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Record of a Challenge: One Year with the Erhu and My Second Street Live Performance
Results Report and Video Announcement
Hello everyone, this is TAKUROMAN.
It has been exactly one year since I started playing the erhu — and the other day, I successfully completed my second street live performance in Sasazuka, Tokyo. First of all, I would like to sincerely thank everyone who came to the venue and everyone who watched the live stream.
It has been one year since I started playing the erhu. I’m still a beginner, but I’ll be challenging myself with my second street performance in Tokyo.
Hi, this is TAKUROMAN. Do you know the erhu? It’s a traditional Chinese instrument, played with a bow rubbing the strings to create...
The exhibition at Recto Verso Gallery has ended.What I wanted to convey through The Funeral of Human Creativity.
I participated in the group exhibition “Art & Graphic Exhibition 2025.August: Innovation of Creativity” held at RECTO VERSO GALLERY in...
“The Funeral of Human Creativity” will be held. Has generative AI taken away human creativity? August 5–9 at Recto Verso Gallery.
TAKUROMAN will participate in the group exhibition Art & Graphic Exhibition 2025.August: Innovation of Creativity , held from Tuesday,...
The Creator EXPO has successfully come to an end.Thank you to everyone who stopped by my booth!
My exhibition at the Creator EXPO, held from July 2nd to 4th last week, has successfully come to an end.
This was my fifth time participating, and I had the pleasure of meeting many new people, as well as reconnecting with friends and acquaintances.
Thank you very much to everyone who took the time to visit, despite your busy schedules.
TAKUROMAN to Exhibit for the Fifth Time at CREATOR EXPO 2025 – Exploring the Meaning of Human-Created Art in the Age of AI.
TAKUROMAN will participate for the fifth time in the 16th CREATOR EXPO, held at Tokyo Big Sight from Wednesday, July 2 to Friday, July 4,...
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A running line, a small universe, an endless story
“Lines, Universe, Endless Story”
A running line, a small universe, an endless story
A world that begins with a single line. Eventually, the lines will meet, become a form, give birth to a meaning, and become the universe. It's your own endless story. Any line will do. When the first line starts running, it all begins.
<Exhibition results>
TAKUROMAN will participate in the "1st Art Cross Art Fair" held from February 7th (Tuesday) to 12th (Sunday), 2023. A canvas print of this work was exhibited. (Venue: Art Complex Center @ Daikyo-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)
“Lines, Universe, Endless Story”
The world begins with a single line. Eventually, lines meet, take shape, give birth to meaning, and become a universe. It is your own story that continues endlessly. It doesn't matter what kind of line it is. line starts running, that is the beginning of everything.
<Exhibition>
TAKUROMAN participated in the "1st ARTCROSS ART FAIR" held from February 7 (Tue) to 12 (Sun), 2023. A canvas print of this work was exhibited. (Venue: Art Complex Center @Daikyocho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)
A world that begins with a single line. Eventually, the lines will meet, become a form, give birth to a meaning, and become the universe. It's your own endless story. Any line will do. When the first line starts running, it all begins.
<Exhibition results>
TAKUROMAN will participate in the "1st Art Cross Art Fair" held from February 7th (Tuesday) to 12th (Sunday), 2023. A canvas print of this work was exhibited. (Venue: Art Complex Center @ Daikyo-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)
“Lines, Universe, Endless Story”
The world begins with a single line. Eventually, lines meet, take shape, give birth to meaning, and become a universe. It is your own story that continues endlessly. It doesn't matter what kind of line it is. line starts running, that is the beginning of everything.
<Exhibition>
TAKUROMAN participated in the "1st ARTCROSS ART FAIR" held from February 7 (Tue) to 12 (Sun), 2023. A canvas print of this work was exhibited. (Venue: Art Complex Center @Daikyocho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)
“Narrative Friends Talking”
Unexpected events, sudden encounters.
Every time you desire, every time you move, something changes in the story.
It is like a living thing, a great spectacle that is freely written according to the ever-changing circumstances.
Now, let's tell a story in which you are the only main character.
Don't worry, the other main characters are with you.
<Exhibition>
TAKUROMAN participated in "Art Fair Digitoma 2022" held from December 23 (Fri.) to 27 (Tue.), 2022, at the historical Toma Family Residence in Nara City, Nara Prefecture. This work was shown on a special screen in the Toma Residence, at the satellite site "Nanigotoya" in Osaka, and in a 360°VR gallery on YouTube during the exhibition period.
