Hiro Kurata

RED ONE PRESSのサイトにて、インタビュー記事を掲載して頂きました。

I was interviewed by a Japanese online artist site, RED ONE PRESS. (sorry, only in Japanese)

I want to Thank all of you who made it to the show at Joshua Liner.  The show is closing down this weekend.

今週の土曜日で Joshua Liner Galleryのグループ展が終了します。足を運んでくださった方々、ありがとうございました。

Some more photos from the reception after the jump to Fecal Face.

ここでもう少しオープニングの模様を見れます。

I am very excited for the upcoming show at Joshua Liner Gallery in NY.

My first show in Chelsea area, and yes I am well prepared for it.  The show will be a two man show with another NY based Japanese painter, Mr. Tat Ito. Opening is going to be on the night of 13th, Feb. through Mar.13th.

来月、2月13日からNYはチェルシーの28丁目にあるギャラリー、Joshua Liner Gallery にて２人展を行います。Tat ItoさんというNYで活動している同年代のペインターとの２人展となります。

I recently had an interview posted on Fecal Face.

ALSO, couple of my friends back in Japan just launched an artist portal site, RED one Press.  It is a brilliant site where you can be updated with the art/street scene in Japan.

先月にサンフランシスコを拠点にcultureを広めているウェブマガジン、Fecal Face にてインタビュー記事を載せてもらいました。

RED one PRESS ///そして、東京で活動している仲間達がアーチストのポータルサイトをつい先日始めました。 僕の作品も紹介して頂きました。主に国内のグラフィティーや壁画アーチスト達に焦点を当てたサイトでのちのちは世界に発信できる様に英訳も付ける様です。東京のシーンも気になるし、個人的に好きなアーチスト達のインタビュー記事なんかもあり、大変充実したサイトです。

One of my piece will be included in the Juxtapoz Art Charity Auction starting Oct.28th to Nov.20th.

The auction was split up into two sessions due to the large number of art pieces, and mine was postponed to after Thanksgiving, sorry!

The bidding will take place online. Here The actual paintings will be shown in LA on Nov.14th.  The details are pasted in bellow.

この作品をJuxtapozというアメリカのアート／カルチャー雑誌の１５周年を記念し開催されるチャリティーオークションに出展します。

ビッドは、ここにて 10/28~11/20, 11/20以降、オンラインで行われる模様です。たくさんの出展作品がある様なので観てみてください。

尚、他の出品作品も含め11/14にLAで一日だけのアートショウも企画されています。詳細は下記に添付します。

JUXTAPOZ ART & CULTURE MAGAZINE TURNS 15 AND THROWS CHARITY ART AUCTION AND EVENT IN LOS ANGELES HOSTED BY UPPER PLAYGROUND

All Proceeds from the Event Support Power House Project of Detroit

WHY: Proceeds from “The Big Payback” auction will support the goal of purchasing five homes and employing local Detroit contractors, electricians, plumbers, and carpenters to perform the renovations. Selected artists will also be invited to participate in the remodeling. The event aims to raise the consciousness of both the problems of people disenfranchised by the nation’s economic crisis, as well as encourage a sense of community in the art world and inspire people to effect positive social change in their own communities.

WHO: Juxtapoz Art & Culture Magazine celebrates its 15th anniversary with “The Big Payback,” an online charity art auction and a special event in Los Angeles hosted by Upper Playground. The event benefits the non-profit Power House Project of Detroit.

WHAT: “The Big Payback” auction features original artwork from over 100 national and internationally renowned contemporary artists including: Matthew Barney, Swoon, CR Stecyk III, Robert Williams, Todd Schorr, Estevan Oriol, Mister Cartoon, Shepard Fairey, Doze Green, Todd “Reas” James, Thomas Campbell, Tim Biskup, KR, Big Daddy Roth, WK Interact, Clayton Brothers, Andrew Schoultz, James Jean, Ron English, Craola, David Choe, Mike Giant, Paul Insect, Jeremy Fish, Alex Pardee, Saber, David Ellis, Boogie, D*Face, Cody Hudson, Herbert Baglione.

All proceeds from the auction to be donated to the Power House Project to help purchase and renovate foreclosed and abandoned homes in the Detroit area.

In celebration of the auction and Juxtapoz’s 15th anniversary, Upper Playground will host an exclusive event in Los Angeles on November 14, 2009 to view the featured artwork on display and meet with the contributing artists.

WHEN: Saturday, November 14, 2009 from 7-11 pm
WHERE: The Factory Place Arts Complex, 1308 Factory Place, Los Angeles, CA 90013