Japanese artist Shuji Terayama (1935-1983) was a vital figure in Japan’s post-war counter-cultural movement. Unique not only in regard to the final product, but also in his broad and varied use of media ranging from radio, drama, theatre, experimental television, photography and poetry, although not containing himself to the art world either -he was quite the successful horse tipster too! Terayama’s methods were controversial and the outcomes often unexpected and always shocking, with theatre critic Akihiko Senda labelling Terayama as “the eternal avant-garde”.
Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall will display a selection of his work from the 16th to the 25th of March. To celebrate Terayama’s many forms of expression, the 10 day long exhibition will include his film work, a symposium on his transmedia work and a live cinema performance.
Shuji Terayama at Tate Modern
16-25th March
www.tate.org.uk