TEE

"Looking for cool T shirts? Wanna have unique T shirts?” 
”This is the place to go♪♪♪"

Resobox Gallery is pleased to present a unique exhibition featuring The Members.

TEE is a pseudo t-shirt store run by the artist group The Members. They chose T-shirts as the central media to relate their artwork with casualness. The price shows various levels of producer motivation; some are mass-produced in order to sell them at a cheap price for business profit; some are sold for more than 100 dollars on account of the power of a specific brand. The goal of this project is to embody the substantial value system hidden in society and culture by using the surface of each T-shirt as a mirror. In addition, the idea of a store helps the artists establish a space where people from any background, including those who are not familiar with the art world, can experience exhibited works as though they're looking for clothes in any outfit store. The openness of "T-shirt store" cuts off the lordliness of high art and creates interactivity between art, people, and everyday life.

Welcome to our ”T shirts store”♪

Opening Reception : June 15th. 6PM-8PM

The Members
・Hide yuki Kubo
・Hiro Katayama
・Hisami Taniguchi
・ikemeso
・LAURA MEGA
・Nami Mochizuki
・Satoru Kikuchi
・Yusuke Ochiai
・Nobuyuki Narita (photographer)

NY JAPAN CINEFEST

The New York Japan CineFest 

http://www.nyjcf.com/ 

Friday, June 7 at 6:30 p.m. until Saturday, June 9 at 8:00 p.m. 

Asia Society – 725 Park Avenue at 70th Street 

Tickets: $11/$9 seniors and students/$7 Asia Society members 

The New York Japan CineFest (NYJCF) will screen 16 independent films divided into three programs over the course of two days. Co-hosted by Mar Creation, Inc. and Asia Society, the event kicks off with films by US-based filmmakers on Friday, June 7 and will be followed by a reception. 

This year’s festival focuses on mostly short films with Japanese themes, directors, and/or actors, introducing the genres of pop culture and tradition while discovering new talent through filmmaking. This year NYJCF welcomes selected short films from the notable Sapporo International Short Film Festival as well as encourages Japanese filmmakers living in the US to support their craft and opportunities. Films by filmmakers from New York, Los Angeles, and Sapporo, Japan, will be screened, including the award-winning feature film, MIYOKO, directed by Yoshifumi Tsubota. 

Founded in 2010 by filmmakers Yasu Suzuki and Kosuke Furukawa and producer Hiroshi Kono, NYJCF promotes Japanese culture through films and seeks to discover new filmmakers based in New York and the US. The organizers have created a Kickstarter campaign to support their efforts in expanding the festival. 

JapanCulture•NYC is proud to be one of the Community Partners of the New York Japan CineFest. For more information, please visit NYJCF’s website. 

Friday, June 7 at 6:30 p.m. 
Program 1 

Hypnocus-Pocused 
Dir. Victor Tadashi Suárez. 2011. 11 min, 38 sec 
Two brothers, one car, and a strange Japanese friend are perfect ingredients for a thriller about hypnotism that goes awry. 
Columbia University National Undergraduate Film Festival–Best Picture, Best Acting, Audience Choice 
Naperville International Film Festival–Best Student Film 

Usagi-san 
Dir. Patrick Dickinson. 2013. 23 min, 54 sec 
The peaceful life of an elderly Japanese couple in Los Angeles is interrupted by Alzheimer’s disease. Can they hold on to the cherished past and find solace and hope again? 
Ivy Film Festival–Best Graduate Film, Grand Jury Award 
2013 Student Emmy Awards–Outstanding Drama-Silver Award 

SVA is… 
Dir. Who-Fu. 2012. 1 min, 27 sec 
As a promotional video for the School of Visual Arts, this interesting animation uses different styles to explore the theme of “idea.” 

Once More 
Dir. Hiroo Takaoka. 2010. 24 min 
Using the technology of human cloning, a man pushes the ethical boundary to be reunited with his deceased wife. 

The Bridge 
Dir. Sheldon Schwartz. 2008. 10 min 
A young Japanese American soldier joins a small squad on a dangerous mission in Italy during WWII. The film explores issues of allegiance and identity. 

Sayonara 
Dir. Eric Bates. 2011. 3 min, 40 sec 
After losing his home due to a natural disaster, a little boy befriends a sea turtle on a small island. But it’s time to say goodbye. 

Mojave’ 43 
Dir. Thomas Takemoto-Chock. 2013. 20 min 
A Japanese American schoolteacher prepares a treat for his students as a reward for good behavior, but they will soon have to confront an ugly truth. 

