Makoto Aida: Cynic in the Playground

会田誠~無気力大陸~

Overview

Makoto Aida: Cynic in the Playground captures Makoto Aida at work as he creates his "Human Project" and "Shinjuku Castle" as well as various moments in his personal life. Known for his diverse and controversial works in various media, such as painting, installation and Japanese manga, the artist’s unique character surfaces through his creative process. Aida’s work can exhibit both dark cynicism and a lighter, more lowbrow humor as he tackles such potentially controversial subjects as terrorism, pedophilia, and societal misogyny.