This September, Sotheby’s is pleased to present the first solo exhibition of the New York-based Japanese artist Meguru Yamaguchi in Hong Kong. Titled ‘Meguru Yamaguchi: In My Element’, the selling exhibition opens from 7 - 19 September 2022 and will showcase 15 never-before-seen artworks from the Yamaguchi’s celebrated series including Möbius, Out of Bounds, Shadow Piece, Revisualize and Untitled series which blend elements of street culture, music, art and Japanese aesthetic sensibilities.

Inspired by Robert Glasper’s albums In My Element and Black Radio II, Yamaguchi’s artwork series takes reference from how various music genres integrates and transitions into new forms of music – an inspiration that he sees as a connection to his art which intertwines with street culture. Encompassing his intrinsic brushstroke style, Yamaguchi pushes the boundaries of painting and gestural abstraction in order to create new sculptural forms. Presenting a full spectrum of the artist’s most iconic series, the exhibition is set to introduce Yamaguchi to a wider audience in Asia.

Speaking about the exhibition, Meguru Yamaguchi expresses, “In My Element’ highlights my creative journey that stretches beyond a canvas frame, merging street culture with art. I am thrilled to have this opportunity to curate an exhibition that truly represents myself, with a mélange of all my styles and influences, and share my new works with Sotheby’s and the Hong Kong audience.”

Gallery address: 5/F, One Pacific Place, Admiralty