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4 Feb 2026

ADF Art Gallery Project Vol.37 | Isana Shinomiya Solo Exhibition “Things That Will One Day Be Scorched and Shine”

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In this exhibition, Isana Shinomiya presents a multimedia meditation on memory, light, and resilience. The project is part of the … Continued

27 Nov 2025

Reflective and Personal Jarumi Ashimine: A Peruvian-Japanese Artist Shaping Cultural Dialogues Through Memory, Community, and Sea-Tone Aesthetics

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Jarumi Ashimine is a Peruvian artist of Japanese descent whose practice blends cultural memory, social engagement, and a deep commitment … Continued

8 Jul 2025

Exploring Memory and Transformation: Haruna Shikata’s Solo Exhibition “Overwrite” in Tokyo

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From August 1 to August 9, 2025, Tokyo will host a remarkable artistic event at GARDE Gallery: Haruna Shikata’s solo … Continued

3 Jun 2025

Ibuki Minami’s “Gei-Kaku Ichinyo” in New York: A Harmonious Blend of Eastern and Western Art

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The Gallery of Contemporary Art (GOCA) by Garde proudly presents the solo exhibition “Gei-Kaku Ichinyo (Art Core Oneness)” by Japanese … Continued

16 May 2025

Gaya-gaya 2025: The Japanese Festival That Transforms Turin Into a Nippon Village

by Joanna Longawa | posted in: Art, Events | 0

Experience the vibrant culture of Japan in Turin at the upcoming GAYA-GAYA 2025 festival. From the delicious ramen prepared by … Continued

27 Feb 2025

The Enigmatic Artistry of Sigrid Sandström: An Exploration of Light and Shadow at Perrotin in Tokyo

by Joanna Longawa | posted in: Art, Artists, Events, Visuals | 0

Swedish artist Sigrid Sandström is poised to enchant audiences with her upcoming solo exhibition, “Dusk,” at Perrotin in Tokyo, running … Continued

13 Dec 2024

Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami: The Iconic Collaboration Returns in 2025

by Joanna Longawa | posted in: Art, Artists, Designers, Events, Fashioners, Lookbooks, Trendsetters, Visuals | 0

Two decades after their groundbreaking partnership, Louis Vuitton and Japanese artist Takashi Murakami are set to rekindle their creative synergy … Continued

12 Sep 2018

matohu

by Joanna Longawa | posted in: Artists, Designers, Trendsetters, Visuals | 0

Japanese high fashion in dialog with tradition This is not the first time I have interviewed matohu, … Continued