NEWS

March 3, 2024

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN × SHUN SUDO “BUTTON FLOWER BLOSSOMS”

We are excited to announce that artist SHUN SUDO has collaborated with French Maison Christian Louboutin to create a capsule collection “BUTTON FLOWER BLOSSOMS”. The collection, born from the empathy between the designer and the painter’s sensibilities, will go on sale simultaneously in Tokyo, Paris, London, New York, Los Angeles, and other countries from March 13.

THE COLLECTION “THE ALL-OVER BFB PRINT” :

At the heart of this creative collaboration is the modern and lively floral print created by Shun Sudo. Reinterpreting his signature Button Flower and the CL logo in vibrant pop art colors, this design gives to Christian Louboutinʼs most recognisable styles a fresh, contemporary and iconic touch, transcribing the sparkling creativity and modernism of the collaboration.

THE BUTTON FLOWER DETAIL :

Combination of the healing virtues of flowers and the metaphor of buttons being something that connects the world, the Button Flower created by Shun Sudo is a symbol of peace and one of the most recognisable emblems of his work. Adorn on iconic silhouettes in a red pop-art 3D detail, the flower echoes both Shunʼs character and Christian Louboutinʼs DNA. Embodying Christian Louboutin’s love for details, those Button flowers elements celebrate pop art and contemporary style, two main pillars of the capsule.psule.

THE ONE-OF-A-KIND EDITION :

The Maisonʼs iconic KATE 100mm pump and ADOLON High Top sneaker are revisited in a one-of-a-kind original edition, singly hand painted by artist Shun Sudo only available in a limited number of pieces in selected flagships. They embodied the accomplishment of a beautiful and highly creative fusion between contemporary art and high fashion, making the products of this collaboration unique and authentic.


BOUTIQUE EVENTS INFORMATION

[ MIAMI ]

DATES : March 16, 2024

VENUE : Christian Louboutin Miami Design District Flagship 155 NE 40th StreetMiami, Florida 33137

HOURS : 16:00 – 19:00

[ BEVERLY HILLS ]

DATES : March 18, 2024

VENUE : Christian Louboutin Rodeo Drive Flagship 477 N Rodeo DriveBeverly Hills, California 90210

HOURS : 16:00 – 18:00

[ HAWAII ]

DATES : March 20, 2024

VENUE : Christian LouboutinInternational Marketplace 2330 Kalākaua Avenue, Suite 108Honolulu, Hawaii 96815

HOURS : 18:00 – 20:00

March 3, 2024

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN × SHUN SUDO “BUTTON FLOWER BLOSSOMS”

We are excited to announce that artist SHUN SUDO has collaborated with French Maison Christian Louboutin to create a capsule collection “BUTTON FLOWER BLOSSOMS”. The collection, born from the empathy between the designer and the painter’s sensibilities, will go on sale simultaneously in Tokyo, Paris, London, New York, Los Angeles, and other countries from March 13.

THE COLLECTION “THE ALL-OVER BFB PRINT” :

At the heart of this creative collaboration is the modern and lively floral print created by Shun Sudo. Reinterpreting his signature Button Flower and the CL logo in vibrant pop art colors, this design gives to Christian Louboutinʼs most recognisable styles a fresh, contemporary and iconic touch, transcribing the sparkling creativity and modernism of the collaboration.

THE BUTTON FLOWER DETAIL :

Combination of the healing virtues of flowers and the metaphor of buttons being something that connects the world, the Button Flower created by Shun Sudo is a symbol of peace and one of the most recognisable emblems of his work. Adorn on iconic silhouettes in a red pop-art 3D detail, the flower echoes both Shunʼs character and Christian Louboutinʼs DNA. Embodying Christian Louboutin’s love for details, those Button flowers elements celebrate pop art and contemporary style, two main pillars of the capsule.psule.

