The Tetsuya Ishida Painting Exhibition at Gagosian Gallery in Paris

This exhibition presents a selection of paintings by the late Japanese artist Tetsuya Ishida, marking the first time his work is dedicated to an exhibition in France. The paintings explore the psychological and sociological impacts of Japan's economic recession during the 1990s through surreal, hyper-detailed imagery.

Gagosian presents an exhibition of works by Tetsuya Ishida (1973–2005), marking the first time the artist’s work is featured in a dedicated exhibition in France. Ishida’s practice is deeply rooted in the social and economic atmosphere of Japan during the 1990s—the so-called 'lost decade'—characterized by recession and significant societal strain. His paintings serve as powerful, often unsettling documents of this era, capturing the disorientation of a generation grappling with economic hardship and rapid technological advancement. Ishida’s signature style features anonymous, isolated protagonists often fused with mechanical devices or everyday objects, echoing the themes of Social Realism and Surrealism. Through these dreamlike and claustrophobic compositions, the artist critiques the erosion of individual identity within modern systems of labor and consumption. This exhibition highlights Ishida’s unique ability to render deep social anxieties through a precise, hyper-detailed aesthetic that remains strikingly relevant.

The exhibition is located at 4 rue de Ponthieu, 75008 Paris. Visitors may contact the gallery for more information via the provided email or telephone number during gallery hours, Monday–Friday, 10:30–6:00.