May 30-July 20
Rey Camoy (1928-85), a Kanazawa-born painter known for poignant works revealing the humor, loneliness and suffering of his subjects, left behind many self portraits of the same nature, including "Myself, 1982," which depicts him sitting in front of a blank canvas in a look of despair.
From a young age, Camoy traveled around the globe with his father, who was newspaper reporter, and met many people from all walks of life. He was particularly interested in the working class, who were to become the subjects of many of his works. Some critics believe the characters he depicted also reflected the self-deprecating humor and often dark aspects of the artist himself.
In honor of Camoy, who committed suicide 30 years ago, Tokyo Station Gallery is showcasing 100 items, including his signature works and personal belongings.
Tokyo Station Gallery; 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. Tokyo Stn. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Fri. till 8 p.m.). ¥900. Closed Mon. 03-3212-2485; www.ejrcf.or.jp/gallery