The work of British Japanese artist Simon Fujiwara (b. 1982, London) invites us to confront the contemporary world in all its beauty and complexity, its absurdities and contradictions. The artist holds a mirror up to society, reflecting life in a fast-paced, image-saturated era by creating playful, surreal and sometimes unsettling experiences.

Fujiwara’s work encompasses a broad range of subjects from history, mythology, sexuality and psychoanalysis to architecture, art history and anthropology. Despite its ambitious scope, his work is always closely tied to his own lived experiences, offering a personal lens onto larger societal questions.

Experience this exhibition through the lens of the assistant curator Nicole Wittmann.