"Tulip" (1984) by Robert Mapplethorpe

Koji Taki, known for his unparalleled critique of arts, architecture, and photography, passed away last year at the age of 82. To honor his work and influence, The Watari Museum of Contemporary Art, to which Taki gave a book of his photography theories in 1997, has organized a photographic exhibition highlighting 12 artists.

Photos chosen have been categorized into sections based on the seven chapters of Taki's book. Featured artists include American photographer Diane Arbus, French artist Christian Boltanski and Japanese collective Chim↑Pom; till Nov. 11.

Other arts this week
From the avant-garde of Comme des Garcons to the whimsy of Mintdesigns, Japanese fashion has always surprised the West By MIO YAMADA	"30th Anniversary Temporary Exhibition: Blue-and-White Ware of the Joseon Dynasty" (Ware) By TOMOHIRO OSAKI	"Given Forms: Tatsuno Toeko/Shibata Toshio" By TOMOHIRO OSAKI
"Junkichi Mukai: The Time for Conversation" By TOMOHIRO OSAKI