~Arc'Teryx x Athletes x Artists = A photo exhibition that combines 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
The exhibition also offers a space for people to experience winter beyond the world of social media and interpret the season at their own pace and in their own way, inspiring athletes and creators to redefine the "winter film project" through the exhibition and proposing a new approach to sharing Arc'teryx technology.
This project is not about Cole's "return" or "comeback" as an athlete after overcoming injury, but rather a celebration of the moments "in between." These moments were 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: Saturday, February 8th, 2025 to Tuesday, February 11th (national holiday)
, 11am-7pm *Closing at 5pm on the final day, Tuesday, February 11th (national holiday)
Location: Daikanyama T-SITE GARDEN GALLERY
16-15 Sarugaku-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo [ MAP ]
(5 minutes walk from Daikanyama Station on the Tokyu Toyoko Line)
Admission fee: Free
Athlete Introduction
Cole Richardson,
born in 2001, has absorbed techniques from young skiers, including gymnasts, ski racers, and slopestyle and halfpipe freestyle skiers. Raised by ski racer parents and exposed to skiing from the age of two, Cole Richardson's technical background, passion for style, and pure love for the sport led him to pursue free self-expression, bringing his overwhelming dynamism and unrestrained aerial skills to the world of freeskiing. His techniques were highly praised, and he won the 2019 Quiksilver Young Guns competition, beating out 1,000 submissions. While expressing his style through skiing, he continues to demonstrate his talents in a variety of fields, including his first film, which was released in 2021.
Official blog: https://blog.arcteryx.com/stories/cole-richardson-has-arrived/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colerichardson/
In preparation for the Tokyo Olympics, Cole said:
"The original meaning of the word 'intermission' is a time between experiences. It is a pause in the flow of a story, offering an opportunity to reflect, refine, and consider a new approach. For me, it was a nearly forced break. On January 7, 2023, I suffered a serious injury in Hokkaido that threatened my professional skiing career and resulted in a month-long hospital stay, completely pausing my career and life. Through this experience of pause, I was deeply drawn to the word 'intermission.' For me, an 'intermission' represents a period of time with a beginning and an end, an invitation to cherish the changes that occur during that time. This mindset gave me an optimistic perspective on difficult situations, brought hope that I could return to my normal state and fully recover, and allowed me to focus on the idea that "in order to understand things more deeply, I need to distance myself from them." This injury provided a concrete opportunity to test this idea. Losing my identity as an athlete, I was forced to shift my focus from skiing to my health. The idea 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 reflect on how skiing should be perceived and how winter sports are interpreted by people who aren't as immersed in the snow as I am. This forced distance created space to reframe my perspective on skiing, my approach to my career, and to recalibrate my inspiration and motivation. As an extension of this thinking, the concept for this exhibition was born. For me, skiing is more than a sport. It is an art form that embodies self-expression, creativity, culture, and collaboration. This "intermission" experience furthered this idea and motivated me to propose that skiing could be considered an art form worthy of gallery exhibition. While a typical ski season requires skiers to create film, highlight reels, and social media content, I wanted to creatively challenge myself beyond this. With the help of an incredible team, I had the opportunity to collaborate with three artists who inspire me beyond snow sports. They have a unique perspective on me, my story, and skiing, breathing new life not only into my own story, but into the story of skiing in today's rich media landscape.
Artist Introduction
Alex F Webb (Photographer and Filmmaker) is
a photographer and filmmaker who subverts our understanding of landscape and the stories that accompany it. He reflects the rhythm of his subjects through his immersion in sometimes harsh terrains. By focusing on people whose lives are linked to the outdoors, he reveals how these environments shape his subjects and how they leave their mark on the land. His project BLEU (Blind Landing Experimental Unit), which examines the unsettling aspects of the British landscape and its inhabitants, and his award-winning short film KEITH, blend the tropes of 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 obsessed with skateboarding and snowboarding at a young age. He soon began making films, and through industry friends moved to Whistler, where he was quickly discovered by local production company Sherpas Cinema.
At Sherpas Cinema, he works as editor, cinematographer, and video director on projects shot in remote locations, including "All I Can," "The Great Siberian Traverse," "Tsirku," "Loved by All," and most 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, as well as editorial work 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 Hough Award and the Mac First Book Award. His work has been exhibited at venues including the Benaki Museum in Athens, Fotomuseum Winterthur, and Post Gallery in Tokyo.
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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