Shiro Masuyama

practice

while japanese artist shiro masuyama — currently based in belfast, northern ireland — playfully explores and complicates notions of national identity through a humorous juxtaposition between traditional vietnamese water puppetry and mass-produced universal cartoon characters, vietnamese-canadian artist linh vh nguyen engages in a ritualistic and visceral process of cyanotype. about shiro masuyama: originally from japan, his artistic practice has mainly developed through attending residencies worldwide, including stiftung künstlerdorf schöppingen, germany (2023); national museum of modern and contemporary art korea (2008); künstlerhaus bethanien, berlin (2004–2005); and iscp—international studio and curatorial programme, new york (2002–2003). farm, masuyama receives a grant from the arts council of northern ireland. shiro masuyama is originally from japan.

partners

Goethe-Institut Ho Chi Minh City, Amanaki Thảo Điền

documentation

at MoT+++