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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...

CONTRAST – “Absences” by Luigi Honorat

IN FOCUS is pleased to present a solo exhibition, “Absences” by Tokyo based French visual artist Luigi Honorat at our creative studio “CONTRAST” from March 4th, Saturday to March 19th, Sunday 2023. Luigi was trained as a sculptor at the Musashino Art University, where he currently holds a positi...

CONTRAST – “LIKE” ＆ “Reincarnation” by NOLL

NOLL is a creative unit that pursues art and technology to create new possibilities for a new age, and they will exhibit its new work “LIKE” and previous work “Reincarnation” on March 25th, Saturday and 26th, Sunday at the creative studio “CONTRAST” run by IN FOCUS. “LIKE” is an inst...

CONTRAST – “YAWNn” by ENA

One year since her last exhibition, ENA’s second private exhibition named YAWN will make it’s opening at the creative studio “CONTRAST” run by IN FOCUS from Friday March 31st until Saturday April 8th. In this exhibition, the portrait works of the f_a_c_e series presented at the previous show will be on display and in a...

CONTRAST – “We are Computational Craftsmen” by DIGRAPH

Creative studio DIGRAPH is holding an exhibition, “We are Computational Craftsmen” from April 15th, Saturday to April 23rd, Sunday at the creative studio “CONTRAST” run by IN FOCUS. DIGRAPH is a creative studio led by designer Hiromasa Fukaji and programmer Junichiro Horikawa. With the concept of “We are Computational ...

CONTRAST is participating in the Taiwan art fair “NIGHT ART FAIR TAIPEI”.

IN FOCUS is pleased to announce that our creative studio “CONTRAST” will be participating in the first art fair “NIGHT ART FAIR TAIPEI” from May 11th, Thursday to 14th, Sunday during the annual Taipei Art Week. Founded by Taiwanese artist Chou Shih Hsiung, the fair will be held during the dark hours of the ...

CONTRAST is holding a solo exhibition, “Memory in Motion: Architecture of Perseverance” by Bogdan Seredyak.

IN FOCUS is pleased to present a solo exhibition, “Memory in Motion: Architecture of Perseverance” by Ukrainian artist and architect Bogdan Seredyak at our creative studio “CONTRAST” from July 15th, Saturday to July 23rd, Sunday, 2023. Since 2018, Bogdan has been operating his independent practice, driven by a strong d...

CONTRAST is holding a photo exhibition for the release of her first photography book, “Mannequins” by Ruby Evers from Canada.

Ruby Evers from Canada is holding an exhibition for the release of her first photography book untitled, “Mannequins” at our creative studio “CONTRAST” on August 5th, Saturday and 6th, Sunday. Her world and work as a model in Tokyo Japan captured and packaged in the span of the past two years, explores the nuanced cycle...