A comprehensive summary of the art highlights of MEET YOUR ART FESTIVAL 2025, featuring over 150 artists!
Avex Creator Agency Inc. Press Release: October 3, 2025 To Members of the Press MEET YOUR A complete summary of the highlights of ART FESTIVAL 2025! An immersive art exhibition that engages all five senses, the “MEET YOUR ARTISTS” art fair featuring over 70
cutting-edge artists, and a giant mural by Barry McGee! MEET YOUR ART FESTIVAL Executive Committee (Constituent Organizations: Avex Creator Agency Inc., Area Management TENNOZ General Incorporated Association, General Incorporated Association The Tennozu Canalside Revitalization Association and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will hold one of Japan’s largest art festivals, “MEET YOUR ART FESTIVAL 2025” (hereinafter referred to as MYAF 2025), from Friday, October 10th to Monday, October 13th, 2025 (national holiday). The festival will feature a diverse program of events, including art exhibitions, art fairs, markets, live performances, and talk sessions.
https://avex.jp/meetyourart/festival/
Smappa!Group and Tetsuya Komuro, notable exhibits at the art fair “MEET YOUR ARTISTS,” and information on the unveiling of a large mural by Barry McGee. ART EXHIBITION “Ahead of the Rediscovery Stream”｜G3-6F This art exhibition features a diverse group of seven artists, including Tatsumi Orimoto and Kan Izumi, and features a performance piece on the theme of “the birth of life” by Chim↑Pom from Smappa! Group and Tetsuya Komuro, MANTLE’s new work “simulation #7 -The Thunderbolt Odyssey Part II.-” depicting the relationship between lightning and the city, displayed on a 10-meter LED screen, and a new work by Aiko Tezuka.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/65348/175/65348-175-126b8bda5e33c2eb05ce19861adb6ff7-3543×2362.jpg 《simulation #4 -The Thunderbolt Odyssey-》(2023) (C) Kenji Agata Mirai Moriyama is the artistic director, Yoshidayama and Kentaro Watanabe are the curators, and Yuji Akimoto is the advisor. The spatial design is handled by the architectural group Garage. This exhibition examines the sensibilities, memories, and unconscious values that permeate our daily lives from a new perspective, attempting to reinterpret the inherent aesthetic sense and forms of perception. We have created a physical and immersive exhibition that awakens people’s memories and senses and connects with the fundamental experiences that visitors unconsciously harbor. Exhibiting artists: Kan Izumi, Tachimi Orimoto, Chim↑Pom from Smappa!Group x Tetsuya Komuro, Aiko Tezuka, Seigo Matsuoka x Mirai Moriyama, MANTLE (Hiiragi Isaka Soushi Nakamura), Ryota Yagi Chim↑Pom from Smappa! Group and Tetsuya Komuro have released their first collaborative work, “SUN.” Themed around the “birth of life,” the performance will intertwine memories of childbirth with music and will be held daily.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/65348/175/65348-175-d41ceb57a0e595ab3837701df59298f8-3900×1092.jpg Chim↑Pom from Smappa!Group（(C)︎Seiha Yamaguchi) x Tetsuya Komuro ＜Performance Performers＞ Ayaka Wada, Tsuki Takamura, MONDO, Hoanita Yamada, Runa Miura, Naho, and others
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/65348/175/65348-175-9bba6871e1d03c6036790733be96875c-3900×2109.jpg Clockwise from top left: Ayaka Wada, MONDO, Naho, Tsuki Takamura, Joanita Yamada, Runa Miura The late Tatsumi Orimoto’s signature work, “Bread Man,” will be performed for the first time in his absence. Along with an exhibition of his past photographs, this exhibition seeks to preserve his creative spirit.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/65348/175/65348-175-1ab4667d076016cb8daee3433caaaf06-3900×1691.jpg From left) Performance (Bread Men’s Son Alzheimer’s Mother) (Gallery Gen, Tokyo) 1996, Bread Men at the Venice Biennial 2001, Venice, Italy VENEZIA Tezuka Aiko will be exhibiting two new works, “On Learning and the Irreversibility of Return (Perspective),” created specifically for this exhibition. She critically examines the transformations of Japanese culture and arts/crafts amid modernization, presenting a perspective that reweaves history and the present.