Ayako Rokkaku, live

Ayako Rokkaku, live

On November 23, Ayako Rokkaku painted for 8 hours in London. Rewatch the livestream from start to finish.

The live painting event took place at Old Sessions House in London. In tandem, a print edition based on Rokkaku’s painting was available to order on Avant Arte – giving collectors worldwide the chance to take a leap of faith with one of Japan’s foremost contemporary artists. For the story in full, read the journal.

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Livestream: Jackshoot for Avant Arte


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