Toposcan/Tokyo

Toposcan/Tokyo

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Media: computer-based video installation, flat screens, loudspeakers

As the title suggests, “Toposcan” incorporates the process of scanning
scenes from a set location to question the meaning of vision and time. As
scenes captured with a horizontally panning camera are displayed across eight
linked monitors, single-pixel-width portions of the video image, ahead of the
direction of panning, are stretched into lines that suggest the weaving of
textiles and displayed as stripes featuring only color extraction. In the final
section of the moving video imagery, then, vertical pixels change into still
images one by one, so that the time of each single-pixel line is interwoven into
the resulting panoramic image. The work produces a mode of time that exists
for scenes in a way that transcends human spatial perception.
Commissioned by Tokyo Photographic Art Museum.

Artist

Discover the captivating artistry of contemporary Japanese artist Shiro Takatani, born in 1963. With a career spanning over 28 years, Takatani has exhibited in various countries including Japan, France, and Germany. Known for his innovative approach, Takatani has been featured in solo shows, group exhibitions, art fairs, and biennials. Notable collaborations with Ryuichi Sakamoto and Christian Partos, as well as a museum collection placement at the National Museum of Art Osaka, highlight his significance in the global art scene. Explore Takatani's mesmerizing artworks and delve into his artistic journey through the years.
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