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Gendai (contemporary) art! As the name suggests, Tokyo Gendai was a grand and wonderful exhibition where many leading galleries and artists generously displayed their representative works. Many works by popular artists were already sold out. There are trends in the world of painting as well, and I could clearly sense a certain influence from the Venice Biennale in some of the works on display. These were works by Aki Kondo. She created them using oil pastels, and at the Venic

At Angel Stadium of Anaheim — Kazuho Iwamoto After retiring from the company I had worked for over decades, I found myself deep in thought, feeling, “I had just finished a major chapter of my life.” At a time when people were beginning to speak of living to 100, I was only 66 when I retired. I found myself wondering whether I could find a new purpose in life that would give me the same sense of responsibility and fulfillment I had found in my career. I was struggling to find

Part II — Venice / Biennale After two hours aboard an Italo train from Modena, I arrived in Venice—the city of water—to visit the 2026 Venice Biennale. To be honest, perhaps this is simply part of the Italian way of doing things, but the rhythm of train travel here is quite different from what I am accustomed to in Japan. Arrival times and platforms are often announced only at the very last moment, while the stations themselves can be surprisingly complex. Delays are also an

Part I — Modena Although I am only in my third year as an art dealer, I spent many years as a passionate collector before turning that lifelong passion into my profession. Since then, I have made it a point to travel wherever my curiosity leads me, believing that every journey offers an opportunity to sharpen my eye for art. This journey to Italy was inspired primarily by a desire to gain a deeper understanding of where contemporary art may be heading. At the same time, it al

I recently visited the Pablo Picasso × Paul Smith exhibition, and although I initially went simply out of curiosity, I left carrying thoughts that stayed with me much longer than expected. Perhaps that is what certain exhibitions do.They do not only show us artworks. They quietly rearrange the way we observe things afterward. What struck me first was the atmosphere itself. There was something playful about the space. Not careless, but unafraid. Color existed beside restraint.

From March 13 to 15, I visited one of Japan’s largest art fairs, held at the Tokyo International Forum. A total of 141 galleries gathered, making for a truly grand occasion. As the final day coincided with a holiday, the venue remained lively until late in the afternoon, welcoming a large number of visitors. Major galleries, of course, showcased their representative works, many of which were widely sold out. However, despite this vibrant atmosphere, Japanese art has not yet r

In recent years, Taiwan’s art scene has been expanding with remarkable momentum. As suggested by the imagery on its banknotes, there is a deep cultural emphasis on cherishing children and nurturing the future. People value one another—caring for their families, their friends, and even visitors. That same warmth seems to envelop Taiwanese art as well. It carries a tenderness that quietly sinks into the heart. This time, I visited Taiwan after the main period of Art Basel had

MAMOSHO ART held its first exhibition in the picturesque town of Boerne, Texas —a place known for its scenic beauty, safety, and growing reputation as an emerging hub for art. Boerne proved to be a fitting location for MAMOSHO ART’s debut, made possible through the warm support and generosity of many wonderful people in the community. The purpose of this exhibition was to introduce Japanese contemporary art to audiences in Texas through a trial event. Three featured painting

5/16/2025 Now in its 16th year, Kobe Art Marche remains one of my favorite art events. Held in spring on the upper floors of a hotel set...

In early April, I embarked on a two-week art journey through Shanghai, China, and Thailand. My first stop was in Shanghai, where I...

Late January We participated in the SBI Auction, which is usually held at Hillside Forum in Daikanyama, Tokyo. This auction is one of the...