THE ONE-OF-A-KIND EDITION :

The Maisonʼs iconic KATE 100mm pump and ADOLON High Top sneaker are revisited in a one-of-a-kind original edition, singly hand painted by artist Shun Sudo only available in a limited number of pieces in selected flagships. They embodied the accomplishment of a beautiful and highly creative fusion between contemporary art and high fashion, making the products of this collaboration unique and authentic.


BOUTIQUE EVENTS INFORMATION

[ MIAMI ]

DATES : March 16, 2024

VENUE : Christian Louboutin Miami Design District Flagship 155 NE 40th StreetMiami, Florida 33137

HOURS : 16:00 – 19:00

[ BEVERLY HILLS ]

DATES : March 18, 2024

VENUE : Christian Louboutin Rodeo Drive Flagship 477 N Rodeo DriveBeverly Hills, California 90210

HOURS : 16:00 – 18:00

[ HAWAII ]

DATES : March 20, 2024

VENUE : Christian LouboutinInternational Marketplace 2330 Kalākaua Avenue, Suite 108Honolulu, Hawaii 96815

HOURS : 18:00 – 20:00

November 14, 2023

Special Exhibition
“MOMENTARY”

We are pleased to announce that artist SHUN SUDO will hold a special exhibition “MOMENTARY” at Ryosokuin, a Zen temple in Gion, Kyoto. SHUN SUDO has been creating borderless and timeless works, such as the design of a charity T-shirts for this year’s “24-Hour Television – Love Saves the Earth – ” (Nihon Television) and the art wall at the skateboarding venue of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. This time he created dynamic art works by fusing his own identity as “Japan” and the long “history” of Kyoto and Ryosokuin. SHUN SUDO, currently traveling around the world and attracting a lot of media attention, was inspired by Ryosokuin’s beautiful garden and serenity of the time within, and began working on the Byobu-e (folding screen picture) and other artworks. The iconic motif “Button Flower,” which has a positive connotation of “connecting” people and the world, is boldly placed on the folding screen, docking the common motifs of “buttons,” which connect fabrics by fastening them, and “flowers,” which are a symbol of peace. We invite you to experience the scenery and atmosphere of Ryosokuin, as well as the “ETERNAL MOMENT,” a folding screen work boldly decorated with “button flowers” and other works that represent a new challenge for SHUN SUDO.

When I looked at the well-tended garden from the porch of Ryosokuin, I realized that this is the beauty of Japan and Japanese nature. Everything I see is fleeting and at the same time seems eternal. I have never paid attention to my nationality, Japanese, while I was painting until now. But this time, every time I faced the painting, the Japanese in me awakened and that glided my brush smoothly. I believe the scenery and history of Ryosokuin made me do so. Through this painting, I would like to express my gratitude to Ryosokuin, Kyoto, and Japan, the country that raised me.

SHUN SUDO


DATES : November 23 – December 7, 2023

VENUE : Kyoto RYOSOKUIN | 591 Komatsu-cho, 4-chome, Shijo-sagaru, Yamato-oji-dori, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto | https://ryosokuin.com

HOURS : 11:00 – 16:30

ADMISSION : 1,000yen (cash only)

EXHIBITED WORKS : Five works including a folding screen painting. “ETERNAL MOMENT”, sculpture, etc.

SPECIAL SALES : SHUN SUDO Designed folding fan / 4,950yen (tax included)


[ RYOSOKUIN ]
Ryosokuin is the pagoda temple of Kenninji Zen temple in Gion, Kyoto. The temple has a beautiful garden within its precincts, where visitors can enjoy the seasonal scenery. The temple attracts many visitors, especially in early summer when it is covered with greens and flowers. The temple continues its quest for “wisdom and compassion” through contemporary art that transcends the boundaries between fields, attempts to connect with tradition, and meditation that is not bound by conventional methods.

