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Artist Park Project Vol. 7

On December 6, 2025, The Chain Museum will host the seventh installment of the Artist Park Project at their gallery-restaurant, known as "Art or Bifun Paichu" in Roppongi, Tokyo. This event invites artists to connect and engage in an enlightening discussion about their craft and the art world.

In this edition, acclaimed artist Daisuke Ohba will be the featured guest, discussing the theme "Living as a Painter". The event will take place from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, with Ohba’s talk scheduled for the first hour, followed by a networking session. The venue will open its doors at 6:20 PM, and entry is free, although pre-registration is required due to limited seating for 25 attendees.

About Daisuke Ohba

Daisuke Ohba was born in Shizuoka Prefecture in 1981 and has established himself as a significant contemporary painter. He received his master's degree in oil painting from the Graduate School of Fine Arts at Tokyo University of the Arts in 2007. Ohba challenges perceptions of painting by viewing it as a "field of light". His practice invites viewers to reconsider the act of seeing and the underlying structures of images, breaking down perceptual frameworks that inform our understanding. He explores elements such as light, space, and relationships, interrogating the essence of visual experience.

Recent exhibitions featuring Ohba’s work include "Flare" at Tiger Gallery in London (2024) and "Sense of Wonder: Experiencing Art Through Sensation" at Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art (2023). He has also participated in a prominent project with Christian Dior, reinterpreting the brand's iconic bags and creating a mural for the House of Dior in Ginza, as well as large paintings at the newly opened Toranomon Hills Station Tower in Tokyo.

You can follow him on Instagram at @daisukeohba.

The Event Details

The theme explores how artists like Ohba can maintain their artistic integrity while navigating the complex interplay between local and global influences and commercialism. The discussion will offer insights into his experiences as an artist working within Japan's unique artistic landscape, and how he continues to engage with the broader world.

The event is exclusively for current artists, and registration is mandatory through ArtSticker. To ensure a fruitful collaboration, Johnny Walker will support the event with cocktails and light snacks, creating a casual atmosphere where attendees can share their artistic experiences.

The Artist Park Project aims to foster a community where artists can openly exchange information, share their creative struggles, and seek advice. Each session features a guest artist who shares both successes and challenges, encouraging candid conversations that benefit all attendees.

Founded by The Chain Museum, this event series aims to provide a platform for artists to connect with each other, enhance their artistic practices, and enjoy the company of peers in a warm environment.

Venue Information

Art or Bifun Paichu
Address: 5-2-4 Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo, 106-0032, Japan
(Located on the 2nd floor of the Asahi Life Roppongi Building, accessible via the stairs next to the elevator.)
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Visitors can enjoy a meal and art in one space, and are welcome to enjoy drinks while viewing the art installations. The name "Paichu" combines respect for the "white cube" concept of galleries with the warmth of a kitchen atmosphere.

Join us for an inspiring evening with Daisuke Ohba, as we continue to build a vibrant community for artists in Tokyo and beyond. Don’t forget to reserve your spot today!

For more information and to register, please visit the ArtSticker website.