W1 Curates presents Sorayama x Nanzuka

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Step into a realm where sleek futurism meets high-gloss fantasy — W1 Curates is proud to present a landmark exhibition by Hajime Sorayama.

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Sorayama x Nanzuka at W1 Curates will showcase a curated selection of his most iconic works, giving London audiences a rare opportunity to experience his art in immersive public space. Hajime Sorayama is a Japanese artist known for his highly detailed, realistic paintings and illustrations, often featuring futuristic and erotically charged themes. He first gained international recognition in the 1970s for his "sexy robot" illustrations, which combined elements of science fiction and pin-up art. This series has significantly influenced the development of robotic imagery. Notable examples of Sorayama’s influence include the designs for Paul Verhoeven’s celebrated film RoboCop and Thierry Mugler’s 1995 fashion collection. Sorayama has continued to receive high international acclaim for his many projects, such as collaborating with Sony on the concept design for their entertainment robot AIBO in 1999, providing artwork for the cover of Aerosmith’s 2001 album Just Push Play, and working with designer Kim Jones on the 2018 Dior Men collection. In 2023, Sorayama also collaborated with The Weeknd and F1 driver Lewis Hamilton. Most recently, he held his largest retrospective to date, "Light, Reflection, Transparency," at NANZUKA ART INSTITUTE in Shanghai, which concluded with great success. Visitors are invited to experience Sorayama’s work in an entirely new way at W1 Curates, where cutting-edge digital screens wrap the exterior of the building in high-definition imagery. Step inside and you’ll find an immersive environment that surrounds you with Sorayama’s futuristic vision, blurring the line between the physical and the digital. This collaboration is part of W1 Curates’ Frieze programme, bringing together bold installations and immersive digital art to create a celebration of the arts that everyone is invited to.

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