Written by Saori Takeda, publisher of ART Driven Tokyo
Cut records, canvas, aluminium, wood, 228 x 174 cm | 89 3/4 x 68 1/2 inch
Courtesy of the artist and Perrotin
A dance of silences from various origins, moments of anticipation, and moments of calm after the deep emotional engagement that only music can inspire—or the blossoming of cherries in April. —Text by Andreas Schlaegel.
German contemporary artist Gregor Hildebrandt is holding his first solo exhibition in Japan, titled “Cherries Bloom in April”, at Perrotin Tokyo. The show features works made from the very materials of musical memory—cassette tapes and vinyl records.
Compression-molded records, metal bar, marble, plinth, 171 x 31 x 31 cm | 67 5/16 x 12 3/16 x 12 3/16 inch
Courtesy of the artist and Perrotin
Leader tape, acrylic on canvas, wooden frame, 49.5 x 49.5 cm | 19 1/2 x 19 1/2 inch
Courtesy of the artist and Perrotin
Born in 1974, Hildebrandt is based in Berlin. Gregor Hildebrandt’s signature media are cassette tape and vinyl, which he collages and assembles into apparently minimalist yet latently romantic paintings, sculptures, and installations.
“…And Yet Something Makes Cherries Blossom in April” is the full line that inspired Gregor Hildebrandt’s title for this exhibition. It comes from a rather obscure early-eighties song by German singer-songwriter Konstantin Wecker. The exhibition highlights a new series inspired by cherry blossoms. Vivid red pieces made from leader tape appear like a quietly unfolding waltz across the gallery space.
Viewers are invited to experience the silence before music begins, the texture of memory, and unseen connections. This is a show that resonates quietly and deeply.
Photo: Dale Grant
Photo by Osamu Sakamoto
Courtesy of the artist and Perrotin
Exhibition Period: April 3 – June 21, 2025
Venue: Perrotin Tokyo, Piramide Building 1F, 6-6-9 Roppongi Minato-Ku, Tokyo
Open: Tuesday – Saturday, closed for the national holiday from May 3rd (Sat) through May 6th (Tue).
Hours: 11 am – 7 pm
Admission: free
