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| Gallery Nichido |
Japan’s oldest gallery of Western art has represented hundreds of artists in Japan and abroad, principally in the media of oil painting, prints, and sculpture. “No matter who comes here, they’ll always find something they like,” says press officer Yoshino Mizuguchi. The more than 100 works on display encompass everything from museumclass pieces to creations by up-and-coming artists. Galerie Nichido enlivens Japan’s art scene with one museum and six branches in Japan and abroad. 2018 was the 53rd anniversary of Nichido’s annual “Showa-kai,” a competition that supports young artists. Many eminent artists practicing in Japan today have been honored with its prize; the latest is Michiru Sato, a rising star to watch.
Location: Ginza
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| Ippodo Gallery |
Opened in 1996, Ippodo handles many superb contemporary works by Japanese artists. “We seek out and exhibit works that will grab people’s hearts,” says CEO Keiko Aono, who deeply values Japan’s sense of beauty. Ten years ago she opened a branch of the gallery in New York to help new artists “spread their wings and reach the world.” Aono says her current favourites include photographer Kenji Wakasugi for two-dimensional works and Toru Matsuzaki for lacquer. For ceramics, she adds, “Shiro Tsujimura is very special.”
Location: Ginza
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| Tomio Koyama Gallery |
Closely linked with the work of such high-profile artists as Yoshitomo Nara and Takashi Murakami, Tomio Koyama Gallery has been a leader of contemporary art trends in Japan since its founding in 1996. It frequently stages exhibitions by artists from Japan and overseas, including Mika Ninagawa and Hiroshi Sugito, as well as Kishio Suga, who shows new work almost every year. “Suga is a remarkable artist who even at the age of 74 produces new work regularly,” says staff member Emi Kanesaki. “The older he gets, the fresher his work becomes.”
Location: Roppongi
Ukiyo-e – the striking woodblock prints that inspired Monet and Van Gogh and set the course of fashion in Edoera Japan. Hara Shobo is an ukiyo-e specialty store located in Kanda, the world's largest area for secondhand books. It is where genuine ukiyo-e prints from the Edo period can be found. The product range is the best in the world, selling high quality ukiyo-e at reasonable prices, and is highly trusted by collectors and museums in both Japan and overseas.
Location: Chiyoda-ku
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