Listen to contemporary Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama as he discusses his concept of optimistic futurism which was a key inspiration for the Dior Pre Fall 2019 collection by Kim Jones. He also explains the centerpiece of the show, an idealized female robot accompanied by his Japanese-themed flora. Discover more on.dior.com/prefall19! | Dior

A 12-meter “Sexy Robot” sculpture by Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama has landed in Shenzhen’s MoCAUP (深圳市当代艺术与城市规划馆) plaza. Once featured in Dior’s 2018 show in Shanghai, the sculpture now anchors Sorayama’s largest solo exhibition in South China — “Light, Transparency, Reflection”. Date: Oct 12, 2025 – Jan 11, 2026 Location: 1F, Museum of Contemporary Art & Urban Planning, Shenzhen Video from 深圳市当代艺术与城市规划馆 | ShenzhenStory

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Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama's exhibition "Light, Reflection, Transparency" in Shenzhen features his iconic 12-meter-tall humanoid robot sculpture and explores the fusion of technology and aesthetics. | China Daily