Every time you desire, every time you move, something changes in the story.
It is like a living thing, a great spectacle that is freely written according to the ever-changing circumstances.
Now, let's tell a story in which you are the only main character.
Don't worry, the other main characters are with you.
<Exhibition>
TAKUROMAN participated in "Art Fair Digitoma 2022" held from December 23 (Fri.) to 27 (Tue.), 2022, at the historical Toma Family Residence in Nara City, Nara Prefecture. This work was shown on a special screen in the Toma Residence, at the satellite site "Nanigotoya" in Osaka, and in a 360°VR gallery on YouTube during the exhibition period.
SNOW
TAKUROMAN participated in "Art Of Giving vol.7" held at MDP GALLERY NAKAMEGURO in Meguro, Tokyo from December 16 to 24, 2022. This work is one of two canvas prints exhibited at the venue.
TREE
TAKUROMAN participated in "Art Of Giving vol.7" held at MDP GALLERY NAKAMEGURO in Meguro, Tokyo from December 16 to 24, 2022. This work is one of two canvas prints exhibited at the venue.
DARUMAOTOSHI
Even if you think it's someone else's problem,
You may find yourself in the same situation tomorrow.
Today's winners become tomorrow's losers.
And vice versa.
The rules are changing by the minute.
No one can continue to look down on the high ground.
We load trust and trust,
and we will form an endless bond to side by side.
And if things collapse and fall apart,
we can start again from the beginning,
Just like a Darumaotoshi.
<Exhibition Result>
TAKUROMAN exhibited at "NFT COLLECTION IN KYOTO" (held by NFT COLOR) at Ryokan Kohro in Kyoto from November 5 (Sat.) to 6 (Sun.), 2022. These works were exhibited there.
You may find yourself in the same situation tomorrow.
Today's winners become tomorrow's losers.
And vice versa.
The rules are changing by the minute.
No one can continue to look down on the high ground.
We load trust and trust,
and we will form an endless bond to side by side.
And if things collapse and fall apart,
we can start again from the beginning,
Just like a Darumaotoshi.
<Exhibition Result>
TAKUROMAN exhibited at "NFT COLLECTION IN KYOTO" (held by NFT COLOR) at Ryokan Kohro in Kyoto from November 5 (Sat.) to 6 (Sun.), 2022. These works were exhibited there.
Cat Me If You Cat.
It's free and freewheeling, the center of the world.
It's Elusive and fluffy.
Never malicious, always looking for excitement.
You will pursuit it for lifelong.
It's the thing you seem to know the most about, but you don't know the most about it.
Can you catch it?
It's Your heart.
<Exhibition>
TAKUROMAN participated in #NFTCATTOKYO "Living with Cats Vol.10" held at POP UP SPACE on the 4th floor of Shibuya PARCO from November 18 to 27, 2022. This event featured 16 NFT crypto-artists, who are popular in Japan and abroad, selling digital art, illustrations, and videos created on the theme of cats as NFT art. This work was displayed on a digital monitor at the venue. A T-shirt and a tote bag featuring this work were also displayed at the exhibition.
It's Elusive and fluffy.
Never malicious, always looking for excitement.
You will pursuit it for lifelong.
It's the thing you seem to know the most about, but you don't know the most about it.
Can you catch it?
It's Your heart.
<Exhibition>
TAKUROMAN participated in #NFTCATTOKYO "Living with Cats Vol.10" held at POP UP SPACE on the 4th floor of Shibuya PARCO from November 18 to 27, 2022. This event featured 16 NFT crypto-artists, who are popular in Japan and abroad, selling digital art, illustrations, and videos created on the theme of cats as NFT art. This work was displayed on a digital monitor at the venue. A T-shirt and a tote bag featuring this work were also displayed at the exhibition.
"The World Without Unreasonable Losers"
A game has certain rules.
Everyone has a chance as long as he or she is good enough.
The world also seems to have certain rules.
However, are these rules designed to be fair to everyone?
Are the rules made in favor of someone else?
Are there unreasonable losers as a result?
The blockchain is a tool that holds the promise of true democratization through innovative ideas and technologies.
