Taku Obata

b.1980 Japan

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Taku Obata was born in 1980 in Saitama, Japan, where he is currently based. In 1999, he formed the hip-hop dance crew Unityselections and refined his style of breakdancing through live performances.

Taku Obata is an artist who produces spatial installations that take “b-boying” (hip-hop style) as their theme and consist of 3D works. His own identity as a b-boy who does break-dancing is a major foundation of his art.

His actual-size b-boy wooden statues look as if they are ready to break into some powerful dance moves at any moment. Rendered in dynamic poses and somewhat amusing in appearance, they enjoy widespread popularity inside and outside Japan.

Taku Obata

b.1980 Japan

Taku Obata was born in 1980 in Saitama, Japan, where he is currently based. In 1999, he formed the hip-hop dance crew Unityselections and refined his style of breakdancing through live performances.

Taku Obata is an artist who produces spatial installations that take “b-boying” (hip-hop style) as their theme and consist of 3D works. His own identity as a b-boy who does break-dancing is a major foundation of his art. His actual-size b-boy wooden statues look as if they are ready to break into some powerful dance moves at any moment. Rendered in dynamic poses and somewhat amusing in appearance, they enjoy widespread popularity inside and outside Japan.

Obata has been making big strides as an artist. He took the grand prize at the Tokyo Wonder Wall Contest 2008 (in the category of 3D works and installations) in 2008 and staged a solo exhibition in New York in 2014.

2020

Gin Huang Gallery Taichung Opening, Taichung, Taiwan
Live Drawing Exhibition, White Conduit Projects, London, UK
Solo Show, Japan House London, London, UK

2019

“Popping Now” New Collection, GIN HUANG Gallery, Taipei

2018

“Hentai”, Elsa Art Gallery, Taipei
Art Formosa 2018, Elsa Art Gallery, Taipei

2016

“New Sculpture Series II vol.3 Taoka Obata Exhibition” Nihonbashi Takashimaya Art Gallery X, Tokyo
“Noritograph” Gallery Kidpress, Tokyo

2014

“BUST A MOVE” Jonathan LeVine Gallery, New York

2012

“Obata Taoka B-BOY on Sky Court” Nakamura Keith Haring Museum, Yamanashi

2011

“Obata Taoka BBOYIZM” Ginza Mitsukoshi 8th Floor Gallery, Tokyo

Taku Obata

<div class="article-cv"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12">2020<ul class="article-cv-item"><li><span style="font-weight: 700;">Gin Huang Gallery Taichung Opening, Taichung, Taiwan</span></li><li>Live Drawing Exhibition, White Conduit Projects, London, UK<br></li><li>Solo Show, Japan House London, London, UK</li></ul>2019<br><ul class="article-cv-item"> <li><b>“Popping Now” New Collection, GIN HUANG Gallery, Taipei</b></li> </ul> 2018 <ul class="article-cv-item"> <li>“Hentai”, Elsa Art Gallery, Taipei<br></li><li>Art Formosa 2018, Elsa Art Gallery, Taipei</li> </ul> 2016<ul class="article-cv-item"><li>“New Sculpture Series II vol.3 Taoka Obata Exhibition” Nihonbashi Takashimaya Art Gallery X, Tokyo</li><li>“Noritograph” Gallery Kidpress, Tokyo</li> </ul> 2014<ul class="article-cv-item"> <li>“BUST A MOVE” Jonathan LeVine Gallery, New York <br> </li> </ul> 2012<ul class="article-cv-item"> <li> “Obata Taoka B-BOY on Sky Court” Nakamura Keith Haring Museum, Yamanashi <br> </li> </ul> 2011<ul class="article-cv-item"> <li>“Obata Taoka BBOYIZM” Ginza Mitsukoshi 8th Floor Gallery, Tokyo</li></ul><ul class="article-cv-item"> </ul> </div>