Pure i cataloghi delle mostre possono diventare manga. Il caso Yuko Mohri
The Pirelli HangarBicocca has released a unique exhibition catalogue for Japanese artist Yuko Mohri following her solo show, 'Entanglements,' in Milan. The publication distinguishes itself by including a 24-page manga titled 'Yuko and the Unnamed' by artist Ran Kurumi, tucked into the book's jacket. This graphic insert serves as a biographical narrative, tracing Mohri’s journey from her formative years in Tokyo’s Akihabara electronics district to her recent representation of Japan at the 2024 Venice Biennale.
This editorial choice signals an innovative shift in how institutions document contemporary art, moving beyond traditional academic essays to embrace pop-culture mediums that reflect an artist's cultural heritage. By blending critical texts with a manga format, the catalogue mirrors Mohri’s own practice—which utilizes 'disorganized' electronic components and physical laws to create harmonious installations—while making her complex, research-based work more accessible through visual storytelling.