The Exhibition
Takesada Matsutani's first major London exhibition in over a decade celebrates 60 years of artistic innovation and explores the boundaries between material, gesture, and time.
Featured Works
The Magic Box (1988)
On a slope (2021)
Sharing 21-2-7 (2021)
Concurrent Exhibition
Explore Tetsumi Kudo's "Microcosms" in the South Gallery, featuring ingeniously wacky caged ecologies alongside Matsutani's work.
February 5, 2026 – April 18, 2026
The Performance
Vkn Modular brings a curatorial approach to sound, creating a gallery-responsive accompaniment that enhances the visual art experience through hypnotic, dark techno.
Full-Day Program
Experience a carefully curated day of contemporary art and sound. The live accompaniment by Vkn Modular is the highlight, activating the gallery space and enhancing the visual artworks.
Gallery Opens
Hauser & Wirth opens to the public. Visitors invited to explore exhibition spaces.
Open Exhibition Viewing
General access to all exhibition spaces. Self-guided exploration of Takesada Matsutani's work.
Performance Setup & Sound Check
Technical preparation for live sound within gallery space. Sound system calibrated for optimal gallery acoustics.
Live Accompaniment
Vkn Modular performs continuous live DJ set. Sound designed specifically for gallery environment. Music activates and enhances exhibited artworks.
Post-Performance Circulation & Wind Down
Continued gallery viewing following live accompaniment. Informal conversations and reflection.
Gallery Closes
End of event.
The Core Event: Vkn Modular's 55-minute live accompaniment (4:15 PM – 5:10 PM) is a curatorial gesture—a thoughtfully designed sonic intervention that enhances the Takesada Matsutani exhibition experience.
The Synesthetic Experience
This event represents a thoughtful integration of visual art and sonic accompaniment, creating a multi-sensory gallery experience where sound activates and enhances the exhibited works.
Visual Art
Takesada Matsutani's 60 years of artistic practice, exploring the boundaries between material, gesture, and time through vinyl glue and graphite.
Sound Design
Vkn Modular's gallery-responsive sound creates an immersive environment, complementing the visual experience without overwhelming it.
Visitor Engagement
Sound activates the gallery space, enhancing mood, spatial flow, and visitor engagement with the exhibited artworks.
Curatorial Intent
Sound activates the exhibited works, creating a multi-sensory gallery experience. Vkn Modular's role is not that of a headline performer, but rather a curatorial gesture—a thoughtfully designed sonic intervention that enhances and complements the visual art.
This approach reflects the philosophy of Arts Abroad, which facilitates meaningful cultural exchange through carefully structured programming that brings together international artists and prestigious institutions.
Venue Information
Located in the heart of London's historic Mayfair, Hauser & Wirth is a leading contemporary art gallery with two exhibition spaces and a commitment to innovative programming.
Address
23 Savile Row, London W1S 2ET
Hours
Tuesday – Saturday, 10 AM – 6 PM
Accessibility
Wheelchair Access: All public areas are fully accessible.
Step-Free Access: South Gallery accessible via main building atrium.
Special Accommodations: Please contact the gallery in advance to discuss any requirements.
Getting There
Underground
Oxford Circus
Bakerloo, Central, Victoria • 500m approx.
Bond Street
Central, Elizabeth, Jubilee • 650m approx.
Piccadilly Circus
Bakerloo, Piccadilly • 650m approx.
Bus
Route 22
Conduit Street
Route 12, 88, 94, 159, 453
Regent Street
Cycle Hire
St George Street
150m approx.
Clifford Street
150m approx.
Golden Square
320m approx.
Interactive map: 23 Savile Row, London W1S 2ET
Coordinates: 51.5131, -0.1401
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