The Tall Trees of Tokyo

Bringing together the works of over thirty independent Tokyo artists, The Tall Trees of Tokyo spotlights contemporary Japanese art in the In this book each artist’s work is given ample opportunity to shine.Matt Wagner, of Portland’s Hellion Gallery, has charted a map through the streets of Tokyo with these artists serving as guides. The book is organized according to the train lines where these featured artists live. Each artist shares some of their favorite things about their neighborhood, providing a glimpse into this vibrant city from their vantage point. They discuss where they like to eat, drink, shop and describe and average day in the life of an artist in this vibrant international city. This is a art book for travellers, and a travel book for art-lovers. Author Matt Wagner’s Hellion Gallery has become internationally recognized for discovering emerging Japanese art and introducing it to Western audiences first. This full-color book showcases the works of these painters, graphic artists, photographers, gallery directors, and designers whose work is just now beginning to be recognized outside of Japan. Featuring: MHAK, Naoshi, Ai Ohkawara, Imaone, Sayuka Bloodstone, Oyama Enrico Isamu Letter, Eimi, Sal, Jun, Shohei, Hikari Shimoda, Rei, ShojonoTomo, Nigamushi, Joji Shimato, Senekt, JonJon Green, Aki Miyajima, Yohei Takahashi, Michinori Maru, and more.