The Hirosaki Players Dir. Jeff Sousa. 2010. 19min, 21sec 
The opening night of a Japanese play in New York becomes a tug of war between an up-and-coming Japanese playwright/director and his famous and aging father, who is the uncooperative lead actor. 
Beijing International Movie Festival–Golden Duck Award for Best Short Narrative 
Sonoma International Film Festival-Best Dramatic Short Film 


Saturday, June 8 at 4:00 p.m. 
Program 2 

LI.LI.TA.AL. 
Dir. Akihito Izuhara. Animation. 2011. 7 min, 40 sec 
This beautiful and poetic animation presents the magical formation of Japanese verses. 
Sapporo Film Festival–Best Original Score 

Matou 
Dir. Isamu Hirabayashi. Experimental. 2011. 3 min, 15 sec 
Is life about a series of role-playing and the change of clothes? 
Sapporo Film Festival–Best Mini Short. Best Contemporary, Experimental Short 

663114 
Dir. Isamu Hirabayashi. Animation. 2011. 7 min, 25sec 
Listen to a 66-year-old cicada tell its life story. Arduously crawling upwards, it proves its determination to live. 

Script 
Dir. Albert Ventura. Drama.
2010. 29 min 
Driven by the desire to win a thousand dollars, four people participate in a ten-minute psychological experiment. 
Sapporo Film Festival-Best Screenplay 

Soldier School 
Dir. Saya Ito. Animation.
2012. 14 min, 30 sec 
Upon discovering the hidden agenda of his school, a sensitive teenager becomes plagued by his fears of war and dashes his dream of attending college. 

Transferring 
Dir. Junichi Kanai. Drama. 2012. 20 min 
What will happen when Youko, a mischievous and isolated schoolgirl, befriends the new transfer student? 
Sapporo Film Festival–Best Director, Best National Short 

Bicycle 
Dir. Dean Yamada. Drama. 2009. 21 min, 17 sec 
Sometimes, God works in mysterious ways. Finding no meaning in his dull and lackluster life, a man is out of a job and bewildered by a note “sent by God.” 
Sapporo Film Festival–Best National Short 
Premiered at the 66th Venice Film Festival 

Saturday, June 8 at 6:45pm 
Program 3 

Miyoko (Miyoko Asagaya Kibun) 
Dir. Yoshifumi Tsubota. 2009. 86 min 
This clever biopic/adaptation is a portrait of pioneering manga artist Abe Shinichi, who turned his relationship with muse/girlfriend Miyoko into a graphic novel, the cult classic Miyoko Asagaya Kibun. Interweaving parts of the original comic book, with its candid and explicit depictions of the couple’s private and sex life, into the narrative, this film delicately tells the ups and downs of Abe’s career and marriage as he suffers from writer’s block and mental state degradation. 
Q&A with Director Yoshifumi Tsubota following the screening 
Fantasporto International Film Festival–Best Screenplay, Jury’s Special Award 
Cinema Digital Seoul Film Festival–Blue Chameleon Award, Movie College Award 


http://www.japanculture-nyc.com/2013/05/26/new-york-japan-cinefest-to-screen-16-films-at-asia-society/

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APPLE JUICE "13 Varieties : A Group Show"

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W.a.s.a.p?!~we're still alive :)~

We are having a second event on Dec. 22 (Sat).
This time, our theme is more focused on "Party". 
This party is for celebrating new era & the fact we are still alive after 12.21.2012. This date is regarded as the end-date of a 5125-year-long cycle in the Mesoamerican Long Count calendar. The 2012 phenomenon comprises a range of eschatological beliefs according to which cataclysmic or transformative events will occur on the day. 

Lets dance & celebrate♪

Hide yuki Kubo
Hisami Taniguchi
ikemeso
LAURA MEGA
Takuya Maeda
Yupica
Yusuke Ochiai
http://youtu.be/DuCu55R5Ptw

Urban Tribal

Over the reflection

M55 Art 44-02 23rd Street Long Island City NY 11101 is pleased to present

Over the Reflection
A site – specific installation

October 12th & 13th, 2012
Opening reception: Sat, Oct 13, 5-8pm

Artists

Hideyuki Kubo
Hisami Taniguchi
ikemeso
Laura Mega
Takuya Maeda
Yusuke Ochiai

photographer 
Nobuyuki Naritahttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uZmwy3TALQ

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Block party at 5pointz

LOCAL PARTY ON THE BLOCK

Located in the heart of LIC, between PS1 MoMA and 5 Pointz, and in partnership with the Queens Museum, LP invites everyone who wants to be part of this to come and participate, there will be great music from local DJs, dancing, and exciting surprises. Check out this video from last year’s party to get a taste!

Local Project ends the summer but will continue to warm your hearts with many more exiting events. Stay tuned.

Bringing the community together: M55 Art, Project Luz, Artefacting, Antagonist Movement, eL Paper magazine, Fluid among other exiting art & cultural projects.

