[GAAAT’s First Kyoto “PAC-MAN” Art Exhibition] Original art exhibition and sales event commemorating the 45th anniversary of “PAC-MAN” will be held at Gallery Ann for a limited time from Wednesday, October 15th to Monday, November 3rd, 2025.
GAAAT Co., Ltd. Press Release: October 3, 2025 [GAAAT’s First “PAC-MAN” Art Exhibition in Kyoto] An original art exhibition and sales event commemorating the 45th anniversary of “PAC-MAN” will be held at Gallery Ann for a limited time from Wednesday, October 15th to Monday, November 3rd, 2025. PAC-MAN x Japanese-themed artwork inspired by Kyoto on public display for the first time GAAAT Inc. (Headquarters: Taito-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Yusuke Tokuhashi), operator of the art brand “GAAAT,” which combines digital technology and physical art to create new experiential value, will be holding “PAC-MAN BEYOND- FROM 8-BIT TO INFINITE BITE.” at Gallery Ann (Kyoto City) from Wednesday, October 15, 2025 to Monday, November 3, 2025. Since its creation in 1980, PAC-MAN has been a beloved gaming character around the world. Registered in the Guinness World Records as the “most successful arcade game console,” it has become an essential part of any discussion of gaming culture. Now, in celebration of its 45th anniversary, GAAAT has curated an exhibition that reinterprets PAC-MAN’s retro, timeless appeal by combining it with unique artistic techniques. In this exhibition, GAAAT’s art production team will reinterpret and reconstruct the diverse visuals that have emerged throughout the 45-year history of “PAC-MAN” into original art, which will be available for purchase. In addition, special works that combine Japanese elements associated with Kyoto, such as “PAC-MAN x Mikoshi” and “PAC-MAN x Cherry Blossoms,” will also be on display. Enjoy this one-of-a-kind art collection, available only during this milestone 45th anniversary. PAC-MAN BEYOND- FROM 8-BIT TO INFINITE BITE. [Period] October 15th (Wednesday) to November 3rd (Monday), 2025 [Opening hours] 11:00-18:00 [Venue] Gallery Anne 1F, 170 Karigane-cho, Nishiiru Fuyacho, Takatsuji-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture [Admission Fee] Free (advance reservation required) [Reservations] Daily admission quotas [Reservation page] https://gallery.gaaat.com/pages/pacman
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/106651/55/106651-55-e0af2ffe680dfe0121a147c4d021044d-379×638.png *Gifts are limited to one per person and one per order. *Sticker design cannot be selected. *Available while supplies last. *Click here to register for a visit: In addition, original merchandise will be on sale during this period! To commemorate the 45th anniversary of the birth of “PAC-MAN,” this exhibition will sell not only artwork but also original merchandise. In addition to can badges featuring the same design as the artwork and canvas tote bags featuring the silhouette of “PAC-MAN,” we also have several other original goods available in addition to the items listed below.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/106651/55/106651-55-175ed31ab6561b325074b0295c33b04b-2043×2043.png Product name 3 types of can badges ¥550 (tax included) *The badges will be blind-wrapped and sold at random.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/106651/55/106651-55-cec957737ac99c4c8a9c9b5e9dc5709b-2043×2043.png Product name Tote bag ¥3,850 (tax included) Introducing some of the art works that will be on display To commemorate GAAAT’s first “PAC-MAN” art exhibition in Kyoto, we will be exhibiting and selling works inspired by the Japanese atmosphere of Kyoto. Each piece will be on public display for the first time in Japan and around the world during this exhibition, and each is a limited edition artwork with only 3 to 20 pieces produced. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy them.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/106651/55/106651-55-ab6ed3df18691d42767aedde9fc85c1b-3900×3900.jpg Frame out This piece captures the energy that Pac-Man represents and the exploration of the unknown that lies ahead. In the film, Pac-Man breaks out of the frame and moves forward, seemingly blazing a new path for himself. This icon, born in the 1980s, continues to exude presence across eras and genres thanks to its timeless “spirit of challenge.” Unconstrained by existing concepts, Pac-Man’s journey continues to open up new stages one after another, reflecting the landscapes that can be seen when “moving forward without setting limits.” For viewers, this work is more than just a evokement of nostalgia. Every time they come into contact with it, they will feel a deep impulse awakened, spurred on to take on new challenges. The powerful energy that PAC-MAN exudes ignites a fire in the hearts of viewers, unleashing a mysterious power that draws out the courage to take a step forward that they have never taken before.