KOTARO NUKAGA "Annie Morris & Idris Kahn A Petal Silently Falls – The Sound of a Flutter"
Left: Annie Morris, "Stack 3", Manganese Purple, 2022 Right: "Stack 8", Ultramarine Blue, 2022 Photography: Stephen White & Co
KOTARO NUKAGA will present a two-person exhibition "Annie Morris & Idris Khan A Petal Silently Falls – The Sound of a Flutter" from October 29 (Wed) to December 26 (Fri), 2025.
【Highlights】
(1) Morris and Kahn, the resonance of contrasting styles
Morris is characterized by his expression using vivid colors and powerful forms, and Caan creates words and images to create quiet and contemplative works. Although the two have seemingly contrasting styles, they have gradually incorporated each other's elements, such as the repetition of elements and a sense of color, and have continued to create. Please enjoy the resonance of the two works at the venue.
(2) From Loss to Hope — The story of two people who overcame grief together
The couple, who are also married, have experienced the deep loss of losing their first child in a miscarriage and have turned that pain into creation. Morris expresses the lament for lost existence and the brittle and irreplaceable state of life in the "Stack" series, which unsteadily stacks spheres reminiscent of eggs and infant bodies.
Khan visualizes the accumulated time and memories through the process of repeating the same words and phrases, reminiscent of a prayer chant, and sublimates the feeling of loss into his work.
(3) First exhibition in Japan
The two establish an international reputation as individuals. In the 2022 exhibition held at Château La Coste in France, Morris was highly praised for his numerous "Stacks" displayed in confrontation with the work "Crouching Spider" by Louise Bourgeois, a master feminist artist installed in the museum.
Meanwhile, in 2008, Khan held a solo exhibition at the museum K20 in Düsseldorf, Germany, known for its collection of gems of 20th century art, and in 2016, he designed and installed a large-scale memorial monument to the war dead at the request of the Abu Dhabi government. In September 2025, he was announced to create a work commissioned by the Obama Foundation, and in 2017, he was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in recognition of his contributions to the arts.
This exhibition is the first of its kind in Japan. Please experience the artistic practice journey they have taken and the resonance that lies deep within.
【Event Overview】
Dates: October 29 – December 26, 2025
Opening hours: 11:30 – 18:00 (Tuesday – Saturday) *Closed on Sundays, Mondays, and holidays
Venue: KOTARO NUKAGA (Roppongi) 〒106-0032 6-6-9 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Piramid Building 2F
KOTARO NUKAGA, 1-32-8 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0002 TERRADA Art Complex II 1F
*Held at the same time at both venues