Artists Growing Up with Games: A Talk Event at YUGEN Gallery

Upcoming Talk Event: Artists Growing Up with Games

Date: May 25, 2025
Location: YUGEN Gallery, Tokyo
Admission Fee: Free (Reservation Required)

YUGEN Gallery, a contemporary art gallery located in Omotesando, Tokyo, will host an engaging talk event titled "Artists Growing Up with Games" on May 25, 2025. This event coincides with the ongoing thematic exhibition "Literature in Dots,” which runs from May 16 to June 1, 2025.

The exhibition, co-organized with SOUYA HANDA PROJECTS, aims to re-examine the expression of games within contemporary art. Souya Handa, the curator and project leader, will guide discussions that delve into the relationship between art and gaming.

At the same time, a solo exhibition titled "Optical Strike" by artist Risako Kokubu, influenced by the Nintendo DSiWare "Ugo Ugo Memocam," will be taking place at CASHI in Asakusabashi, further emphasizing the growing intersection of video games and contemporary art. This simultaneous display reflects a trend as younger generations, who grew up with video games, are increasingly present in the art scene.

To foster a deep understanding of this phenomenon and to elaborate on the exhibitions at YUGEN Gallery and CASHI, we are excited to introduce renowned artist Kazuki Umezawa as the moderator for the talk. The event will feature notable artists including Risako Kokubu, Sosuke Ueta, Chiaki Kainuma, and Souya Handa, providing insights into their experiences and perspectives on how gaming has shaped their artwork.

Event Schedule

- 5:00 PM: Temporary closure for setup
- 5:15 PM: Registration opens
- 5:30 PM: Talk event begins
- 7:00 PM: Talk event concludes
- 8:00 PM: Gallery closes

Registration is necessary to attend this free event. Interested participants should reserve their spots through the provided reservation form. We look forward to your participation!

Reserve Here: Registration Form

For more details about the exhibitions, please visit the official YUGEN Gallery website.

Exhibition Overview: "Literature in Dots"

- Dates: May 16 – June 1, 2025
- Opening Hours:

- Weekdays: 1 PM – 7 PM
- Opening Day and Weekends: 1 PM – 8 PM
- Final Day: Ends at 5 PM

- Artists Featured: Adam Martin, Sosuke Ueta, Chiaki Kainuma, Souya Handa
- Curator: Souya Handa
- Admission: Free

YUGEN Gallery opened in February 2022, specializing in contemporary Japanese art, and is dedicated to providing a platform for emerging artists. The term “YUGEN” reflects a sense of beauty and depth, encapsulating the elegance of Japanese art. The gallery hosts a range of exhibitions that cross traditional boundaries while maintaining an accessible approach to art sales online.

We hope to see many attendees eager to explore how gaming continues to influence the art world and to celebrate the creativity of emerging artists who have been shaped by their experiences with these powerful interactive mediums.