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Discover the New International Illustration Scene

Artglorieux GALLERY OF TOKYO, located on the 5th floor of GINZA SIX, is set to host the exhibition "Boundless Imagination | New International Illustration Scene" from May 28 to June 3, 2026. This event aims to highlight the intersection of imagination and diverse expressions, gathering talented artists and illustrators from both Japan and abroad.

The exhibition serves as a platform for creative individuals who move freely between the realms of modern art and illustration, demonstrating a new wave in the international illustration art scene. It emphasizes the rich, varied forms of expression that arise when these fields collide. The participating artists seek to transcend the traditional boundaries of illustration, reinterpreting the core elements of pure imagination, sensitivity, and endless inspiration.

This showcase will not only present the works of esteemed illustrators, but will also examine the impact this environment has on the artists themselves and the changes it ignites in their expression.

Visitors will have the opportunity to encounter a diverse array of works that reflect innovative artistic perspectives. Noteworthy pieces in the exhibition include:

• - Cécile Metzger: Un murmure à la Lune – A watercolor, gouache, and collage work on 300g hot-pressed Fabriano paper, approximately A3 in size.
• - Marco Mazzoni: Obsession II – A colored pencil on paper piece measuring 52×63 cm, created in 2022.
• - Sibylline: Year of the Horse – An acrylic gouache artwork sized A3 (29.7×42 cm), completed in 2026.
• - 虢子楷 (Guo Zikai): Mermaid Specimen – A traditional Chinese painting with colored ink, measuring 76×39 cm, showcased in 2025.
• - Amanda M. Jansson and Elina Chi-won: Nebula Automata 12 – An artwork in A3 size, combining color pencils and acrylics on paper.
• - 巻田はるか (Haruka Makida): 鉢かづき – Featuring traditional Japanese materials, this piece measures A3 (29.7×42 cm), represented on washi with pigments, created in 2026.
• - わだちず (Wadachizu): Right Place #015 – An acrylic pen on canvas piece, F4 size (33.3×24.2 cm) from 2026.
• - Lou Benesch: Silent Souls – A mixed media artwork on antique paper, sized at 43.5×30 cm.
• - Amanda M. Jansson: Possession, Study II – This A3 color pencil and gouache piece is a significant exploration of themes in contemporary illustration.
• - Sum: Perfect Kid – A 300g watercolor paper piece measuring 26×36 cm, showcasing a mixture of watercolor and color powders from 2026.

Exhibition Details

Exhibition Title: Boundless Imagination | New International Illustration Scene
Dates: May 28 (Thu) – June 3 (Wed), 2026
Hours: 10:30 AM – 8:30 PM (Final day closes at 6:00 PM)
Location: Artglorieux GALLERY OF TOKYO, 6 Chome-10-1 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo
Admission: Free
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Artglorieux GALLERY OF TOKYO is operated by Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Store Co., Ltd. Expect more detailed information to be published on the gallery's website soon. Please note that the event details and exhibition content may change or be canceled due to various circumstances.