Perrotin Gallery in Paris is presenting a new exhibition titled "When I Think of You in Spring" by Japanese-born artist Susumu Kamijo, running from April 25 to May 30, 2026. This is the artist's second solo show at the venue, following "The Sun Inside" in 2023. The exhibition features a series of paintings populated by large flowers, fruits, birds, butterflies, and animals such as parrots and a sailfish, set against backgrounds of clouds, horizon lines, and hills. Kamijo's work balances abstraction with recognizable forms, focusing on composition, color, and balance rather than narrative.
The exhibition matters because it offers a contemplative experience that encourages viewers to slow down and engage deeply with individual paintings. Kamijo's distinctive approach—blending Japanese heritage with American influence, and maintaining an abstract thread even when depicting natural subjects—highlights a meditative, formalist trend in contemporary painting. The show also underscores Perrotin's continued commitment to presenting international artists whose work prioritizes visual harmony over storytelling, contributing to broader conversations about the role of beauty and temporality in art.