MADARA MANJI

Madara Manji, originally from Tokyo, relocated to Kyoto to study under a toreutic master, driven by his aspiration to become an artist. He actively expands his skills in various metal-processing techniques, consistently pushing the boundaries of his craft. Manji’s mastery of Mokume-gane, a traditional Japanese metalworking technique, positions him as a pioneer in utilising this ancient craft for artistic creation. Mokume-gane, dating back to the early Edo period, involves layering different metals to form patterns on Samurai swords. Although the technique had nearly vanished over time due to its complex and time-consuming nature, recent collections and studies have revived its prominence on the world stage. Manji, in particular, stands out as one of the first to embrace this traditional craft as a means of artistic expression.

In his series titled Uncovered Cube, Manji presents seemingly identical cubes that subtly differ, each representing distinct facets of human nature. Through his art, Manji explores humanity and the essence of materials, transcending the conventional three-dimensional realm. By employing the consistent forging process of Mokume-gane, he examines the limitations of integrating multimedia elements and the coexistence of diverse human experiences. His art provides a platform for exploring various aspects of humanity from a unique perspective. He collects his observations and insights, which often challenge conventional notions, and compiles them into a personal notebook. This collection reflects contradictions and recurring thoughts about the essence of humanity.

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Ambivalence #15 『The day of becoming iron』

MADARA MANJI

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2024.08.09
ART × ARCHITECTURE

Madara Manji × Meiji Hijikata｜The Fusion of Evolving Traditions and Contemporary Art

2024.07.12
INTERVIEW

MADARA MANJI × Meiji Hijikata｜ Forging Humanity with Fire and Metal

2024.07.05
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MADARA MANJI: PRESSURE

Ginza New Gallery
2025.05.02 - 05.23

MADARA MANJI: IT WAS

Karuizawa Gallery 2, 3
2024.10.12 - 11.10

Invisible Dimension: Masayuki Tsubota, Riyoo Kim, Manji Madara

Beijing
2024.07.06 - 08.03

MADARA MANJI: EXPLOSION

Ginza New Gallery
April 29 - May 28, 2022

MADARA MANJI: CORE

Taipei
November 13 - December 26, 2021

MADARA MANJI: MASS

Ginza New Gallery
December 18, 2020 - January 23, 2021

MADARA MANJI: ACCUMULATION

Taipei
September 19 - October 18, 2020

MADARA MANJI: VORTEX

Karuizawa Gallery3
July 1 - August 2, 2020

HEBIME & MADARA MANJI: Archetype

Karuizawa Gallery2, 3
May 30 - July 1, 2018

HEBIME, MADARA MANJI, MASAYUKI TSUBOTA: Intermixture

HK Hollywood Road
December 1, 2017 - January 7, 2018

MADARA MANJI: Antagonism and Transcendence

Karuizawa Gallery2, 3
April 26 - May 21, 2017

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2025: PRESSURE / Whitestone Ginza New Gallery
2024: ALIVE / Shiga Kogen Roman Art Museum, Nagano
IT WAS / Whitestone Gallery Karuizawa
2023: SOLID / Daikanyama Tsutaya Bookstore
2022: EXPLOSION / Whitestone Ginza New Gallery
2021: CORE / Whitestone Gallery Taipei
2020: MASS / Whitestone Ginza New Gallery
ACCUMULATION / Whitestone Gallery Taipei
VORTEX / Whitestone Gallery KARUIZAWA
2017: Antagonism and Transcendence:Whitestone Gallery KARUIZAWA

GROUP EXHIBITION

2025: Ambient, Environment, Circumstances -The Topography of Contemporary Art- / Simose Art Museum
2024: Invisible Dimension / Whitestone Gallery Beijing
2023: CULTURAL CITY OF EAST ASIA: SCULPTURE INVITATIONAL EXHIBITION OF CHINA, JAPAN AND KOREA / Qingdao Sculpture Art Museum
WE LOVE KOREA / Whitestone Gallery Seoul
WE LOVE CHINA / Whitestone Gallery Beijing
WE LOVE SINGAPORE / Whitestone Gallery Singapore
Synergy / YOD Gallery Tokyo
2019: Neo-Materialism / Whitestone Ginza New Gallery
2018: HEBIME MADARAMANJI : Archetype / Whitestone Gallery KARUIZAWA
2017: INTERMIXTURE / Whitestone Gallery Hong Kong Hollywood Road

ART FAIR

2025: ART SG / Whitestone Gallery
ZONA MACO / YOD Gallery
2024: Art Osaka / YOD Gallery
2023: ART021 SHANGHAI / Whitestone Gallery
JINGART / Whitestone Gallery
2022: Art Miami / YOD Gallery
ART021 Shanghai / Whitestone Gallery
VOLTA BASEL / YOD Gallery
Art Fair Tokyo / YOD Gallery
2021: Art Miami / YOD Gallery
ART TAIPEI / Whitestone Gallery
Art Fair Tokyo 2021 / YOD Gallery
2020: art TNZ / YOD Gallery
2019: KUNST RAI 2019 / YOD Gallery
2018: VOLTA 14 / YOD Gallery
2017: ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2017 / Whitestone Gallery KARUIZAWA
ART NAGOYA 2017 / Whitestone Gallery KARUIZAWA