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/106651/55/106651-55-5483a1657b8df67278c168cfbb791e78-3900×3900.jpg Curtain over cherry blossoms The five most gorgeous Hanafuda cards have special meanings: “Crane on a Pine Tree,” “Curtain on a Cherry Blossom,” “Moon on a Paw Paw,” “Ono Michi on a Willow Tree,” and “Paulownia Tree on a Phoenix.” These cards are called “Hikari-fuda” (light cards) and feature auspicious or historical designs, making them the highest-ranking hand in the game. Their brilliance transcends mere cards; they are symbols that encapsulate Japan’s view of nature and aesthetic sense. In this work, the PAC-MAN motif is superimposed on the light cards. PAC-MAN only exists on one light card, and the ghosts are trapped inside the cards, which are likened to “ghost houses.” The intersection of traditional design and game characters creates a new range of expression. The encounter between the highest-ranking card and PAC-MAN—two cultural symbols—creates a landscape where nostalgia and innovation coexist. What is reflected there is a sense of the power of “play” that continues to live on unchanged, transcending time and form.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/106651/55/106651-55-2a57211d88b26c1d1a81b87ca48e939a-3900×3900.jpg PAC-MAN MIKOSHI What if PAC-MAN wasn’t just a game character, but a divine being? PAC-MAN MIKOSHI is a metal art piece by Japanese artist Akiyoshi Mishima, reinterpreting the globally popular character PAC-MAN as a mikoshi (portable shrine) used in Japanese festivals. By reconstructing what was once a symbol of nostalgia as a symbol of memory, prayer, and celebration, this work attempts to “reboot the soul” of the city of the future. This work contrasts two aspects of urban life. One is a monochrome, impersonal maze, “buried in the daily routine.” “the face of modern society.” The other is a brilliantly shining PAC-MAN, “a new deity carried by data, memories, and nostalgia.” Ghosts, once enemies, now appear as ancestral spirits wandering the pixelated city. Rooted in the Japanese concept of “hare and ke” (everyday and extraordinary), this work reinvents play as ritual and festivals as a place of resistance against isolation. This is not simply a revival of a character; it is an attempt to revive the festive spirit of community in the digital age. Games become myths, and nostalgia becomes prayer. PAC-MAN MIKOSHI asks: “Can you ‘carry’ your own story within any system?” What is GAAAT’s unique art technology, Metal Canvas Art? MCA (Metal Canvas Art) is GAAAT offers a new art experience. Each piece of metal canvas art is carefully handcrafted by expert artisans, retaining the dignified beauty and solidity of metal while providing a unique, immersive experience that accentuates the three-dimensionality of the artwork. Furthermore, it is highly durable and resistant to sunlight and humidity, allowing you to enjoy its beauty for years to come. Outstanding expressive power through unique technology By utilizing a special data design technology that divides digital data into 32 layers, we have achieved delicate expression of textures and colors. This allows you to experience a deep texture and three-dimensionality not found in traditional artworks. What is “PAC-MAN”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/106651/55/106651-55-aa986bad5f3e2d3b1e3e8efd2475ecec-1456×1124.png PAC-MAN, born as an arcade game in 1980, is a character beloved worldwide and born from the desire to create a game that everyone can enjoy. Players control the round, yellow PAC-MAN and aim to eat all of the cookies (dots) lined up in the maze. The appeal of this game lies in the tension of being chased by four monsters, followed by the exhilaration of using Power Cookies to turn the tables and drive away the monsters for a high score. Recognized by the Guinness World Records as the “most successful arcade game console,” PAC-MAN has grown into a global gaming character. In America in particular, it sparked a social phenomenon known as “PAC-MAN Fever,” sparking a huge boom that spread to a variety of media, including anime, music, and merchandise. Even now, 45 years after its creation, PAC-MAN continues to evolve as an icon of pop culture, transcending the boundaries of games and fusing with diverse cultures such as television, music, and fashion. What is GAAAT
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/106651/55/106651-55-aae328c25edc26554f89f129c4e4ece7-3900×2194.png GAAAT is an art brand that uses its unique technology and creativity to create new experiential value by bridging the two-dimensional digital and three-dimensional physical worlds. We create new art experiences in collaboration with various stakeholders, including not only artists but also illustrators, IP content holders, apparel brands, etc. We have held exhibitions around the world, including in Singapore, Dubai, and the United States. WEB https://gaaat.com/ GAAAT Gallery (EC) https://gallery.gaaat.com/ Instagram
https://instagram.com/gaaat_art/ X https://x.com/gaaat_art Company Overview Company Name: GAAAT Co., Ltd. Representative: Tokuhashi Yusuke Address: 4th floor, Inagaki Building, 2-26-6 Taito, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0016 Establishment date: October 29, 2021 Capital: 200 million yen Business: Event management related to the physical production and sale of digital artworks PAC-MAN(TM) &(C)️Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. *The company names and product, service, and service names (including logos) listed are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. automatically, so please do not reply.