November 14, 2023

Special Exhibition
“MOMENTARY”

We are pleased to announce that artist SHUN SUDO will hold a special exhibition “MOMENTARY” at Ryosokuin, a Zen temple in Gion, Kyoto. SHUN SUDO has been creating borderless and timeless works, such as the design of a charity T-shirts for this year’s “24-Hour Television – Love Saves the Earth – ” (Nihon Television) and the art wall at the skateboarding venue of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. This time he created dynamic art works by fusing his own identity as “Japan” and the long “history” of Kyoto and Ryosokuin. SHUN SUDO, currently traveling around the world and attracting a lot of media attention, was inspired by Ryosokuin’s beautiful garden and serenity of the time within, and began working on the Byobu-e (folding screen picture) and other artworks. The iconic motif “Button Flower,” which has a positive connotation of “connecting” people and the world, is boldly placed on the folding screen, docking the common motifs of “buttons,” which connect fabrics by fastening them, and “flowers,” which are a symbol of peace. We invite you to experience the scenery and atmosphere of Ryosokuin, as well as the “ETERNAL MOMENT,” a folding screen work boldly decorated with “button flowers” and other works that represent a new challenge for SHUN SUDO.

When I looked at the well-tended garden from the porch of Ryosokuin, I realized that this is the beauty of Japan and Japanese nature. Everything I see is fleeting and at the same time seems eternal. I have never paid attention to my nationality, Japanese, while I was painting until now. But this time, every time I faced the painting, the Japanese in me awakened and that glided my brush smoothly. I believe the scenery and history of Ryosokuin made me do so. Through this painting, I would like to express my gratitude to Ryosokuin, Kyoto, and Japan, the country that raised me.

SHUN SUDO


DATES : November 23 – December 7, 2023

VENUE : Kyoto RYOSOKUIN | 591 Komatsu-cho, 4-chome, Shijo-sagaru, Yamato-oji-dori, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto | https://ryosokuin.com

HOURS : 11:00 – 16:30

ADMISSION : 1,000yen (cash only)

EXHIBITED WORKS : Five works including a folding screen painting. “ETERNAL MOMENT”, sculpture, etc.

SPECIAL SALES : SHUN SUDO Designed folding fan / 4,950yen (tax included)


[ RYOSOKUIN ]
Ryosokuin is the pagoda temple of Kenninji Zen temple in Gion, Kyoto. The temple has a beautiful garden within its precincts, where visitors can enjoy the seasonal scenery. The temple attracts many visitors, especially in early summer when it is covered with greens and flowers. The temple continues its quest for “wisdom and compassion” through contemporary art that transcends the boundaries between fields, attempts to connect with tradition, and meditation that is not bound by conventional methods.

September 10, 2022

Group Exhibition
“INSPIRED BY ANDY WARHOL KYOTO”

We are pleased to announce that artist SHUN SUDO will be participating in the group exhibition “Inspired by ANDY WARHOL KYOTO,” held at MtK Contemporary Art in Kyoto. This three-artist exhibition is a collaborative event with the “ANDY WARHOL KYOTO” exhibition (September 17th, 2022 – February 12th, 2023) at the Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art’s new annex, the “Higashiyama Cube.”


DATES : September 17 – October 9, 2022

VENUE : MtK Contemporary Art | 20-1 Minamigosho-cho, Okazaki, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan

ARTIST : Paramodel & Yasuhiko Hayashi, Nanae Mitobe, SHUN SUDO

https://mtkcontemporaryart.com

September 10, 2022

Group Exhibition
“INSPIRED BY ANDY WARHOL KYOTO”

We are pleased to announce that artist SHUN SUDO will be participating in the group exhibition “Inspired by ANDY WARHOL KYOTO,” held at MtK Contemporary Art in Kyoto. This three-artist exhibition is a collaborative event with the “ANDY WARHOL KYOTO” exhibition (September 17th, 2022 – February 12th, 2023) at the Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art’s new annex, the “Higashiyama Cube.”