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/65348/175/65348-175-ef929190b1fd28a095949195ae368ca9-3900×2600.jpg “Dear Oblivion (About Empress Yoshiko) – 01” (2019) Photography: Shintaro Yamanaka (Qsyum!)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/65348/175/65348-175-423700beb142b264b58d9ee65a463645-3900×2600.jpg “Necessity and Behavior (Considerations on Satsuma Buttons) – 04” (2019), Photography and Cooperation: MA2 Gallery Masataka Matsuoka and Mirai Moriyama met at “Omi ARS.” In addition to audio experiences of their conversation and photographs capturing a collaborative performance inspired by a letter addressed to Moriyama, the exhibition also features all 50 volumes of “Yu,” the magazine of which Matsuoka served as editor-in-chief. This exhibition explores the interaction between words and the body, attempting to reinterpret Japanese sensibilities.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/65348/175/65348-175-4fa2aa10fd2e17102346be63bd1eef0d-2062×1248.jpg “Lake Solo Dance” (2023) Photo: Yuji Hamada, Collection: Omi ARS Garage Architecture researched the topography and history of the Tennozu area, where the exhibition will be held, to design a space that combines functionality and space. Paths, gathering spots, and elevated areas create a multi-layered viewing experience. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/65348/175/65348-175-84aaee3134f364dfcec30919bbc43f80-2722×1962.jpg Part of the image perspective by the architectural group Garage There were two main concepts that came into play when organizing this exhibition. The first is the flow that art creates. It’s like the veins that flow through urban spaces and the blood that coursing through the body. In other words, it refocuses attention on the vitality that art brings to human society. The other is a
reconsideration of the Japanese concept of “art” (art = art). Something that is recognized as “art” existed in Japan long before the word “art” was introduced from overseas. However, it is difficult to talk about Japanese culture in general, because not only has there been a tremendous influx of culture since the Meiji Restoration, but various cultures have also flooded in from overseas since ancient times, intermingled, and developed uniquely in this island nation over a long period of time. A frog in a well knows the blue of the sky, even though it does not know the ocean. This phrase crossed my mind when I was thinking of a title for this exhibition. “A frog in a well does not know the ocean” is a well-known proverb of Chinese origin, but over time, the latter phrase was added, creating a new phrase. This, along with the editorial perspective, gives the work a distinctly Japanese feel. Is it possible to have a unique perspective and aesthetic sense in a world that has become standardized due to globalization? Japanese culture, often mocked as “Galapagos,” is really just narrow-minded? We hope that through the works of the exhibiting artists, you will rediscover the artistic vitality that Japan already possesses, and that this will serve as a guide for us, living in this same era, to move forward. Mirai Moriyama (Artistic Director) *Watch the interview video released today here:
https://youtu.be/jigK4DRSlG0
The “Ahead of the Rediscovery Stream” exhibition brings together a wide range of artists across generations and disciplines, offering a rich, multi-layered experience that encompasses sculpture, installation, video, sensory expressions such as smell and sound, and even performance. As visitors explore the space, their senses will be stimulated, reawakening forgotten sensibilities and cultural memories. In particular, the performance of Tatsumi Orimoto’s iconic “Bread Man” performance by his successors will be a symbolic moment in which the creative spirit transcends the individual and is passed on to the future. I also feel that the intersection of artistic director Mirai Moriyama’s challenging direction and editor and thinker Seigo Matsuoka, who continued to provide profound insight into the artist’s work until his later years, is of great significance. Moriyama’s thought, rooted in physicality, and Matsuoka’s vast intellectual network act as a guiding “flow” throughout the exhibition, leaving a lasting impression on visitors. I sincerely hope that this exhibition will vividly depict the flow of “from rediscovery to the future” and serve as an opportunity to open up new horizons in art. Yuji Akimoto (Advisor)