In fact, the NFT has brought digital creators to a great stage.
The metaverse, where anyone can become anyone in a virtual space, is rapidly beginning to connect the world.
A new world is just around the corner.
A wide, wide world with clear rules and opportunities for everyone.
Now, equip yourself with the weapon of your personality.
The fun game is just beginning.
Everyone has a chance as long as he or she is good enough.
The world also seems to have certain rules.
However, are these rules designed to be fair to everyone?
Are the rules made in favor of someone else?
Are there unreasonable losers as a result?
The blockchain is a tool that holds the promise of true democratization through innovative ideas and technologies.
In fact, the NFT has brought digital creators to a great stage.
The metaverse, where anyone can become anyone in a virtual space, is rapidly beginning to connect the world.
A new world is just around the corner.
A wide, wide world with clear rules and opportunities for everyone.
Now, equip yourself with the weapon of your personality.
The fun game is just beginning.
The Great Collaboration Parfait
Each color, each shape, each taste.
It's delicious individually, but it's even more delicious when everyone gathers.
Collaboration is magic, magic that makes us shine.
What kind of meeting do you have today?
<Exhibition results>
TAKUROMAN will exhibit at the "Nagatsuki Irodori Art Exhibition" to be held at Sembikiya Gallery (2nd floor of Kyobashi Sembikiya Kyobashi Main Store, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) from September 6th (Tuesday) to 11th (Sunday), 2022. We announced one of our works. (Organizer: Art Cross Co., Ltd.)
It's delicious individually, but it's even more delicious when everyone gathers.
Collaboration is magic, magic that makes us shine.
What kind of meeting do you have today?
<Exhibition results>
TAKUROMAN will exhibit at the "Nagatsuki Irodori Art Exhibition" to be held at Sembikiya Gallery (2nd floor of Kyobashi Sembikiya Kyobashi Main Store, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) from September 6th (Tuesday) to 11th (Sunday), 2022. We announced one of our works. (Organizer: Art Cross Co., Ltd.)
Anti from "A to Z Friends"
Antis are everywhere.
An anti has an anti claim, and that is also their identity.
to protect their dignity,
An anti must be an anti.
Antithesis, antihero, are actually not bad words.
Is there such a thing as absolute justice in this world?
An anti has an anti claim, and that is also their identity.
to protect their dignity,
An anti must be an anti.
Antithesis, antihero, are actually not bad words.
Is there such a thing as absolute justice in this world?
TAKUROMAN NFT ART GALLERY at ONCYBER
TAKUROMAN's NFT works can be seen in the ONCYBER space. (1) Works on sale, (2) Purchased works, and (3) collections (partial) held by TAKUROMAN are exhibited, so that you can see the connection that can be said to be unique to NFT.
You consists of you.
Many of you inside yourself, looking at 360° range. When you are troubled, listen to the little voice.
<Exhibition>
TAKUROMAN exhibited at the Graphic Art Exhibition organized by Recto Verso Gallery in Kayaba-cho, Nihonbashi from August 23 (Tue) to 27 (Sat), 2022. Exhibition theme of TAKUROMAN is “The ego happens in the chaos”. This work is one of the 6 works presented at the exhibition.
<Exhibition>
TAKUROMAN exhibited at the Graphic Art Exhibition organized by Recto Verso Gallery in Kayaba-cho, Nihonbashi from August 23 (Tue) to 27 (Sat), 2022. Exhibition theme of TAKUROMAN is “The ego happens in the chaos”. This work is one of the 6 works presented at the exhibition.
Chaos
Seemingly chaotic and surprisingly harmonious. The chaos that surrounds you is the result of action, your work of art. What the work will be you create from here?
<Exhibition>
TAKUROMAN exhibited at the Graphic Art Exhibition organized by Recto Verso Gallery in Kayaba-cho, Nihonbashi from August 23 (Tue) to 27 (Sat), 2022. Exhibition theme of TAKUROMAN is “The ego happens in the chaos”. This work is one of the 6 works presented at the exhibition.
<Exhibition>
TAKUROMAN exhibited at the Graphic Art Exhibition organized by Recto Verso Gallery in Kayaba-cho, Nihonbashi from August 23 (Tue) to 27 (Sat), 2022. Exhibition theme of TAKUROMAN is “The ego happens in the chaos”. This work is one of the 6 works presented at the exhibition.
