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Experience INVISIBLE MUSEUM: An Art Week of Emotions

The INVISIBLE MUSEUM, organized by the global art unit Little Artists League, presents an immersive art week from February 4 to February 11, 2026, at the Elephant Nose Terrace in Yokohama, Japan. The initiative aims to address social issues through art, inviting visitors to experience emotions in ways that go beyond the traditional visual medium.

Origins of INVISIBLE MUSEUM

Inspired by interactions with visually impaired children, INVISIBLE MUSEUM focuses on exploring feelings through non-visual sensory experiences. This event, entering its fourth edition in 2026, is themed around “Emotions” and draws inspiration from Finland, celebrated as the happiest country in the world. The museum was born from the successful reception of previous events that encouraged exploring “invisible but important elements in life.” Each year, the event adapts to create inclusive art experiences for both visually impaired and sighted individuals, making it accessible to all.

Exhibition Details

• - Period: February 4 (Wednesday) - February 11 (Holiday)
• - Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• - Location: Elephant Nose Terrace, 1-1 Kaigan-dori, Naka Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
• - Reservation Link: Peatix
• - Artists Involved: Little Artists League, Anna Autio, Jaakko Saari, studioCOOCA, Soul Bird Choir, Kano, Masaki, Ko-sei
• - Curated by: Tao Planning Editorial Office
• - Supported by: JOAA / Yokohama National University, Embassy of Finland

Upcoming Events

Several engaging events will take place alongside the exhibition, including:

• - February 1: Online Talk on “Emotions and Art in Finland”
• - February 4-11: Art Workshops focusing on scent and experiential art
• - February 7-8: Gospel Concert featuring local musicians
• - February 8: Performance by blind singer-songwriter Ko-sei
• - February 11: Various panel discussions exploring art, cultural prescriptions, and emotional well-being.

Attendees can participate in various forms of art workshops, concerts, and discussions aimed at engaging with and expressing emotions through multifaceted experiences. Each participant is encouraged to reflect on their feelings, thus deepening their understanding of emotional expression.

An Inclusive Experience

The exhibition provides a unique opportunity for visitors to engage with art that appeals to their senses, featuring installations designed to evoke emotional responses through sight, sound, and scent. For example, the media art piece “Color Emotion Sounds” translates colors into sound, creating an immersive experience that encourages interaction. Another interactive installation, “INVISIBLE THINGS: Emotions,” showcases artwork alongside scents linked to different feelings, developed in collaboration with JOAA and studioCOOCA.

Cultural Significance

The event highlights significant cultural exchanges as it emphasizes Finland's approach to emotional expression through art. Lumico Harmony, the representative of Little Artists League, has fostered connections with Finnish culture, which serves as a foundation for this year's theme focused on emotions. The initiative encourages visitors to harness their emotional expressions, drawing inspiration from children in Finnish preschool settings who routinely articulate their feelings as part of their daily activities.

A Call to Join

Visit the INVISIBLE MUSEUM to investigate the relationship between emotion and art, and be part of a groundbreaking initiative that redefines how we perceive and interact with creativity. It's a unique chance to experience an exhibition that genuinely speaks to the heart and offers insights into the emotional states that define the human experience. For reservations and more event details, visit Peatix.