■ART FAIR “MEET YOUR ARTISTS” B&C HALL Based on the concept of
“encountering art through dialogue with artists,” this art fair will feature over 500 works by 44 artists and cutting-edge Japanese artists recommended by MEET YOUR ART, including artists who have appeared on the program. Many exclusive works by cutting-edge artists, including new releases, will be on display and for sale. In addition to two-dimensional and three-dimensional works, the event will also feature installations created by various artists specifically for the event.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/65348/175/65348-175-280989c4bcd60492b31700ccdb66f69f-3900×1216.jpg From left) Reira Yamamoto “I hate flowers 25,” Kohei Yamada
“untitled,” Lea Embeli “NA.” *All works shown in the images will be exhibited and for sale at this fair.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/65348/175/65348-175-704ab37aabdfede37b6837c821649367-3900×1203.jpg From left) Rui Terao “Cherry Blossom Viewing, Waves of People,” Saki Maeda “25_18,” Yuki Hasegawa “Just Being There for No One #2” *All works shown in the images will be exhibited and for sale at this fair.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/65348/175/65348-175-12810ec75b66233550087f39a10340a3-3900×1335.jpg From left) Myojinamae “OUR BODIES,” Yan2 “I HATE FAST FASHION,” Takahashi Jo “Device #8_Gravity” plant_Mk.2_ver.2″ *Photos are of past works. Exhibiting Artists: Ichikawa Taito, Wu Weiying (Gingetsu Studio), Ogasawara Shu, Okada Nami, Ozu Wataru (Studio Kodai), Kamide Ken, Keeenue, Sawada Koru (Gingetsu Studio), Shinagawa Haruna, Shiraishi Kosai (Gingetsu Studio), Takao Takeo (Gingetsu Studio), Takahashi Jo, Takayama Natsuki, Taniguchi Shozo, Danjo Yuji, Tsuda Hart, TYM344, Tezuka Aiko, Terao Ruo, Tojo Shinnosuke, Nagashima Iori, Nelson Hor, vug, Hasegawa Akihiro, Hasegawa Yuki, BABU, Masuda Masahiro (Studio Kodai), Matsui Teruta, Matsuura Mioka, Myoji Namae, Motooka Keita, Yamada Kohei, Yamamoto Reira, yan2, Lea Embeli Featured artists in the “Connecting Everyday Life with Harmony” area: Hasegawa Hiroshi, Matsui Teruta, WALLER KAMI, Kawashima Kazuki, Kaneko Shinichi, Hideji Terada, Genta Ishizuka, Yoshiko Masumoto, Narushi Hirao, Aiko Tezuka, Junki Fujimoto, Momoko Shinoda, Saki Maeda, Yuji Danjo
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/65348/175/65348-175-d2893b56c12db16d0e9c0be368256236-3900×1316.jpg From left) Genta Ishizuka “Taxis Groove -Flow Motion”, Momoko Shinoda “Vermilion from the Past”, Seishi Hirao “Wuudou” ■ART “MEET YOUR ARTISTS-CROSSOVER-”｜E HALL In collaboration with a variety of partners, this art fair will feature 12 interdisciplinary projects centered around art, incorporating fashion, music, and culture. Artists and creators active in a variety of fields will come together to forge new relationships and explore the possibilities of
genre-bending expression. Exhibition: ELLE × MEET YOUR ART “Divers Narratives -Intersecting Gazes-” / ESOW (BLOCK PARTY) / Kosuke Kawamura (BLOCK PARTY) / NAIJEL GRAPH (BLOCK PARTY) / Face Oka (BLOCK PARTY) / MHAK | Masahiro Akutagawa (BLOCK PARTY) / LY (BLOCK PARTY) / Marco Gallery “Know-mad Toy” / AWASE gallery biscuit gallery “Echoscape” /NEORT “monos” /”Thailand, what’s going on?” Curated by Sareena Sattapon/BAUM “OAK FOREST – The Circulation of Oak Forests Through Fragrances” /pillings “pillings knitting works 2020-2025” /Jiro Fujita (FJD) x KANADEMONO “Timeless Sound & Living” /MISATO ANDO “is” /Ryota Katayose Special Project “The Visions from Bouquet” “Thailand, what’s going on?” is the first exhibition curated by Thai contemporary artist Sareena Sattapon, unraveling contemporary Thai society through the perspectives of nine artists.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/65348/175/65348-175-07bf474985755a266e8184783c4a6474-3900×1907.jpg “BLOCK PARTY,” depicting Tokyo’s cultural scene, features six artists spanning the art and culture fields: ESOW, Kosuke Kawamura, NAIJEL GRAPH, Face Oka, MHAK | Masahiro Akutagawa, and LY.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/65348/175/65348-175-b75715cb3512c59ae815ba6665712398-3900×3194.jpg From top left: MHAK “Untitled – Coexist with living environment -”, NAIJEL GRAPH “BIZ”, ESOW “ESOW11” ■Preview of Barry McGee’s
