Explore Collaborative Creativity in WHAT CAFE × DELTA Exhibition 'TOPOLOGY 02'

WHAT CAFE × DELTA Collaboration Exhibition: ‘TOPOLOGY 02’

The art gallery café WHAT CAFE, operated by Terada Warehouse Co., Ltd. in Shinagawa, Tokyo, is thrilled to announce its upcoming exhibition, 'WHAT CAFE EXHIBITION vol.43 WHAT CAFE × DELTA “TOPOLOGY 02”'. This captivating event will take place from November 29 to December 14, 2025. The exhibition represents an exciting collaboration with DELTA, an art project that showcases galleries, directors, and artists primarily based in Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto.

This exhibition marks the fourth iteration of the DELTA project at WHAT CAFE, demonstrating the deepening relationship between these two entities. A total of ten directors comprising both emerging and mid-career professionals will participate in the exhibition. Each duo contains one director from Kanto and one from Kansai, working together to curate five distinct sections. Since its opening in 2020, WHAT CAFE has persistently committed to broadening the horizons of art and fostering interactions that transcend regional and positional boundaries through its exhibitions.

The title 'TOPOLOGY' refers to a system of thought that emphasizes the 'hidden properties' that do not vanish despite continuous change. The exhibition seeks to highlight the collaborative efforts across generations among directors and artists who come together with divergent backgrounds. Through these collaborations, the exhibition will illustrate the concept of TOPOLOGY and the fundamental idea of maintaining connections amidst change. By exhibiting contemporary art from varied perspectives, the exhibition aims to create an environment that encourages organic communication and interaction, tapping into cross-disciplinary values and thoughts.

Exhibition Overview

- Title: WHAT CAFE EXHIBITION vol.43 WHAT CAFE × DELTA “TOPOLOGY 02”
- Dates: November 29 (Saturday) - December 14 (Sunday), 2025
- Venue: WHAT CAFE, 2-1-11 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa, Tokyo, 140-0002
- Operating Hours: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM (closes at 5:00 PM on the last day)
- Admission: Free
- Curated by: DELTA
- Official Site: WHAT CAFE Official Website

Please note that the café might close for rental events during the exhibition. Specific operational days can be checked on the official website.

Participating Directors and Associated Galleries

- Toyo Kumano (Kumano, Kyoto) × Hiroki Yagi (HARMAS GALLERY, Tokyo)
- Satoshi Sakuraoka (FINCH ARTS, Kyoto) × Taro Kishimoto (TATSURO KISHIMOTO, Tokyo)
- Kazutaka Tsutsui (BnA Alter Museum, Kyoto) × Arisa Odawara (Under Preparation, Tokyo)
- Masaya Yamada (Gallery Nomart, Osaka) × Takaki Ishibashi (KOKI ARTS, Tokyo)
- Shinpei Okada (TEZUKAYAMA GALLERY, Osaka) × Kentaro Totsuka (Otherwise Gallery, Tokyo)

Participating Artists and Their Associated Galleries

- Tomohiro Urata, Atsuki Onogi (Kumano, Kyoto)
- Kenta Konno (HARMAS GALLERY, Tokyo)
- Keisuke Jinba (FINCH ARTS, Kyoto)
- Yurie Ito (TATSURO KISHIMOTO, Tokyo)
- Chihiro Honda, Shintaro Matsuo (BnA Alter Museum, Kyoto)
- Go Matsukami (Under Preparation, Tokyo)
- Kana Ueda (Gallery Nomart, Osaka)
- Evan Nesbit (KOKI ARTS, Tokyo)
- Takuro Sugiyama, Mami Yamamoto (TEZUKAYAMA GALLERY, Osaka)
- Yoshio Takeshita, Hiroaki Fukachi (Otherwise Gallery, Tokyo)

The artists, including Kana Ueda and Tomohiro Urata, are expected to showcase thought-provoking works such as '#illusion #幻影 #spaced’ and ‘Making_room’. Other highlights include Yurie Ito's ‘Water Bath’ and Go Matsukami's ‘BOXES’.

About DELTA

DELTA is an art project engaging in groundbreaking exhibitions and artist showcases across three major cities: Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. Its mission revolves around breaking from existing frameworks to foster connections between galleries, artists, and collectors, facilitating the emergence of new spaces that transgress conventional art fair boundaries. DELTA has been actively pursuing this vision since 2020.

About WHAT CAFE

WHAT CAFE serves as a vital platform for displaying and selling contemporary artworks from artists shaping the future of Japan's art landscape. The spacious venue, measuring 800 square meters, features natural light and regularly updates its exhibitions to ensure visitors can continuously engage with new art pieces. In addition to artworks, it hosts workshops, events, and community gatherings focusing on artistic appreciation. The café space allows patrons to savor food and drinks amidst a backdrop of inspiring art. Further, it proudly continues its series of exhibitions under the concept ‘ART IS ...’, aiming to inspire visitors to reflect on their personal definitions and discoveries of art.