Milian Mori & Toru Izumida
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Milian Mori and Toru Izumida are two audio-visual artists who have come together to explore the intersection of music and moving images. In their solo work, Milian focuses on developing new rhythms and expanding the language of dance music, while Toru explores new visual formats and creates interactive audience experiences.
Their collaboration emerged from a shared interest in combining their individual strengths. As they began working together, they discovered that Milian’s background in dance music and Toru’s expertise in visual arts complemented each other well. With Milian handling the music and Toru managing the visuals, they aim to create an experience where sound and image work together in harmony.
Upcoming performances
Tokyo 2024
LIVE A/VMilian Mori & Marco Toru Izumida — TBC
This collaboration is inspired by classical Japanese literature and readings. They are exploring new forms of expression in the 2020s, reinterpreting the beauty of Japanese characters and sounds. Milian Mori offers a fresh perspective on traditional Japanese culture through his work with a Japanese gagaku orchestra. His approach fuses classical elements with a contemporary sensibility, uncovering new possibilities for expression. Toru Izumida focuses on visualization, challenging himself to represent Japanese classics in unprecedented ways. His work visually innovates traditional themes and introduces new forms of beauty.
