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Gallery Tamenaga's New Chapter in Aoyama

From September 21 to October 26, 2025, Gallery Tamenaga will host the "Beginning Exhibition" to commemorate the opening of its new space on Antique Street in Minami-Aoyama. Since its founding in Ginza in 1969, the gallery has played a significant role in the establishment of numerous museums and has garnered support from a large community of collectors over the past 56 years.

Recognizing the vast changes in Ginza from a hub for cultural figures to a trendier locale, Gallery Tamenaga's shift to Aoyama comes at a pivotal time, aiming to enhance the area's cultural landscape. With a wish that the Antique Street becomes a new cultural center, the gallery hopes to create a space where visitors can enjoy artworks that captivate their hearts in a rejuvenated setting.

The exhibition will feature new works specially created by 20 talented artists currently showcased in the gallery, inviting attendees to immerse themselves in the dynamic expressions displayed in the transformed space.

Featured Artists

Here are the 20 artists featured in the exhibition:

1. Sohei Iwata - Born in 1978 in Aichi Prefecture, Iwata specializes in Japanese painting and is known for creating a vivid floral world with bold compositions, receiving numerous awards including the grand prize at the 6th Higashiyama Kaii Memorial Nihon-ga Award Exhibition in 2015.

2. Naoya Egawa - A graduate of Kyoto Seika University, Egawa (born 1988 in Saitama) transforms the beauty of nature into a divine space that offers tranquility through his artwork.

3. Takuya Osawa - Born in 1979 in Saitama, Osawa's work overlaps urban scenes with natural motifs, evoking the landscapes hidden in the viewers' hearts, with notable pieces installed in prominent hotels.

4. Hiroko Otake - Otake, from Gifu Prefecture, paints dreamy worlds using traditional Japanese painting techniques and has collaborated with various companies.

5. Wataru Ozu - Born in 1991 in Tokyo, Ozu explores the aesthetic differences between Eastern and Western art forms to seek new expressions in painting.

6. Maiko Kitagawa - Kitagawa, from Saitama, employs innovative techniques to create intricate narratives on monochrome canvases that resonate with deep affection towards living things.

7. Yurika Kinoshita - Kinoshita, born in 1988 in Saga Prefecture, invites viewers to experience meditation through her unique floral and plant representations.

8. Kayoko Kimura - Focusing on cosmic themes, Kimura, born in 1971 in Tokyo, delves into the energy of flowers and universal concepts of life and death with her work.

9. Tom Christopher - An artist born in 1952 in Hollywood, California, Christopher's depictions of the New York landscape attract collectors, including notable public figures.

10. Takehiko Sugawara - Sugawara's paintings are influenced by ancient trees, displaying their life force with exceptional creativity.

11. Ryoichi Taguchi - Taguchi, born in 1981 in Osaka, applies traditional techniques to create innovative works that reflect the intricate details of silver surfaces.

12. Chan Chang-Hong - This artist of Chinese origin, trained in both traditional and contemporary styles, harmonizes ink and oil to capture the essence of various artistic traditions.

13. Kazusuke Chonai - Chonai, a graduate of the Tokyo University of the Arts, develops a unique technique using acrylic on washi paper, captivating collectors worldwide.

14. Mako Nakahira - Nakahira's works feature transient scenes inspired by reflections seen on water, highlighting the beauty of fleeting moments.

15. Kengo Nakamura - Engaging with modern themes, Nakamura melds traditional Japanese characters into his innovative painting series.

16. Yuki Fujiwara - With surrealistic influences, Fujiwara's works exhibit meticulous detail and elaborate narratives.

17. Lorenzo Fernandez - Fernandez blends various perspectives in his paintings, creating unique artistic realism and receiving notable global attention.

18. Shingo Muramoto - Muramoto, specializing in lacquer techniques, creates forms inspired by nature, exploring coexistence between humanity and the environment.

19. Daiya Yamamoto - Yamamoto incorporates traditional trompe-l'œil techniques with Japanese aesthetics to search for new possibilities in contemporary painting.

20. Tamihito Yoshikawa - Yoshikawa creates poetic imagery by capturing nature's changing lights and seasons in his illustrations.

Gallery Information

Exhibition Title: Beginning Exhibition
Dates: September 21, 2025 - October 26, 2025
Venue: Gallery Tamenaga
New Address: 6-5-39 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 107-0062
Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM / Sun & Holidays 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Official Website: www.tamenaga.com

This exhibition is not to be missed, and we invite everyone to come and witness the artistic brilliance of contemporary talents at Gallery Tamenaga's exciting new home in Aoyama.