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Black and Yellow Temptation: Ronald Ventura's “Grey Avenue”

2024.01.19
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“RONALD VENTURA: Grey Avenue” Whitestone Ginza New Gallery

A majestic beast adorned with splashes of vibrant color, prominently positioned at the center of the gallery. The use of black and yellow, commonly found in road signs, prompts immediate attention due to its high visibility. In Ronald Ventura's solo exhibition, 'Grey Avenue,' the beast, poised to capture its prey, transcends the gray asphalt of bustling streets to a pristine white cube as its stage.

RONALD VENTURA: Grey Avenue

The Future Gallery Landscape Revealed through an Affection for Hypercars

“RONALD VENTURA: Grey Avenue” Whitestone Ginza New Gallery

"RONALD VENTURA: Grey Avenue" at Whitestone Ginza New Gallery marks the artist's return to the gallery after five years since his solo exhibition, "RONALD VENTURA: Comic Lives," in 2018. Filipino artist Ronald Ventura explores the potential of the hypercar as a medium of artistic expression in this current exhibition.

Ronald Ventura delivering a speech at the reception

The exhibition's opening reception featured a unique collaboration on January 14, 2024. The renowned and globally captivating classic Porsche styled by Akira Nakai (RWB), renowned for its unique and one-of-a-kind design, showcased Ventura's original skin for the event. This exclusive collaboration, lasting only one day, drew the attention of collectors, art enthusiasts, and car collectors.

Ronald Ventura (left) and Akira Nakai / RWB (right)

Akira Nakai admiring the specially designed Porsche. The event saw the participation of many car collectors eager to catch a glimpse of the vehicle.

“RONALD VENTURA: Grey Avenue” Whitestone Ginza New Gallery

Watch the artist's interview to gain insights into his latest exhibition.

RONALD VENTURA: Grey Avenue

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