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YUGEN Gallery's 4th Anniversary Exhibition: New YUGEN

Starting January 31, 2026, YUGEN Gallery, located in Minato, Tokyo, will be hosting a special exhibition titled New YUGEN: Between Depth and Play to commemorate its four-year anniversary. This exhibition highlights the gallery's ongoing mission to explore and showcase contemporary art that reflects the Japanese aesthetic known as YUGEN.

Concept and Theme

Founded in 2022, YUGEN Gallery focuses on raising awareness of modern Japanese art, drawing inspiration from the concept of YUGEN, which embodies a beauty that is profound, mysterious, and beyond words. The term represents an emotional depth often experienced through traditional Japanese arts such as tea ceremony, flower arrangement, and poetry. However, the gallery believes that this sense of beauty is not limited to exceptional experiences or locations but is also found in the mundane aspects of life.

The upcoming exhibition aims to create a space where the viewer can encounter the magical and intriguing aspects of art as a playground for creativity and imagination. The diverse art pieces presented during the exhibition—including paintings, wood sculptures, and ceramics—will inspire visitors to engage with their own sensibilities rather than relying solely on contextual knowledge.

Featured Artists

Participating artists for the New YUGEN exhibition include notable names such as Kaka, Shunsuke Saiki, Ayaka Shirota, Moe Ohara, and Soji Mochida. The final lineup of artists will be announced in due course, providing a rich variety of perspectives and styles that illustrate the depth of contemporary Japanese art.

Exhibition Details

The exhibition will run from January 31 to February 15, 2026, with viewing hours on weekdays from 1 PM to 7 PM, and weekends and public holidays from 1 PM to 8 PM. On the final day, the exhibition will close at 5 PM. Admission to the exhibition is free, making it an accessible opportunity for all to experience and appreciate contemporary art.

YUGEN Gallery is located at 3-1-31 South Aoyama, KD South Aoyama Building, 4F, Tokyo. The gallery aims to resonate with audiences by creating a vibrant, playful atmosphere that bridges the gap between tradition and modern artistic expression. Visitors are encouraged to explore and enjoy this unique playground of art, where beauty meets playfulness in everyday life.

For more details, you can visit the official YUGEN Gallery website at yugen-gallery.com.

This exhibition is more than just an art display; it’s an invitation to encounter contemporary Japanese aesthetics in a new light. Art is everywhere around us, always inviting engagement and reflection. Don’t miss the chance to celebrate YUGEN Gallery's four-year journey and its commitment to contemporary creativity. Come join us!