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Another Cemetery (Series)

Explore Shusaku Arakawa & Madeline Gins' groundbreaking conceptual art, experimental architecture, & philosophical explorations of perception, mortality & meaning. Pioneers of Neo-Dada & Reversible Destiny.

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Born in Nagoya in 1936, Shusaku Arakawa was a leading contemporary artist in Japan. While participating in avant-garde movement Neo Dada Organizers in Tokyo in 1960, Arakawa released three-dimensional works in the shape of coffin. He emigrated to New York by himself in 1961 and met his life time partner Madeline Gins. Arakawa received attention through the Diagrammatic Paintings series, where words and signs were placed on the three-dimensional flat paintings, and earned an international reputation though the Mechanism of Meaning in the 1970s. In the 1990s, he embarked on architectural works with Gins as a test for Reversible Destiny, a concept experiment to reverse humans’ destiny of death, and completed Site of Reversible Destiny - Yoro in Gifu in 1995 and the Reversible Destiny Lofts - Mitaka in Tokyo in 2005. Coffin-shaped works with chunks of concrete placed in padded wooden boxes are where Arakawa started to act an artist. While Arakawa created Another Cemetery before he moved to the U.S., he already drew arrow-like signs which would appear in the Diagrammatic Paintings series developed after this work.

Artist Biography

Shusaku Arakawa & Madeline Gins: A Collaborative Journey

Early Life and Background

  • Shusaku Arakawa was born on July 6, 1936, in New York City. He initially pursued a career in medicine before turning to art.
  • Madeline Gins (born Madeline Helen Gins) was an American poet, writer, and artist. Her diverse background significantly influenced her collaborative work with Arakawa.

Artistic Collaboration & Development

  • Arakawa and Gins began their artistic collaboration in the 1960s, forging a unique partnership that spanned painting, sculpture, architecture, and performance art.
  • Their early work challenged conventional notions of perception and representation, often incorporating linguistic puzzles and philosophical inquiries.
  • They moved beyond traditional mediums to explore interactive environments and architectural designs intended to alter human consciousness.

Key Influences

  • The pair drew inspiration from a wide range of sources including Leonardo da Vinci’s scientific investigations, Albert Einstein’s theories of relativity, and the philosophical writings of Ludwig Wittgenstein.
  • They were also influenced by early 20th-century avant-garde movements like Dada and Surrealism, particularly their rejection of traditional artistic norms.
  • The exploration of perception was a constant thread throughout their work, informed by studies in neuroscience and psychology.

Major Works & Artistic Style

  • Notable works include the “Another Cemetery” series, which explores themes of mortality and memory through abstract imagery.
  • “The Machanism of Meaning No. 2 Splitting of Meaning” exemplifies their interest in linguistic deconstruction and visual ambiguity.
  • Their architectural projects, such as the “Reversible Destiny Lofts,” are designed to disrupt habitual patterns of movement and perception.
  • Arakawa and Gins’ style is characterized by its conceptual rigor, intellectual depth, and willingness to challenge artistic boundaries.

The Reversible Destiny Foundation & Architectural Research

  • In the 1990s, Arakawa and Gins founded the Reversible Destiny Foundation and the Architectural Body Research Foundation.
  • These organizations facilitated interdisciplinary research involving biologists, neuroscientists, physicists, and medical professionals.
  • Their goal was to investigate the relationship between the body, environment, and consciousness, leading to innovative architectural designs aimed at prolonging life and enhancing sensory experience.

Historical Significance & Legacy

  • Arakawa and Gins’ work represents a significant contribution to conceptual art and experimental architecture.
  • They challenged conventional notions of artistic authorship, creating a truly collaborative practice that blurred the boundaries between disciplines.
  • Their exploration of perception, mortality, and the human condition continues to resonate with artists, architects, and thinkers today.
  • Their legacy lies in their commitment to pushing the limits of art and using it as a tool for philosophical inquiry and social transformation.

Death & Remembrance

  • Shusaku Arakawa passed away on May 19, 2010. Madeline Gins continued their collaborative projects until her own passing in 2014.
  • Their work remains influential and is exhibited in galleries and museums worldwide.
arakawa, shusaku; gins, madeline helen

arakawa, shusaku; gins, madeline helen

1936 - 2010 , United States of America

Quick Facts

  • Birth Date: July 6, 1936 (Arakawa)
  • Birth Place: New York, United States of America
  • Death Date: May 19, 2010 (Arakawa)
  • Influenced By: Leonardo da Vinci, Albert Einstein, Ludwig Wittgenstein
  • Movement: Conceptual Art, Neo-Dada, Reversible Destiny
  • Name: Shusaku Arakawa & Madeline Gins
  • Nationality: American/Japanese
  • Notable Works: Another Cemetery (Series), The Machanism of Meaning No.2 Splitting of Meaning, Gentle Friend
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