U.S. contemporary artist Theaster Gates says his first solo exhibition in Japan is a culmination of years of influence the Asian nation has had on work he has rooted in distinct African American history and culture.In the largest-ever solo exhibition in Japan by a Black artist, Gates explores the idea of cultural hybridity, while weaving in the ceramic legacy of the Japanese coastal city of Tokoname where the Chicago native lived and studied pottery and from which he now hopes to spark young talent."I've been nurturing these relationships (with Japan) for a long time. And it feels like it's…READ FULL ARTICLE
