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Unveiling the Timetable for 'My Gaze, Your Gaze' at Shibuya Art Weekend

The much-anticipated event 'My Gaze, Your Gaze: SHIBUYA ART WEEKEND' will take place at Shibuya Hikarie’s 8th floor venue, 8/COURT, from July 4-12, 2026. This event is organized by Tokyu Corporation and produced by Bunkamura/me and you, featuring a dynamic schedule that combines art with thought-provoking discussions and live performances.

Event Schedule

Dates & Venue: Shibuya Hikarie 8/COURT, Tokyo, Japan, Saturday, July 4th to Sunday, July 12th, 2026.

The timetable for the event has been finally set, promising an exciting lineup filled with engaging talks and lively performances across three separate days.

Saturday, July 4th (11:30 AM - 9:30 PM)

• - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Gaze Talk #1 featuring Aya Fujioka (Photographer) and Saho Terao (Musician/Writer) - Reservation required; limited tickets available at the door.
• - 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Commemorative Talk with Miyoko Ishinai (Photographer) and Mariko Takeuchi (Curator) - Located at the 'My Gaze' exhibition venue on 9F.
• - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Cross Talk: 'The Role of Gallery Owners' with guests Katsuya Ishida (MEM), Chika Aya (The Third Gallery Aya), and Masako Sato (Contact) - No reservation needed.
• - 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM: Gaze Talk #2 with Yui Kiyohara (Film Director) and Yukkun (DIVA) - Reservation required; limited tickets available at the door.
• - 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Gaze Live #1: Ikuko Harada (Clammbon) acoustic live performance - Reservation required; limited tickets available at the door.

Saturday, July 11th (11:30 AM - 9:30 PM)

• - 11:30 AM - 7:00 PM: SHIBUYA PHOTO BOOK FAIR featuring various participating bookstores.
• - 11:30 AM - 7:00 PM: Participatory Exhibition: 'Me, Shibuya, and Us' - Collecting memories of Shibuya across generations. Free entry.
• - 11:30 AM - 7:00 PM: Nail Art Workshop: 'Nail Polish from One' - Sign-up required on site.
• - 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Gaze Talk #3 with Yurie Nagashima (Photographer) and Ayaka Wada (Poet/Artist) - Reservation required; limited tickets available at the door.

Sunday, July 12th (11:30 AM - 7:30 PM)

• - 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM: SHIBUYA PHOTO BOOK FAIR continues from the previous day.
• - 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM: Participatory Exhibition: 'Me, Shibuya, and Us' - Free entry.
• - 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM / 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Aiko Koike's Workshop: 'Accidental Gazes' - Sign-up required on site.
• - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Gaze Live #2: Bui's (Singer) acoustic live performance - Reservation required; limited tickets available at the door.

Event Highlights

The 'Gaze Talks' feature participants discussing various aspects of 'female gazes' through their work, encouraging participants to explore how personal narratives shape perspectives.

In addition, the event includes a vibrant Shibuya Photo Book Fair, showcasing the region's bookstores and memorabilia, as well as a nail art workshop, inviting attendees to express their creativity through artistic nail designs inspired by photography.

This is an opportunity not to be missed, combining a rich cultural tapestry with engaging dialogues and creative showcases. Mark your calendars for these extraordinary three days in Shibuya!

Note: Reservations for certain talks and performances open on June 18 at 7 PM. Be sure to secure your spot early, as limited tickets will be available at the door. This intersection of art and community is a celebration of creativity that everyone should experience!