MADSAKI Pays Homage to Hong Kong Cinema in Upcoming Solo Exhibition

Paintings portraying popular scenes from ‘Kung Fu Hustle,’ ‘Chungking Express,’ and more films.

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'Untitled (inspired by Stephen Chow)' 2019 Acrylic paint, aerosol on canvas 100 x 140 cm
Courtesy Madsaki/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd.
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Untitled (inspired by Wong Kar Wai), 2019 Acrylic paint, aerosol on canvas 140x200cm|551/8 x783/4 in
Courtesy Madsaki/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd.
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Untitled (inspired by Andy Warhol), 2019 Acrylic paint, aerosol on canvas 51x41cm|201/16 x161/8 in
Courtesy Madsaki/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd.
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Untitled (inspired by Andy Warhol), 2019 Acrylic paint, aerosol on canvas 170x109cm|6615/16 x4215/16 in
Courtesy Madsaki/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd.

Perrotin Hong Kong will soon launch a solo presentation on rising Japanese contemporary artist, MADSAKI. Entitled “If I Had a Dream,” the show will display new original paintings and an installation. Highlights of the showcase are three of MADSAKI’s most iconic series such as his Warhol, Movie, and Character projects that portray popular cartoons. Not to mention, the artist pays homage to the city with paintings that depict critically-acclaimed scenes from HK cinema spanning titles such as In the Mood for Love, Infernal Affairs, Chungking Express, Kung Fu Hustle, among others.

MADSAKI’s solo show will be on view from July 17 to August 17. Visit Perrotin’s website to learn more and stay tuned for an exclusive recap.

In related news, take a look at this week’s best art drops.

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