TERRADA ART AWARD 2025 Finalist Exhibition Set to Inspire in Early 2026

TERRADA ART AWARD 2025 Finalist Exhibition

Starting from January 16 and running until February 1, 2026, TERRADA Warehouse in Tokyo's Shinagawa ward will host the "TERRADA ART AWARD 2025 Finalist Exhibition." This exhibition is designed to spotlight the talents of emerging artists and support their journey within the contemporary art scene.

The TERRADA ART AWARD seeks to provide a platform for new artistic voices, and this year's finalists include Daike Kuroda, Yuki Kobayashi, Sakura Koretsune, Yusuke Taninaka, and Krea Fujita. Each finalist will present their works in a solo exhibition format, showcasing new and previously unpublished works. The exhibition will take place in the renovated event space G3-6F at TERRADA Warehouse, where each artist can develop and expand on their original display concept.

In addition to the artwork presentation, there will be an award ceremony held on the day before the exhibition opens. This pivotal event will see esteemed jurors, including Takahiro Kaneshima, Yukie Kamiya, Yuki Terase, Daito Manabe, and Meruro Washida, present prizes to the finalists. As one of the sponsors for this award, TERRADA Warehouse is committed to fostering a creative environment that allows artists to thrive and push the boundaries of their craft.

Overview of the Exhibition

- Exhibition Title: TERRADA ART AWARD 2025 Finalist Exhibition
- Dates: January 16 (Friday) to February 1 (Sunday), 2026 (Open daily)
- Venue: TERRADA Warehouse G3-6F, 2-6-10 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa, Tokyo 140-0002
- Opening Hours: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Last admission at 5:30 PM)
- Admission Fee: Free (No reservation required)

Finalist Display Plans (In Alphabetical Order)

Daike Kuroda

Kuroda focuses on the unnoticed presences in the urban landscape, drawing on various investigations to create compelling works that explore empathy and resistance. In his latest work, he presents a performance interpreting discussions among sculptors regarding Constantin Brâncuși’s abstract expressions, especially his renowned piece, "Bird in Space," in the context of post-war Japan.

Yuki Kobayashi

Kobayashi examines the interdisciplinary performance project titled "The Wing Chun Project," which takes inspiration from Southern Chinese martial arts. He shares his journey of learning and exchanging knowledge related to this form, which has deep historical ties to East Asia's conflicts and colonial narrative.

Sakura Koretsune

Through explorations of humanity’s relationship with whales, Koretsune has gathered materials derived from historical whaling practices that now hold little relevance. By crafting imaginative toys, she seeks to preserve forgotten techniques and provoke discourse surrounding these fading materials.

Yusuke Taninaka

Questioning the conventional understanding of the body through the lens of productivity, Taninaka invites us to consider the potential for collective social interaction. His work opens discussions on healing and agency, emphasizing the importance of coexistence beyond mere functionality.

Krea Fujita

Fujita reflects on the fast-paced nature of contemporary life and the diminishing time people spend relating with one another. She draws inspiration from the responsiveness of plants to their surroundings and aims to visualize these interactions, fostering a sense of connection with nature and others amidst the chaos of modernity.

About TERRADA ART AWARD 2025

- Name: TERRADA ART AWARD 2025
- Supported Activities: Contemporary art of all forms including painting, photography, sculpture, textiles, video, digital media, performance, and sound.
- Support: Exhibition opportunities and production funding of 3 million JPY for finalists.
- Prizes: Include various benefits such as award money, research funding, and art storage services provided by TERRADA Warehouse.
- Official Website: TERRADA ART AWARD

Related Event

In conjunction with the exhibition, WHAT CAFE will present an exhibition from January 10 to January 18, 2026, featuring recent works by artists who were recipients of the TERRADA ART AWARD 2015, exploring their ongoing artistic journeys.

Background of the ART AWARD

Founded by TERRADA Warehouse, which has been involved in the art storage business since the 1970s, the TERRADA ART AWARD is a testament to their commitment to nurturing the arts through regional collaboration. With efforts to redevelop warehouse spaces into creative hubs, the initiative aims to elevate the Tennoz area into an internationally recognized art city, thus enriching the local cultural landscape and supporting the global art market.