Tomokazu Matsuyama Reveals Portrait of Ms. Lauryn Hill at Murmrr Event
Tomokazu Matsuyama and Ms. Lauryn Hill collaborated on a portrait based on a photograph from the 2025 Met Gala, selected independently by both. The painting, featuring moon, sun, and peonies, was unveiled at a Murmrr Arts Foundation event in East Hampton, where Hill performed an acoustic set reminiscent of MTV Unplugged No. 2.0. In an interview with Emann Odufu, Matsuyama discussed his intention to portray Hill as she is today rather than her 1990s icon, emphasizing vulnerability and creative freedom. The portrait will become part of the cultural record, representing a moment of convergence between music, visual art, and philanthropy.
Key facts
- Tomokazu Matsuyama created a portrait of Ms. Lauryn Hill.
- The portrait is based on a contemporary photograph from the 2025 Met Gala.
- Matsuyama and Hill independently selected the same photo.
- The portrait was unveiled at a performance in East Hampton organized by the Murmrr Arts Foundation.
- The painting includes symbols: moon, sun, and peonies.
- The event featured a mostly acoustic set drawing from MTV Unplugged No. 2.0.
- The interview was conducted by Emann Odufu.
- The portrait depicts Hill as she exists today, not her 1990s image.
Entities
Artists
- Tomokazu Matsuyama
- Ms. Lauryn Hill
- Emann Odufu
- Alex Maracano
Institutions
- Murmrr Arts Foundation
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- MTV
- Getty Images
- Fugees
Locations
- East Hampton
- United States
- New York City