Harukawa's work was included in a collective exhibition in Paris, maintaining his strong European presence following his 2013 debut at the Museum of Eroticism. The 2021 Legacy: Publications and Prints
Why focus on 2021 specifically? The year following Harukawa’s death was critical for three reasons: namio harukawa gallery 2021
In a year when the world felt flattened by isolation, Namio Harukawa reminded us that some weights are a comfort. To be held down, his drawings whisper, is to be held at all. Harukawa's work was included in a collective exhibition
It can be challenging to find specific, curated collections of Namio Harukawa’s work because the nature of his art (erotic/fetish) often clashes with mainstream gallery hosting and copyright enforcement. While there wasn't a major, official "2021 Gallery" event hosted by a museum, 2021 was a significant year for digital rediscovery of his work following his passing in 2020. To be held down, his drawings whisper, is to be held at all
In 2021, following the death of Japanese fetish artist (1947–2020), several memorial exhibitions and major "paper" publications (art books and prints) were released. 2021 Gallery Exhibitions Atm Gallery New York, NY, United States