Key facts
- Satoshi Fujiwara is a 33-year-old Japanese artist.
- The exhibition is titled 'EU' and is held at Osservatorio Fondazione Prada in Milan.
- The curator is Luigi Alberto Cippini.
- The exhibition is an anthology of Fujiwara's work.
- The installation was designed by Armature globale.
- Prints are large, appear to collapse, and are supported by iron bars, silver tape, and velcro.
- First part documents the Belligerant Eyes experimental film school prototype at Fondazione Prada's Venetian venue.
- Fujiwara references Japanese infrared portrait photographer Ikko Kagari.
- Second part features images from various European capitals.
- The show critiques the aesthetic regime of images and explores photojournalism.
Entities
Artists
- Satoshi Fujiwara
- Ikko Kagari
Institutions
- Fondazione Prada
- Osservatorio Fondazione Prada
- Armature globale
- Belligerant Eyes
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Venice