Dear Friends,
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Tatsumi Orimoto(1946–2025).
A visionary artist, Orimoto dedicated his life to breaking boundaries between art and everyday life. His iconic Bread Man performances and countless other works embodied his unique spirit—playful, poetic, and profoundly human. In addition to these, he created an intimate and deeply moving body of work in collaboration with his mother, Odaï Orimoto (1919–2017), who had Alzheimer’s disease. Through these works, he transformed caregiving into art, capturing their shared moments with tenderness and sensitivity. His approach challenged perceptions of aging and illness, turning everyday experiences into powerful artistic statements.
Through his art, he built connections across cultures and generations, always engaging with people in the most direct and sincere way. We are grateful for the enduring support and admiration he received from friends, collaborators, and art lovers around the world. His presence will be dearly missed, but his legacy will continue to inspire.
Thank you for being part of his activities.
With respect,
Hideki AOYAMA (Aoyama Meguro)
Noritoshi MOTODA (ART-MAMA Foundation)
Meiko (TORIKAI)KOBAYASHI
Koji NAKAO
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Tatsumi Orimoto(1946–2025).
A visionary artist, Orimoto dedicated his life to breaking boundaries between art and everyday life. His iconic Bread Man performances and countless other works embodied his unique spirit—playful, poetic, and profoundly human. In addition to these, he created an intimate and deeply moving body of work in collaboration with his mother, Odaï Orimoto (1919–2017), who had Alzheimer’s disease. Through these works, he transformed caregiving into art, capturing their shared moments with tenderness and sensitivity. His approach challenged perceptions of aging and illness, turning everyday experiences into powerful artistic statements.
Through his art, he built connections across cultures and generations, always engaging with people in the most direct and sincere way. We are grateful for the enduring support and admiration he received from friends, collaborators, and art lovers around the world. His presence will be dearly missed, but his legacy will continue to inspire.
Thank you for being part of his activities.
With respect,
Hideki AOYAMA (Aoyama Meguro)
Noritoshi MOTODA (ART-MAMA Foundation)
Meiko (TORIKAI)KOBAYASHI
Koji NAKAO
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Tatsumi Orimoto is participating in the Yokohama Museum of Art Reopening Exhibition, “Welcome Back, Yokohama”, with two works.
Until June 2, 2025
“Breadman Son + Alzheimer-Mama” (1996)
Set of 18 color photos, each 54 × 36 cm
“Beethoven Mama” (2012)
Video,13 min
Until June 2, 2025
“Breadman Son + Alzheimer-Mama” (1996)
Set of 18 color photos, each 54 × 36 cm
“Beethoven Mama” (2012)
Video,13 min
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