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Art Brut 2026 Touring Exhibition: 'Creation Training' – Unleashing Imagination, Connecting, Right Here

The Art Brut 2026 touring exhibition titled 'Creation Training! – Unleashing, Connecting, At This Place –' is set to take place at three locations in Tokyo, starting from October 10, 2026, at the Shibuya Park Avenue Gallery. This exhibition is organized in cooperation with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and will feature works from various artists dedicated to the art of Art Brut.

Exhibition Schedule

• - Venue 1: Shibuya Park Avenue Gallery, Tokyo

Dates: October 10, 2026 - December 27, 2026
Hours: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (extended hours on select dates)
Closed: Mondays (open on certain Japanese national holidays)

• - Venue 2: Takanawa Community Center, Minato, Tokyo

Dates: January 15, 2027 - January 24, 2027
Hours: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Closed: None

• - Venue 3: Hakenomori Museum of Art, Koganei

Dates: January 29, 2027 - February 14, 2027
Hours: 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Closed: Mondays

Embracing Artistic Expression

The exhibition will feature seven notable artists whose works encapsulate the essence of their innermost feelings through their unique artistic expressions. The selected works will aim to stimulate the viewers' imaginations, creating a space for 'Creation Training' where individuals can connect with their own unexpressed thoughts.

Special Audio Guide

Visitors can enjoy a complimentary audio guide narrated by renowned actor and dancer, MoriYama Mirai. This guide offers insights into the vibrant personalities behind the artworks and will be available across all venues.

Collaborative Curation

A highlight of this exhibition is the collaboration with the 'Hajimari no Bijutsukan' (Museum of Beginnings), known for its pioneering role in showcasing Art Brut in Japan. Since its inception in 2014, the museum has consistently promoted boundary-blurring curations between Art Brut and contemporary art, featuring curators Kaneyoshi Okabe, Tatsuya Kobayashi, and Ai Omori as part of the exhibition.

Key Features of the Exhibition

1. Innovative Curation with Hajimari no Bijutsukan
The melding of Art Brut with contemporary art through collaborative curation with the Hajimari no Bijutsukan allows for a dynamic portrayal of artists and their works that resonate with the viewers’ sense of creativity.

2. Engaging Exhibition Design
Designed by NPO Cheer Art and Tsukuba University’s Iwata Yukari Research Laboratory, the exhibition space embodies the concept of 'drawing out' the viewer’s creativity, featuring a light and airy atmosphere where artworks interact with one another and encourage personal engagement.

3. Accessibility and Inclusive Events
The exhibition will strive to create an inclusive environment through various programs such as audio guides, gallery tours using robots, and touch tours for visually impaired individuals. These initiatives aim to make the exhibition enjoyable for a diverse audience. Artist talks will also provide deeper insights into the works presented.

Featured Artists

• - Daisuke Kagawa: A painter from Tochigi known for his intricate blend of organic patterns that merge figurative and abstract art.
• - Chiharu Shimizu: Based in Miyagi, who started preserving her school teacher's unique handwriting and produces box art.
• - Atsushi Sugiura: Active in the Minuma Welfare Association, where he transforms photographs into tactile art through prolonged touch.
• - BOSS Taguchi: Resumed art at 75, currently creating colorful drawings with various mediums.
• - Nuka Tsukurutoko: A care facility in Okayama that integrates art into daily living practices for its residents.
• - Masaru Honda: A talented artist from Fukushima exploring the interactions between disability and art.
• - Hikari Mori: Known for expressing themes of life through paintings, revealing the beauty and struggle of existence despite physical challenges.

Visiting Information

The exhibition is free to enter, featuring various events and activities aimed at engaging the community and promoting inclusiveness. With special sessions planned across all venues, audiences can look forward to enriching experiences that celebrate the spirit of Art Brut and human expression. For more information, please visit the official website.

Join us as we embark on this artistic journey of discovery and connection, inspiring creativity in every corner of Tokyo!