JPS Gallery is proud to present "Cartography of Smoke", a mini showcase by Tokyo-based artist Takeshi Ikeda, hosted at Kinsman. In this profound new exhibition, Takeshi visualises the invisible structures that lie beneath the surface of luxury—the unspoken layers of history, global trade, bodily labour, and cultural memory.

Unearthing the Architecture of Value

Throughout "Cartography of Smoke", Takeshi presents a cohesive and layered exploration of how value is constructed, dismantled, and reborn over time. He invites viewers to observe the cyclical nature of history and poses a compelling question: "Where does the origin of the value we unconsciously believe in truly reside?" He maps the genealogy of value—from the emergence of global exchange and the shadows of colonialism dating back to 1492, to the institutionalisation of modern brands. By elevating these fragmented histories into altars of "cultural gravity," Takeshi shows that a "brand" is never a fixed icon but a dynamic, continuously emerging phenomenon born of countless memories.

Venue address: 65 Peel St, Central