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Aya Takano’s Ethereal Dreamscapes Head to Perrotin Los Angeles

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  • Perrotin Los Angeles will open how deep how far we can go, a new solo exhibition by acclaimed Japanese Superflat artist AYA TAKANO, open through July 19 through August 30.
  • Presenting a new body of paintings, installations and drawings the upcoming show will build on the artist’s fascination with spirituality, biological interconnectedness and ancestral histories.

In the latter part of this month, Perrotin Los Angeles will unveil an exhibition titled “How Deep, How Far We Can Go“, which is the latest work by the esteemed Japanese artist AYA TAKANO. Known for her dreamy, manga-inspired style that embodies the spirit of the Superflat movement, TAKANO is one of the key artists represented by Kaikai Kiki Co., playing a significant part in the rapid ascendancy of the Murakami-established art movement.

The Perrotin Los Angeles gallery will showcase an exhibition called “How Deep, How Far We Can Go“, created by AYA TAKANO, a well-known Japanese artist who is famous for her dreamy, manga-style artwork that represents the Superflat movement. She is one of the key artists managed by Kaikai Kiki Co., contributing significantly to the growth of the art movement founded by Murakami.

The forthcoming exhibition further develops the artist’s past investigations into biological interdependence, ancestral awareness, and the bond between different species. In this new collection, which features fresh paintings, installations, and sketches, her soft, gender-neutral figures are placed alongside animals, ancient genetic structures, and mushrooms – their wide-eyed, radiant visages filled with a shared vitality as if they all share the same breath.

She clarified that her art aims to portray a vision of a world that’s more naturally linked, balanced, and unified. This is not just a human-centric space, but a realm that respects and highlights the brilliance of all living things.

In the absence of humans dominating, TAKANO imagines a vision of reciprocal evolution – where each organism is deeply spiritual and tenderly radiant. Surrounded by cosmic fields of vibrant hues, symbolic entities, and ethereal interactions, how deep how far we can go serves as a radiant testament to our essence and ongoing transformation.

According to French author Michaël Ferrier, within this realm, “animals are no longer wild creatures, but fellow beings undergoing a mutual transformation. Wolves, lions, and leopards are depicted in profile, reminiscent of figures from ancient cave art – not fearsome or threatening, but gentle, conscious, and dignified. TAKANO’s brush focuses not on their teeth or talons, but on their fur and eyes.

The exhibit is set to debut in Los Angeles on July 19, running until August 30. To learn more about “how far we can reach” or “the depth of exploration,” visit the gallery’s website for details.

Perrotin Los Angeles
5036 W Pico Blvd,
Los Angeles, CA 90019

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2025-07-04 00:55

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