STUDIO THE BLUE BOY Presents a New Take on Tatami with “Wavy Tatami” Pop-Up at CONTRAST

STUDIO THE BLUE BOY will host a two-day event on Saturday, February 1st, and Sunday, February 2nd, to unveil their latest creation, the “Wavy Tatami,” along with an accompanying order session at our creative studio “CONTRAST.” On the day of the event, in addition to the original colors shown in the photo, they will dis...

Putting “Art Quotes” Around Every Concept to Offer a New Perspective: Takuto Ota’s First Solo Exhibition “The Crystallized Echo of Air Quotes” at CONTRAST

IN FOCUS is pleased to present the first solo exhibition of designer and artist Takuto Ohta “The Crystallized Echo of Air Quotes,” from March 9 (Sun) to March 16 (Sun) at our creative studio “CONTRAST”. In contemporary society, an invisible distance seems to exist between us and the world. From news and conspiracy theo...

Experience a World Centered Around “Light”: Ted Söderberg’s Exhibition “WE-WANT-YU” at CONTRAST

A Swedish artist,Ted Söderberg will be holding an exhibition “WE-WANT-YU” on Saturday, May 24th from 18:00 to 20:00 at our creative studio “CONTRAST” The exhibition offers a glimpse into a world centered around Light—A Light shared by society, granting everyone the same beliefs, the same truths, and a single accepted r...

Exploring the Presence of Information and Interface Possibilities: X Vision Inc. Presents “REFRAME” at CONTRAST

X Vision Inc., a Tokyo-based LED display innovator, presents “REFRAME” at at our creative studio “CONTRAST” from 8/8 (Fri) to 8/18 (Mon). “REFRAME” is an experimental exhibition that reconsiders the presence of information and the role of interface in urban space through the lens of media art and technology. Developed ...

Solo Exhibition “Ryu-sen” by Ryosuke Misawa, Themed on Light, at CONTRAST

IN FOCUS is pleased to present “Ryu-sen,” a solo exhibition by artist Ryosuke Misawa from 9/20 (Sat) to 28 (Sun) at our creative studio “CONTRAST”. Drawing from his background as a photographer, Misawa explores “light” not simply as a physical phenomenon but as a universal theme resonating with the essence of existence...

CONTRAST presents Ujin Lin’s first solo exhibition in Japan, “Tokyo Nymphs,” alongside DESIGNART TOKYO 2025

On the occasion of our participation in DESIGNART TOKYO 2025, IN FOCUS is pleased to present “Tokyo Nymphs”, the first solo exhibition in Japan by Ujin Lin, from Friday, October 31 to Sunday, November 9 at our creative studio “CONTRAST”. “Tokyo Nymphs” is an unfolding metamorphosis. At its heart are Nymphs: beings that...

OFOF Launch Party & POPUP Held at CONTRAST

OFOF will hold a launch party and pop-up event for its first Japan limited color, “LIGHT BLUE,” at our creative studio “CONTRAST.” LIGHT BLUE feels like it carries transparent air—soft, yet somehow memorable. This event celebrates the release of OFOF’s Japan-exclusive color. The event is open to the public over two day...

CONTRAST Presents “Region Free: Reloaded,” Tokio Kuniyoshi’s Solo Exhibition Bridging Okinawa’s Origins and New York’s Perspectives

IN FOCUS is pleased to present “Region Free: Reloaded,” a solo exhibition by New York–based photographer Tokio Kuniyoshi, on view from November 29, Saturday, to December 7, Sunday at our creative studio “CONTRAST”. This exhibition explores the intersection between Kuniyoshi’s “roots”—deeply connected to the culture and...

Coexisting Human and AI Expression — Valentin Dommanget Solo Exhibition “CO” at CONTRAST

IN FOCUS is pleased to present “CO,” a solo exhibition by Tokyo-based French artist Valentin Dommanget, on view at our creative studio “CONTRAST” from May 16 to May 24.. Conceived from the emergence of new technologies—particularly artificial intelligence—and their impact on the artistic landscape, the exhibition trace...

POP-UP Held at CONTRAST in Conjunction with the russet Rebranding Project by PAL Co., Ltd.

To mark its 25th anniversary, PAL Co., Ltd.’s brand russet launches “russet horizons,” a rebranding project exploring new possibilities aimed at a generation unfamiliar with the brand. In conjunction with the project, a pop-up event will be held at our creative studio “CONTRAST” from May 29 to June 2. As part of an eff...

Exploring Sound's Impact on Coral Reef Ecosystems: Marco Barotti's Solo Exhibition “CORAL SONIC RESILIENCE” at CONTRAST

IN FOCUS is pleased to present “CORAL SONIC RESILIENCE,” a solo exhibition by Berlin-based media artist Marco Barotti, held from February 13 (Fri) to February 15 (Sun) at our creative studio “CONTRAST,” as part of DIG SHIBUYA 2026, a festival exploring contemporary culture at the intersection of art and technology. “CO...

Observing and Interpreting the Urban Landscape — Ai Shimizu’s Solo Exhibition “Tokyo Observation” at CONTRAST

“Tokyo Observation,” a solo exhibition by Manae Shimizu, will be held at our creative studio “CONTRAST,” from Thursday, February 19, to Tuesday, February 24. This exhibition focuses on the Tokyo Observation series, which the artist has been developing since 2019. Living on the western side of Tokyo while holding a stro...

Charity Event “Wi Deh Yah!” Held at CONTRAST

A charity event, “Wi Deh Yah!”, organized by a group of LGBTQIA+ and allied diasporan Jamaicans living in Japan, will be held at CONTRAST on Sunday, March 1, to support those affected by Hurricane Melissa. In October 2025, Hurricane Melissa — the strongest hurricane recorded to make landfall — struck Jamaica with winds...

CONTRAST – “Reflective Configuration” by Hiroyuki Arikawa (WORKSHOP™)

IN FOCUS is pleased to present a solo exhibition, “Reflective Configuration” by artist Hiroyuki Arikawa (WORKSHOP™) from January 21st, Saturday to February 5th Sunday at our creative studio “CONTRAST”. After graduating from Kuwasawa Design School, Arikawa worked on planning and design for several apparel br...