An immersive exploration of light, transparency, and reflection through decades of iconic works.
Overview
Hajime Sorayama’s most comprehensive retrospective, SORAYAMA: Light, Transparency, Reflection -TOKYO-, opens at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO. Hosted by NANZUKA, the exhibition showcases the artist’s career-spanning oeuvre, including sculptures, video installations, and design archives. Running from March 14 to May 31, 2026, the show offers an immersive journey through Sorayama’s signature themes of physical beauty, futuristic aesthetics, and technological innovation.
Exhibition Highlights
Organized into nine distinct sections, key features include:
- The Gallery: Recent large-scale canvases exploring metallic textures and sensual forms.
- Aquarium: The iconic shark sculpture, celebrated as the “sexiest fish.”
- TREX: Interactive installations inspired by Sorayama’s childhood fascination with dinosaurs.
- Mirror Maze: Reflective sculptures that play with light, transparency, and perception.
- Archive Room: Original Sony AIBO robot dog drawings and design collaborations with brands like Dior and Roger Dubuis.
Experience
The exhibition blends past masterpieces with contemporary works, allowing visitors to witness Sorayama’s exploration of the human form, metallic finish, and the intersection of art and technology. Interactive and immersive installations provide a sensory experience that emphasizes light, reflection, and transparency throughout the space.
