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Kenjiro Okazaki (@kenjirookazaki), born in 1955 in Tokyo, is a versatile Japanese artist, architect, and theorist known for his diverse body of work that includes painting, sculpture, robotics, costume and set design, and architecture. His work, which examines themes of time, space, and human experience through a postmodern lens, draws inspiration from the likes of Sophie Taeuber-Arp, Paul Klee, and John Cage. In addition to creating art, Okazaki is a respected critic and author, with notable publications such as "Renaissance: Condition of Experience" and "Abstract Art as Impact: Analysis of Modern Art," the latter earning him the Minister of Education Award for Fine Arts in 2019. His contributions over a four-decade career have established him as a significant figure in both the Japanese and international art scenes.

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The century-old art of paper carving is experiencing a resurgence, with artists creating stunning works using just a sheet of paper and a cutter. Among them, French-Canadian artist Myriam Dion (@_myriamdion_) is particularly notable for her originality and skill. She transforms simple newspaper pages into magnificent artworks that resemble tapestries or crochet, captivating audiences with her meticulous technique and creativity. Beyond showcasing her impeccable craftsmanship, Dion's work aims to preserve and elevate the increasingly obsolete medium of newspapers, giving them new value and significance.

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Stephanie Temma Hier (@stephanie.temma.hier), a Toronto-born, Brooklyn-based artist is known for her surreal and meticulous art, Hier combines clay replicas of everyday objects, food, and body parts with oil paintings sourced from various mediums, creating a thought-provoking visual narrative that challenges traditional figuration and art history. Her practice involves a deep material engagement, including making her own glazes and documenting recipes to ensure consistency in her sculptures. As she readies for her Los Angeles debut, Hier's work continues to evolve, building on thematic and visual continuities within her oeuvre, such as recurring motifs of carrots, meats, and shoes, all intertwined in a cohesive and exploratory artistic journey.

"Mornings at home with myself", oil on linen with glazes stoneware sculpture - on view in CORRIDORS at @galleryvacancy in Shanghai

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