The exhibition examines the enduring value of the authentic relationship between artist and artwork, engaging in themes of irony, introspection, and visual metaphor, which draw inspiration from contemporary practice and Yamada’s nuanced admiration for American Pop art.

In My Screen Tests, Yamada searches within New York City’s identity as the art capital of the world to infuse his work with a distinct vitality, revealing his admiration for Andy Warhol in particular through motifs referencing the Silver Factory era and vibrant pop expressions.

My Screen Tests is defined by motivations that comment on the ambiguous nature of art’s true value beyond its creator, while also alluding to Yamada’s need to remain bound to art for the rest of his life. The work also critiques the world’s normalization of deceit and capitalistic greed, alongside a persistent longing for freedom that remains just out of reach. New York City lies at the core of Yamada’s practice, serving as both subject and catalyst for exploring the interplay between personal perception and nostalgia.

Time: 6:00-8:00 pm EST

Free!

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