DATES : September 17 – October 9, 2022

VENUE : MtK Contemporary Art | 20-1 Minamigosho-cho, Okazaki, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan

ARTIST : Paramodel & Yasuhiko Hayashi, Nanae Mitobe, SHUN SUDO

https://mtkcontemporaryart.com

March 8, 2022

Porsche ‐ Art Car Project
“Taycan Soul Canvas”

The “Taycan Soul Canvas” was created in 2022 as a collaborative work between SHUN SUDO and Porsche Japan. The body of the Taycan, an eagerly anticipated electric sports car by Porsche, is decorated with SHUN SUDO’s signature Button Flower designs, which convey a sense of speed.
The artwork captures both the traditional sense of speed associated with the Porsche brand and the eco-friendliness of the new electric sports car. It is undoubtedly a distinctive piece that symbolizes the future. This Taycan, marking the first collaboration between a Japanese artist and Porsche, was showcased nationwide following its unveiling and attracted significant interest.


[ TOKYO ]

DATES : March 5 – 6, 2022

VENUE : Roppongi Hills O-YANE PLAZA | 6-10-6 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo

HOURS : 11:00 – 20:00

[ NAGOYA ]

DATES : April 2 – 3, 2022

VENUE : JR Gate Tower Event Space | 1-1-3 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi

HOURS : 11:00 – 19:00

[ OSAKA ]

DATES : April 9 – 10, 2022

VENUE : GRAND FRONT OSAKA Knowledge Plaza | 3 Ofukacho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka

HOURS : 11:00 – 19:00

March 8, 2022

Porsche ‐ Art Car Project
“Taycan Soul Canvas”

The “Taycan Soul Canvas” was created in 2022 as a collaborative work between SHUN SUDO and Porsche Japan. The body of the Taycan, an eagerly anticipated electric sports car by Porsche, is decorated with SHUN SUDO’s signature Button Flower designs, which convey a sense of speed.
The artwork captures both the traditional sense of speed associated with the Porsche brand and the eco-friendliness of the new electric sports car. It is undoubtedly a distinctive piece that symbolizes the future. This Taycan, marking the first collaboration between a Japanese artist and Porsche, was showcased nationwide following its unveiling and attracted significant interest.


[ TOKYO ]

DATES : March 5 – 6, 2022

VENUE : Roppongi Hills O-YANE PLAZA | 6-10-6 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo

HOURS : 11:00 – 20:00

[ NAGOYA ]

DATES : April 2 – 3, 2022

VENUE : JR Gate Tower Event Space | 1-1-3 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi

HOURS : 11:00 – 19:00

[ OSAKA ]

DATES : April 9 – 10, 2022

VENUE : GRAND FRONT OSAKA Knowledge Plaza | 3 Ofukacho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka

HOURS : 11:00 – 19:00

November 24, 2020

Solo Exhibition
“2020”

We are pleased to announce SHUN SUDO’s solo exhibition “2020” at ANB Tokyo. The works in this exhibition revolve around the theme of “2020,” capturing the pandemic caused by COVID-19, racial discrimination, and other major events that unfolded around the world. We invite you to experience these unique and exceptional works, which convey profound messages from his distinct perspective, at the venue.


DATES : December 10 – 27, 2020

VENUE : ANB Tokyo 3F & 6F | 5-2-4 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo

HOURS : 12:00 – 18:00

*Friday, Saturday 12:00 – 20:00 *Closed on Mondays

November 24, 2020

Solo Exhibition
“2020”

We are pleased to announce SHUN SUDO’s solo exhibition “2020” at ANB Tokyo. The works in this exhibition revolve around the theme of “2020,” capturing the pandemic caused by COVID-19, racial discrimination, and other major events that unfolded around the world. We invite you to experience these unique and exceptional works, which convey profound messages from his distinct perspective, at the venue.


DATES : December 10 – 27, 2020

VENUE : ANB Tokyo 3F & 6F | 5-2-4 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo

HOURS : 12:00 – 18:00

*Friday, Saturday 12:00 – 20:00 *Closed on Mondays

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