Parade
Let's beat the drums walking on this endless road. As merry as a parade, with friends in tow. You are the conductor of life.
<Exhibition>
TAKUROMAN exhibited at the Graphic Art Exhibition organized by Recto Verso Gallery in Kayaba-cho, Nihonbashi from August 23 (Tue) to 27 (Sat), 2022. Exhibition theme of TAKUROMAN is “The ego happens in the chaos”. This work is one of the 6 works presented at the exhibition.
<Exhibition>
TAKUROMAN exhibited at the Graphic Art Exhibition organized by Recto Verso Gallery in Kayaba-cho, Nihonbashi from August 23 (Tue) to 27 (Sat), 2022. Exhibition theme of TAKUROMAN is “The ego happens in the chaos”. This work is one of the 6 works presented at the exhibition.
As your heart desires
You enjoy dancing the most. Eventually, everyone will start to dance along with you. You are the hero, the leading one to start dancing.
<Exhibition>
TAKUROMAN exhibited at the Graphic Art Exhibition organized by Recto Verso Gallery in Kayaba-cho, Nihonbashi from August 23 (Tue) to 27 (Sat), 2022. Exhibition theme of TAKUROMAN is “The ego happens in the chaos”. This work is one of the 6 works presented at the exhibition.
<Exhibition>
TAKUROMAN exhibited at the Graphic Art Exhibition organized by Recto Verso Gallery in Kayaba-cho, Nihonbashi from August 23 (Tue) to 27 (Sat), 2022. Exhibition theme of TAKUROMAN is “The ego happens in the chaos”. This work is one of the 6 works presented at the exhibition.
Boundaries
People to people. Hearts and minds communicating with each other. Strong assertion is good, but pastel colors are sometimes comfortable.
<Exhibition>
TAKUROMAN exhibited at the Graphic Art Exhibition organized by Recto Verso Gallery in Kayaba-cho, Nihonbashi from August 23 (Tue) to 27 (Sat), 2022. Exhibition theme of TAKUROMAN is “The ego happens in the chaos”. This work is one of the 6 works presented at the exhibition.
<Exhibition>
TAKUROMAN exhibited at the Graphic Art Exhibition organized by Recto Verso Gallery in Kayaba-cho, Nihonbashi from August 23 (Tue) to 27 (Sat), 2022. Exhibition theme of TAKUROMAN is “The ego happens in the chaos”. This work is one of the 6 works presented at the exhibition.
Never look away.
The moment you look away, it will attack you with its fangs. Once you glare at it, you must never turn your eyes away from it. It is the weak heart that is targeted.
<Exhibition>
TAKUROMAN exhibited at the Graphic Art Exhibition organized by Recto Verso Gallery in Kayaba-cho, Nihonbashi from August 23 (Tue) to 27 (Sat), 2022. Exhibition theme of TAKUROMAN is “The ego happens in the chaos”. This work is one of the 6 works presented at the exhibition.
<Exhibition>
TAKUROMAN exhibited at the Graphic Art Exhibition organized by Recto Verso Gallery in Kayaba-cho, Nihonbashi from August 23 (Tue) to 27 (Sat), 2022. Exhibition theme of TAKUROMAN is “The ego happens in the chaos”. This work is one of the 6 works presented at the exhibition.
"METAVERSE BEGINS"
When I was in the early grades of elementary school, the NES made a spectacular debut. I think everyone was enthusiastic about it. We got together at a friend's house and many of us sat in front of the TV and played together. Since there were only two controllers, only two people could play, so the rest of us sat in the back and watched. Recently, people are saying that the era of the Metaverse is finally coming, but when I think back, our Metaverse started back then. The strange sense of unity we all felt looking at the same screen. The time we spent together in the same space. That was indeed the Metaverse.
"AGONY POKO-PEN"
Pokopen is a game that is too much fun. The player pokes the cop's back while saying "Pokopen Pokopen". The cop is spared if he guesses the last person who poked him. When the cop is poked with its eyes closed, a sense of tension is in the air, and the cop's concentration is heightened. Sometimes they are poked so hard that he faints in agony. When the game begins, everyone hides at once. The cop must find everyone who is hiding, but there is a risk of rescuing those he has caught while he is away from them. It is a brilliantly designed game that keeps both the hiding people and the cop on tenterhooks from beginning to end. I hope if my collection, "The Millennium Play," is like that.
