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Unveiling the Invisible Garden: An Immersive Art Experience

From September 16 to November 8, 2026, the Pola Museum Annex in Ginza, Tokyo, will host a captivating two-person exhibition entitled "Invisible Garden" featuring contemporary artist Asami Kiyokawa and sculptor Kohei Nawa. This exhibition is inspired by Kiyokawa's upcoming book, "Invisible Garden," which addresses the constant flow of information and the increasingly blurred lines between reality and virtuality, as well as nature and the artificial.

The exhibition presents a vision of the "garden" that breathes life through a myriad of tangible and intangible elements such as droplets, spores, microorganisms, flora, fauna, human memories, time, dreams, and imagination. This will be the first collaborative exhibition between Kiyokawa and Nawa, where their individual works resonate with each other, creating an organic whole within the gallery space. Kiyokawa’s stories intricately woven through embroidery, paired with Nawa’s covered and transformed images through his signature "cells," will gently emerge within a unified white space, slowly forming a single "garden."

At the heart of this exhibition lies a magnificent collaborative piece, "PixCell-Our New World," measuring about nine meters in width. Kiyokawa has crafted a composition using fragments of landscape photographs and AI-generated images, which Nawa will envelop with transparent cells, allowing the imagery to oscillate between fragmentation and unity. This interplay gives rise to a new landscape, emblematic of the intersection of their artistic expressions. Additionally, visitors will encounter Nawa's recent development of his acclaimed "PixCell" series called "PixCell-Random" and Kiyokawa’s latest work, "Serendipity."

Visitors to the exhibition are encouraged to wander through the space, merging fragmented imagery with their memories and sensations, collecting the essence of life within an intangible realm. The term "garden" goes beyond a completed landscape; it represents a sensory space where the world and people intersect. Through the resonance between artworks and the space itself, "Invisible Garden" aims to nurture a unique and individual "invisible garden" within the hearts of each visitor.

Moreover, artworks will also be displayed on the first floor of the museum’s store, POLA GINZA, expanding the installation with pieces inspired by plants and droplets. The world emanating from Kiyokawa’s book interconnects both spaces, encouraging spectators to embark on a journey of discovery and dialogue step by step.

Exhibition Overview

• - Title: Asami Kiyokawa | Kohei Nawa "Invisible Garden"
• - Dates: September 16, 2026 (Wednesday) - November 8, 2026 (Sunday) Open every day during the exhibition
• - Hours: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (last admission at 6:30 PM). Opening time is 10:00 AM from November 6 (Friday) to 8 (Sunday)
• - Admission: Free
• - Venue: Pola Museum Annex (1-7-7 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0061)
• - Official Site: Pola Museum Annex
• - Organized by: Pola Orbis Holdings Inc.
• - Collaboration: ASAMI Inc., Sandwich Inc.

The exhibition will also participate in Tokyo Art Week 2026, with details available on the official Tokyo Art Week website.

Please note that details may change. For the latest information, check the gallery’s website before visiting.

About the Artists

Asami Kiyokawa

Asami Kiyokawa is a contemporary artist and art director born in Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture, and now based in Tokyo. She uses unique expressions combining photography, magazines, fabric, and literature, with the theme of visualizing the invisible. Her recent works explore memory, mythology, nature, and imagination in the AI era, across various media including installations, public art, and publications. Notable works include "Our New World," "Dream Time," and "Serendipity," with several exhibitions held inside and outside Japan, alongside educational initiatives.

Kohei Nawa

Kohei Nawa, a sculptor and founder of Sandwich Inc., was born in 1975 and is based in Kyoto. He completed his Ph.D. in sculpture at Kyoto City University of Arts in 2003. By focusing on the "skin" of sculptures as an interface connecting with senses, he continues to create using the concept of "cells". Nawa's interpretations of sculpture encourage perceptual experiences revealing the materiality to viewers. He has also undertaken architectural projects and has collaborated with performance artists, showcasing works in prominent venues like the Louvre.

In conclusion, "Invisible Garden" promises to be a groundbreaking exhibition reflecting the complexities of modern life, urging attendees to explore and interact with the evolving landscape of art in a fully immersive setting.