DJs: Texas, Pampa, Santamaria, Karl Schoenemann, R-Tronika, Prince of Queens and many more!

T shirts

recent work

LIC magazine

Everyday struggle...
But Life is still beautiful♪


My painting is on the cover of a Queens Courier Publication "LIC magazine"♪ And some paintings are also in the magazine♪ Im so happy to be there as a Queens local artist♪♪♪

http://queenscourier.com/

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Thank you very much to the director of M55 gallery Juan Gabriel C Zorrilla and the Editor in chief of LIC magazine Alexa Altman!!!

IN THE PLACE WE LIVE

M55 Art in association with The Secret Theatre and the assistant of Queens Council on the Arts are please to present   IN THE PLACE WE LIVE A group exhibition of L.I.C artists July 25 – August 11, 2012 Opening Reception: Friday July 27, 5-8pm. 2012 M55 Art 44-02 23rd Street, Long Island City, NY 11101 718.729.2988 - info@m55art.org - www.m55art.org From the time of the Internet, the idea of community has evolved to a different meaning of the original word, but there is still a need to bring back or maintain the sense of community where people engage in human interaction. In this show we invite artist to explore with their own creative process the meaning of community, whether is working together or alone, using technology or not, the artist is invited to experiment with the original meaning of community and engage the public to reflect on their own. The exhibition will celebrate and capture the talent, creativity and spirit of LIC artists in a show that explores the significance of collaboration, social interaction and the sense of community. The exhibition will showcase the diversity of all visual arts media (2D, 3D, Video/Installation and performance artists). There are 2 venues for the exhibition. The main gallery space will be M55 Art gallery located at the Long Island City Art Center at 44-02 23rd Street. The second exhibition space is The Secret Theatre Gallery located at the entrance lobby of the theatre as a satellite project gallery for the exhibition. Artists Adam Handler - Adele Shtern - Amy Geller - Anna Maria Hernandez - Arturo Amaya - Bertille de Baudiniere Bonnie Rothchild - Cari Clare - Chain - Deborah Sherman - Eleanor Rahim - Eliot Lable - Elle Maldonado Erin Treacy - Florina Sbircea - Ged Merino - Ig Mata - Jean-Marie Guyaux - Karen Kettering Dimit Kim Sheridan - Kristen L Martin - Lauren Nikou - Lou Roole - Marianne Barcellona - Mary Pinto Matthew F. Greco - Matti Havens - Mihai Stancescu - Nobuyuki Narita - Olja Stipanovic - Paul Farinacci Priscilla Stadler - Rachel Kohn - Raul Sanchez de la Sierra - Richard George - Robert Lobe - Rouska Valkova Roxanne Baldwin - Tamar Hirschl - Violet Baxter - Yanka Cantor - Yu Sato ___ M55 Art began in 1969 as 55 Mercer Gallery in Soho, and moved to its current location in newly renovated galleries on the ground level of the Long Island City Art Center in 2008. It is an artist-initiated not-for-profit gallery dedicated to bringing contemporary art exhibitions to the public. # # #                                                                            M55 Art Gallery        Address: 44-02 23rd Street, LIC, NY 11101        Gallery Hours: Wed to Sat : 12pm - 6pm        Website: www.m55art.org        Phone: 718.729.2988        Email: info@m55art.org       Subway:       E or M to 23rd Street/Court Square       7 to 45th Road/Court House Square       G to Long Island City/Court Square       N to Queensboro Plaza Get Directions M55 Art www.m55art.org    info@m55art.org CONTACT: Juan Gabriel c Zorrilla, Gallery Director, (718) 729-2988 Copyright © 2012 M55 Art Gallery, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 44-02 23rd Street Long Island City, NY 11101    unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences| view email in browser

Small Works

ARTISTS Arturo Amaya Caia Benack Courtney Kates Dagmar Hricková Jeff Williamson Laura Pawson Patricio Jijon Peter Dannenbaum Rebecca Lowry Ryan DeLaurentis Spencer Brainard Xin Wen Yu Sato Live music by Nilko Andreas ____ M55 Art Gallery located at the Long Island City Art Center at: Address: 44-02 23rd Street, LIC, NY 11101· Get Directions Hours: Wed to Sat : 12pm - 6pm Website: www.m55art.org Phone: 718.729.2988 Email: info@m55art.org Subway: E or M to 23rd Street/Court Square G to Long Island City/Court Square N to Queensboro Plaza 7 to 45th Road/Court House Square Gallery Hours: Wed-Sat 12-6pm

Copyright © 2012 M55 Art Gallery, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 44-02 23rd Street Long Island City, NY 11101 M55 ART

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