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The Roads and the Way: Takuro Tamura's Latest Solo Exhibition

Overview
From December 27, 2025, to January 27, 2026, the Gallery & Bakery Tokyo 8 minutes will showcase the new solo exhibition titled "The Roads and the Way" by artist Takuro Tamura. This exhibition is the 14th installment organized by The Chain Museum, which is also responsible for various art initiatives across Tokyo. The event cleverly marries the aesthetics of art with the casual offerings of a bakery and café, providing a unique space for visitors to engage with contemporary art.

About the Artist
Born in Osaka in 1989, Takuro Tamura's artistic practice is driven by his sharp observations of everyday life. His work often explores the subtle oddities and discoveries found in common environments, with a particular focus on urban infrastructure elements such as asphalt, traffic signs, and curved mirrors. By removing these objects from their original context and functionality, he bestows upon them fresh meanings and presences. Tamura’s artistry encompasses a blend of keen observation, technical skill, and whimsical creativity, allowing him to reconstruct familiar items with a poetic and critical lens.

Focusing on everyday scenes often overlooked, Tamura's works capture their inherent ambiguities and uncertainties, transforming these elements into pieces that exhibit quiet humor and romance. His artistic explorations serve not only as critiques of modern society but as attempts to evoke the sensations and memories shaped by our everyday experiences.

Exhibition Highlights
The exhibition features two main series: "rediymade – The Way", a collection of two-dimensional works, and "TORNCEPT – One Way", comprised of three-dimensional pieces. Through these series, Tamura captures moments of inspiration drawn from everyday landscapes.

• - rediymade – The Way: This series showcases flat artworks that replicate actual roads in detail, including their blemishes, dimensions, and materials. By bringing to light the scenery we often overlook, Tamura invites viewers to rediscover their beauty and intrigue. The title itself is derived from the idea of making these fragments of existing roads anew through DIY techniques, shedding light on their artistry and uniqueness.

• - TORNCEPT – One Way: This piece contemplates future possibilities, suggesting that concepts become increasingly fragmented, complex, and ambiguous over time. The originally definitive one-way signs are depicted as torn and twisted, challenging viewers’ perceptions of certainty in direction and offering a metaphor for life’s unpredictable journey. The title merges the words ‘torn’ and ‘concept’, encapsulating the essence of this ambiguity, affirming its relevance to contemporary existence.

Despite their diverse origins, both series connect through their shared focus on public pathways. Each artwork provides a fresh perspective on the everyday 'roads' we unconsciously pass by, urging us to rethink and appreciate these familiar symbols of urban life.

Visiting Information

• - Exhibition Title: Takuro Tamura New Solo Exhibition - "The Roads and the Way"
• - Dates: December 27, 2025 – January 27, 2026
• - Venue: Gallery & Bakery Tokyo 8 minutes
• - Address: 1F, TODA BUILDING, 1-7-1 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0031
• - Opening Hours: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM, No holidays during the exhibition
• - Admission: Free
• - Access: 3-minute walk from Kyobashi Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line), 5-minute walk from Nihonbashi Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line), 8-minute walk from Tokyo Station (Yaesu Central Exit)

Tamura's Creative Journey
After graduating from Kyoto University of Art in 2016, Tamura worked as an assistant in the art platform "SANDWICH", guided by Kohei Nawa, before establishing his career as an artist in Tokyo. His previous exhibitions include “Uncertain Romance” at MAKI Gallery in 2025 and other notable projects across Japan, reflecting his commitment to engaging with a range of artistic expressions.

Follow him on Instagram @tam__tak for updates and insights into his artistic process.

About Gallery & Bakery Tokyo 8 Min
Co-produced by The Chain Museum and THE CITY BAKERY, this innovative space combines an art gallery, bakery, and café, aiming to enhance urban development focused on arts and culture. Opened on November 2, 2024, at the TODA BUILDING, it offers a sophisticated environment designed by DDAA architecture firm, encouraging visitors to explore and converse about art in an inviting atmosphere.

For more information about the exhibition, visit the ArtSticker event page.