
Source: Simone Armer
The Absolutely Stunning Aqua-Art Of Hidetomo Kimura: Goldfish Have Never Looked This Good
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- h/t: Simone Armer / Art Aquarium / Vermillion Goldfish Club / Art Aquarium 2014 [Official Promotional Video] English Ver.
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- Art / Cool / Fish / Goldfish / Japanese Art
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Goldfish have a special place in Japanese culture. They were first introduced by the Chinese during the sixteenth century, and were initially kept as treasured pets by samurai and aristocracy. In modern day Japan you can see them everywhere--whether it be ornamental decoration on kimono and other goods, or as a challenging and fun carnival-like game called "kingyo-sukui" (goldfish-scooping) popularized at summer festivals. Now, however, they can be seen in an even more beautiful light that is expanding the umbrella of art.
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Hidetomo Kimura, an "aqua-artist", has a unique art exhibition that puts these taken-for-granted fish on display as living works of art. Using prisms, colored lighting, and projections, he has delivered a fascinating sight that lets those waiting in the hour long lines experience gorgeous artwork that moves. Kimura feels that he can use modern technology to illuminate an unknown beauty in nature:
Thanks to photographer Simone Armer, we have an inside look at the wonderful artwork on display in Hiroshima (it is currently moving around Japan), at an exhibition to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombings. Following that is a promotional video of the exhibition in English. Enjoy!
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Here is a promotional video of the exhibition from 2014.
Exhibition information can be found here
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