in a state where international wars and socially caused violent incidents are still present even in the current 2010’s, the Fu Fu Fu art collective vigorously worked towards ‘creating a piece which appeals to the diversity of gods, in order to aim for the reconciliation of justice and truths which various people base themselves on’. their latest project, ‘TORII’, will present the existence of a new god, ‘technology’, by striking a torii in front of the main offices of silicon valley giants apple, google and facebook. moreover, through that, people will be able to perceive the objects of various ideals and principles, as well as various emotional respects, as divinity.

Fu Fu Fu erects politically charged torii in front of the offices of silicon valley giants
image © the design labo.

 

FuFuFu‘s torii presents the perspective of god’s diversity in response to the history of the acceptance of diversity, such as race and gender, that has been debated for more than 100 years. ‘invisible japanese sword’ sharply satirizes the gun culture exemplified by the las vegas shooting, for example. these pieces express a minimalist beauty while covering a polytheistic zen-like world view that is unique to japan. the exhibition will be held between december 7th and 9th during art basel miami.

 

Fu Fu Fu erects politically charged torii in front of the offices of silicon valley giants
the torii at apple’s newly constructed corporate headquarters, apple park
image © tadashi tawarayama

Fu Fu Fu erects politically charged torii in front of the offices of silicon valley giants
torii in front of silicon valley’s google
image © tadashi tawarayama

Fu Fu Fu erects politically charged torii in front of the offices of silicon valley giants
3D drawing

 

 

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edited by: lynn chaya | designboom