"Before withering comes the most beautiful." - Nobuyoshi Araki

"Paradise" Hong Kong POP-UP is another remarkable art project curated by Artelli, the pioneering multi-dimensional art space of Forward Fashion. Following the highly anticipated "BE@RBRICK WORLD WIDE TOUR 3 - Hong Kong", this POP-UP takes place at CEMENT, the modular creative- and community-driven space of K11 MUSEA, under the New World Development Company Limited, presenting a grand visual feast for art enthusiasts.

The Hong Kong POP-UP^ will be held from 27 April (Saturday) to 15 May (Wednesday), featuring highlights such as Nobuyoshi Araki's various works from the 1990s to the latest 2023 focusing on "Flowers" and "Women". Additionally, the POP-UP will showcase nearly a hundred instant photography works, which serve as an important medium of photography for Nobuyoshi Araki beyond film. Visitors will have the opportunity to witness the unique imagery captured by Araki's lens on these one-of-a-kind instant film prints. Furthermore, the event will also showcase the iconic Carousel projector, which made its debut in the 1980s, displaying slide photographs by Nobuyoshi Araki.

^Open to the public 18 years and older only. Personal identification required for entry.

Highly collectible artist-signed instant photography works in deluxe editions will be available for purchase in both Hong Kong and Macau

The "Paradise" Exhibition in Macau will be held from April 30 (Tuesday) to May 28 (Tuesday) at Artelli, the pioneering multi-dimensional art space, featuring a selection of Nobuyoshi Araki's photographic works from the 1990s to recent years, with a focus on his floral-themed works, spanning various series including "Women", "Private Photography", and selected works from "Erotos", offering a glimpse into the sincere emotions of the master photographer. A special "Darkroom^" area will be set up to give visitors a glimpse into Araki's photographic desires.

^Open to the public 18 years and older only. Personal identification required for entry.

Exclusive Collaboration: FUJIFILM Experience Zone with the new launched instax mini 99

Additionally, the event in Hong Kong and Macau will feature a FUJIFILM Experience Zone, showcasing Nobuyoshi Araki's works through the FP-Z8000/FP-Z6000 projector, providing a unique perspective on the master's emotive photography. The event will also introduce the latest model of the instax mini camera, the instax mini 99, which has been updated for the first time in 11 years to the highest specifications available on the market. Visitors will have the opportunity to be the first to experience and purchase, offering photography enthusiasts an engaging and interactive exhibition experience.

Nobutoshi Araki's "Paradise"

Co-organizer & Curator: Artelli

Co-organizer: ARTOX GROUP

Title Sponsor: FUJIFILM

Leading Partner: CEMENT

Venue Support: K11 MUSEA

Beverage Sponsors: Taiko Sake, Mezzanine Makers

High-resolution image download: https://we.tl/t-Ae8fbHmCwY^[2]

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References

1. ^{^} Media OutReach Newswire (www.media-outreach.com)
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3. ^{^} https://www.artelli-meta.com/ (www.artelli-meta.com)
4. ^{^} www.instagram.com/artelli.official (www.instagram.com)