"CHASE THE BALL!"
When I was in elementary school, after school my friends and I played dodgeball along the river in our neighborhood, and sometimes the ball fell into the river. We always went down to the riverbank and chase the flowing ball. The current was slow and we were usually able to pick it up before it drifted too far. Strangely, what I recall more than playing dodgeball is the memory of chasing the ball with friends. In the fast-paced days of adulthood, who am I chasing the ball with and what kind of ball am I chasing? I am sure it is those memories that I will recall later.
"FREEDOM-FLOPS"
During summer vacation, I put on my flip-flops and went to the public swimming pool every day. I walked along the river to the pool with a few friends. The hot sun, the sound of cicadas, and the occasional pleasant breeze smelled like freedom. That scent must never be forgotten.
“The City”
A night drenched in tears will eventually dawn and a warm day will begin. The morning filled with love will soon pass, and the dark night will come again. Darkness and light repeat and repeat. How many sorrows and joys has this city received? The buildings standing against the sky are majestic and unwavering, pieces of the city's memory visible. I can feel, I’m not alone.
<Creator>
Movie created by TAKUROMAN
Music created by Yukihiro Kaneko (ALTERNATIVE YELLOW)
<Exhibition of this work>
・NFT COLLECTION IN OSAKA / July 9-10, 2022
・CRYPTO ART FES 2022 ( #CAF2022 ) VVAVE3 MUSIC METAVERSE / July 11-17, 2022
<Creator>
Movie created by TAKUROMAN
Music created by Yukihiro Kaneko (ALTERNATIVE YELLOW)
<Exhibition of this work>
・NFT COLLECTION IN OSAKA / July 9-10, 2022
・CRYPTO ART FES 2022 ( #CAF2022 ) VVAVE3 MUSIC METAVERSE / July 11-17, 2022
"If you could x-ray your mind."
"If you could x-ray your mind."
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TAKUROMAN exhibited at "One World -Japanese Art Charity Exhibition in Barcelona, Spain" from June 17 to 20, 2022. The venue of the exhibition was the Hospital de Sant Pau, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the Catalunya Concert Hall. This work is the NFT of the work exhibited on that occasion.
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TAKUROMAN exhibited at "One World -Japanese Art Charity Exhibition in Barcelona, Spain" from June 17 to 20, 2022. The venue of the exhibition was the Hospital de Sant Pau, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the Catalunya Concert Hall. This work is the NFT of the work exhibited on that occasion.
Feel the heat. ~Thermography~
Measuring body temperature by machine has become a daily practice, and transparent partitions are now erected between people. We now miss that feeling of heat and close distance. The truth is, we would rather feel the heat with each other than measure or be measured.
SMOKING GIRL
Bad school girl style is an old good culture of Japan.
The paired work with "SMOKING BOY"
The paired work with "SMOKING BOY"
SMOKING BOY
Bad school boy style is an old good culture of Japan.
The paired work with "SMOKING GIRL"
The paired work with "SMOKING GIRL"
TAKUROMAN METAVERSE GALLERY
You can see the connection with NFT holders and collectors! Click here to view the ONCYBER Gallery, where you can see the unique and interesting aspects of NFT. https://oncyber.io/spaces/xWoOJlSXmwaWdA95bTiq
TAKUROMAN joined『gespo☆party 2022』
on Oct-29・30
The First Collection "The Millennium Play" has been released.
This is the first collection released on July 11, 2022. There are only four pieces.
It is a "play" that will inspire people to take action in the next 1000 years.
TAKUROMAN ART WORKS
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TAKUROMAN's ACTIVITY RESULTS
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Fancy Art
TAKUROMAN works are on sale at the online art shop Fancy Art!
More works will be added in the future.
TAKUROMAN Online Art Lessons
「TAKUROMAN ONLINE ART COURSE」Has Opened. (Currently only Japanese)
at CLASS101, the Online School Platform
TAKUROMAN HAND TOWELS
TAKUROMAN has released 10 kinds of hand towel designs collaborrated in the "Creators meet Towel" project of Niida Bussan Co., Ltd. Limited to 10 pieces each. (* Shipping fee is 2500 yen for abroad.)
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