Masanobu Sakakibara

Hiromart Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of Save and Load - an exhibition featuring new works by Masanobu Sakakibara.

His solo shows Battle started in 2020, followed by, Standby, Don’t be afraid, Walkthrough, and Reset. This exhibition showcases paintings that depict imaginary retro game scenes from his new series, Save and Load. It also includes oil on panel pieces, marking as a new endeavor for Sakakibara.

Sakakibara’s inspiration comes from daily learning and experiences. He has pursued blending his childhood favorite video games with his admiration for the traditional Western paintings, aiming to express his unique perspective. Through his works, viewers are invited to contemplate our contemporary society and historical context.

　

Save and Load

October 23 - November 22, 2026

Artist:          Masanobu Sakakibara

Hours:         1 to 7 pm

                   Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and national holidays

Artist Reception:  Friday, October 23, 6-8pm

Artist Statement on Save and Load:

SAVE – to recover from daily exhaustion by releasing the body or spending time doing nothing. LOAD – to acquire new knowledge through reading or recall past memories. Both of these factors are essentials to me at the moment, which is why the theme of this exhibition is Save and Load.

Masanobu Sakakibara

Born in 1981 in Kitami, Hokkaido.

He studied painting at Kanazawa College of Art in Ishikawa pref., and graduated in 2004.

Currently lives and works in Saitama pref.

In 2019, his work accepted for the Shell Art Award exhibition.

Hiromart Gallery curated his solo exhibition in 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024 and 2025.

Image on TOP: The Knight and The Dragon, 80.3x65.2cm, oil on canvas, 2026

Below:

Pinball, oil on canvas, 2026

Baby, panel on canvas, 2026

Please contact us for information and availability on the artworks: info(at)hiromartgallery.com

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