Large-Scale Mural | Tennoz Pumping Station As a collaborative project between MYAF2025 and TENNOZ ART FESTIVAL, a large-scale mural by Barry McGee, a leading street art and internationally influential
contemporary artist, will be created in Tennoz and will be available for preview during MYAF2025! Artist Barry McGee will create a large-scale mural in Tennozu during the MYAF2025 festival. It will be previewed at MYAF2025. The base of the mural will be installed on the wall before the festival begins. The mural will be previewed during the festival, from Friday, October 10th to Monday, October 13th (national holiday), and will become a symbolic décor within the festival. After MYAF2025 ends, McGee will complete the mural by hand, leaving it as a permanent mural on Tennozu Isle. [Barry McGee “TENNOZ ART FESTIVAL 2025” Mural Art Overview] Location: Tennozu Pump Station (2-1-18 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo) Sponsored by: Lintec Corporation Cooperated with Scooters For Peace
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/65348/175/65348-175-4cd44cea8a5cb2e00d6d4d24249199a3-1417×1417.jpg Reference artwork image (C) Shibuya Arrow Project Also keep an eye out for the satellite events being held in conjunction with MEET YOUR ART FESTIVAL! ART EXHIBITION ANNEX/MVMNT “TOKYO [UN]REAL ESTATE” collaborate with CCBT ｜Venue: Next to E HALL As a satellite project within the festival venue of the art exhibition “Ahead of the Rediscovery Stream,” we will be hosting “TOKYO [UN]REAL ESTATE” by MVMNT, who served as Civic Creative Base Tokyo [CCBT]’s 2024 Artist Fellows.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/65348/175/65348-175-f9be310b7e81c194e169c394bb19b9da-1076×716.jpg Satellite Event “Perspectives from Currents Art Award 2024” | Venue: WALL_alternative In conjunction with MEET YOUR ART FESTIVAL 2025, the art award “Currents Art Award 2024” held last year will be held. We will be holding a group exhibition, “Perspectives from Currents Art Award 2024,” featuring three award winners (Naoto Nakamura, Emi Kusano, and Masahide Matsuda) of the “Meet Your Art Festival 2025.” If you present your MEET YOUR ART FESTIVAL 2025 ticket when you visit this exhibition, you will receive a free drink.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/65348/175/65348-175-ade53ef152140c9b83026616278f796a-3900×2602.jpg “Perspectives from Currents Art Award 2024”@WALL_alternative MEET YOUR ART FESTIVAL 2025 event summary ■Date: October 10th (Friday) – October 13th (Monday/holiday), 2025 ■Location: Tokyo, Tennozu Canal area Art Exhibition “Ahead of the Rediscovery Stream” | Warehouse Terrada G3-6F ★ Art Fair “MEET YOUR ARTISTS” “MEET YOUR ARTISTS -CROSSOVER-” | B&C HALL / E HALL Live Performance/DJ | T-LOTUS M ★ Talk Session | WHAT CAFE ★ Market “SUPER ART & CRAFT MARKET” | WHAT CAFE / Boardwalk / Bond Street ■Time: 10th: 16:00 – 22:00 *On the 10th, only the market and live performances will be held (art area will have previews all day long) 11th: 11:00 – 20:00 12日：11:00 – 20:00 13日：11:00 – 18:00 ■ URL： (HP) https://avex.jp/meetyourart/festival/ (Instagram)
https://www.instagram.com/meet_your_art/ ■ Art ticket: ・General: 2,500 yen (advance sale), 3,000 yen (on the day) ・Students: 1,500 yen (advance sale/student ID required), 2,000 yen (on the day/student ID required) http://bit.ly/3TFKSJD *Art exhibition “Ahead of the Rediscovery Stream” , art fair “MEET YOUR ARTISTS” “MEET YOUR ARTISTS -CROSSOVER-” This is an art ticket that allows you to enter. ■Sponsor: MEET YOUR ART FESTIVAL Executive Committee (constituent organizations: Avex Creator Agency Co., Ltd., Area Management TENNOZ General Incorporated Association, Tennozu Canal Side Revitalization
Association), Tokyo *The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will be holding the ★ area in collaboration with the MEET YOUR ART FESTIVAL Executive Committee. ■Sponsored by: Ministry of Economy, Trade and
Industry/Shinagawa Ward ■Media partner: ELLE/Nikkei The STYLE/J-WAVE ■Management: Rights Apartment Co., Ltd. ■Cooperation: Terada Warehouse Co., Ltd.