Uemon Ikeda in Rome: opening of 'Intangible Metamorphosis' on April 10

Uemon Ikeda in Rome: "Intangible Metamorphosis"

On April 10, 2026 PROSA_contemporanea opens Intangible Metamorphosis, a solo exhibition by Uemon Ikeda curated by Alberto Dambruoso. The inauguration starts at 6:30 PM, followed at 7:30 PM by a Butoh dance performance by Flavio Arcangeli that interacts with the installation.

What to expect

The project combines an environmental installation, created in collaboration with artist Ximena Robles, with a series of watercolour works on paper. A red thread made of wool and silk runs through the gallery and invites visitor engagement, reshaping the perception of the site and establishing connections between interior and exterior, seen and unseen.

Practical information

• Opening: April 10, 2026, 6:30 PM
• Butoh performance: April 10, 2026, 7:30 PM (Flavio Arcangeli)
• Venue: PROSA_contemporanea, Via Marin Sanudo 24, Rome
• Exhibition dates: April 10–30, 2026
• Sponsored by: The Japan Foundation and Fondazione Italia Giappone

Why visit

Ikeda's work here continues a long-term exploration across painting, installation and writing, navigating between figuration and abstraction. The red thread functions as a spatial instrument: the installation reconfigures the gallery into a realm of passage and connection, prompting visitors to imagine an immaterial transformation of the space.

Artists' profiles

• Uemon Ikeda — Born in Kobe in 1952, he moved to Rome in the 1970s and graduated from the Accademia di Belle Arti. His multidisciplinary practice includes painting, installation, photography and writing; he is widely recognized for aerial installations made with red thread in public and museum contexts in Italy and Japan.
• Flavio Arcangeli — Performer and yoga teacher with an architecture background; he has studied Butoh since 1997 and has been involved in numerous projects that examine the relationship between movement and visual space.

This exhibition is recommended for audiences interested in contemporary art practices that combine installation, performative gesture and painting. Contact the venue for opening hours and guided visit information.