~Arc'teryxxAthletesxArtists = A photo exhibition that fuses video, photography, and sound~
Amer Sports Japan Co., Ltd./Arc'Teryx is holding a photo exhibition titled "INTERMISSION in Tokyo" at the Daikanyama T-SITE GARDEN GALLERY, a gallery space within Daikanyama T-SITE, from February 8th (Sat) to 11th (Tues, national holiday), in which three artists collaborate to propose a new definition of the 2024 winter season of professional skier Cole Richardson, who is under contract with the company's home country (Vancouver, Canada)
The exhibition "INTERMISSION" challenges preconceived notions of how action sports media is recorded and shared with the world, breaking away from the repetitive nature of the industry and exploring new ways of sharing each individual's journey
Furthermore, this exhibition offers a space to experience winter beyond the world of social media, to interpret the season at one's own pace and in one's own way, and to inspire athletes and creators to redefine "winter video projects" through the exhibition, proposing a new approach to sharing Arc'teryx's technology.
It's not a project about Cole's "return" or "comeback" as an athlete after overcoming injury, but rather a celebration of the moment "in between." That moment was also shared in Japan, where the filming took place.
These photos are from the event held in New York last October
[Event Overview]
"INTERMISSION in Tokyo"
Date and Time: February 8th (Sat) - February 11th (Tue, National Holiday), 2025,
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM *Closing at 5:00 PM only on the final day, February 11th (Tue, National Holiday)
Location: Daikanyama T-SITE GARDEN GALLERY,
16-15 Sarugaku-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo [MAP]
(5-minute walk from Daikanyama Station on the Tokyu Toyoko Line)
Admission: Free
Athlete Introduction
Cole Richardson,
born in 2001, is a unique skier who has absorbed techniques from young athletes in fields such as gymnastics, ski racing, and freestyle skiing (slopestyle and halfpipe). Raised by ski racing parents, he grew up surrounded by skiing from the age of two. Driven by his technical aptitude, passion for style, and pure love for skiing, he strives for free self-expression, showcasing his individuality and bringing overwhelming dynamism and soaring aerial techniques to the world of freeskiing. His skills were recognized, and in 2019 he won the Quiksilver Young Guns contest, beating out 1,000 entries. While expressing his style through skiing, he has also demonstrated his expressive abilities in various fields beyond skiing, such as taking on his first cinematography role in a film released in 2021.
Official blog:https://blog.arcteryx.com/stories/cole-richardson-has-arrived/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/colerichardson/
Speaking about the upcoming Tokyo event, Cole said:
"The original meaning of 'INTERMISSION' is a 'break' in the experience. It's a 'space' that pauses the flow of the story, providing an opportunity to reflect, refine, and consider new approaches. For me, it was a somewhat forced 'break.' On January 7, 2023, in Hokkaido, I suffered a serious injury that threatened my professional skiing career and resulted in a month-long hospital stay, completely halting my career and life. Through this experience of pause, I became deeply drawn to the word 'intermission.' For me, an 'intermission' is a period of time with a beginning and an end, like an invitation to cherish the changes that occur during that time. This way of thinking gave me an optimistic perspective on difficult situations, gave me hope that I could return to my original state and fully recover, and allowed me to focus on the idea that 'in order to understand things more deeply, you need to take a step back from them.' And this injury became a concrete opportunity to test that idea. Having lost my identity as an athlete, I had no choice but to shift my focus from skiing to my health." The thought that I might never fully recover was terrifying, but it also gave me a new perspective on my life and career. It also gave me time to think about how I should view skiing and how people who aren't as immersed in the world of snow as I am interpret winter sports. This forced distance allowed me to reconstruct my view of skiing and my approach to my career, creating space to readjust my inspiration and motivation, and it was on this continuum that the concept for this exhibition was born. For me, skiing is more than just a sport. It is an art form that embodies self-expression, meaning creativity, culture, and collaboration. This "intermission" experience deepened this idea and became a driving force in proposing the possibility of skiing being seen as an art form worthy of being exhibited in a gallery. In a typical ski season, skiers are expected to produce video works, highlight videos, and social media content, but I wanted to challenge myself creatively beyond this framework. And with the help of a wonderful team, I had the opportunity to collaborate with three artists who inspire me beyond the realm of snow sports. They captured me, my story, and skiing from their own unique perspective, breathing new life not only into my own story but also into the rich landscape of skiing in today's media.
Artist Introduction
Alex F Webb(photographer and filmmaker)
is a photographer and filmmaker who challenges conventional understanding of landscapes and the narratives that accompany them. He reflects the subjective rhythm of his work by immersing himself in sometimes harsh terrain. By focusing on people who live in harmony with the outdoors, he reveals how these environments shape his subjects and how these people leave their mark on the land. His project "BLEU (Blind Landing Experimental Unit)," which looks at the unsettling aspects of the British landscape and its inhabitants, and his award-winning short film "KEITH," blend fact and fiction, using the concept of evidence to challenge trust and belief in social structures.
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/alexfwebb/
LEO HOORN(Editor, Cinematographer, Video Director)
Born and raised in Smithers, British Columbia, Leo Horn became engrossed in skateboarding and snowboarding at a young age. He soon began making films and, through connections in the industry, moved to Whistler, where he was quickly discovered by the local film production company, Sherpas Cinema.
At Sherpas Cinema, he has worked as an editor, cinematographer, and video director on projects shot in remote locations, including "All I Can," "The Great Siberian Traverse," "Tsirku," "Loved by All," and more recently, "Children of the Columbia."
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/leohoorn____/
Marvin Leuvrey(Photographer & Director) is
a Paris-based photographer, director, and artist. His commercial work includes collaborations with brands such as Louis Vuitton, Jacquemus, Dior, Hermès, Arc'teryx, Givenchy, Loewe, Moncler, Jordan, Adidas, Rimowa, Rapha, Salomon, and Nike. He has also worked on editorial projects for magazines such as Epoch, Images, Magazine, Another Man, Revue, Wallpaper*, and (RE)picture. As an artist, he has been nominated for the FOAM Paul Huff Award and the MAC First Book Award. His work has been exhibited at the Benaki Museum in Athens, the Photomuseum Winterthur, and the Post Gallery in Tokyo, among others.
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/marvin.leuvrey/
Arc'teryx has connected these artists. What do they feel about Japan and skiing, and how do they express it? What is the moment of celebration they share? Experience a new story expressed in a space in Tokyo
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