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Must-See Art and Cultural Hotspots in Japan

Museums

Tokyo Shibuya Koen-dori Gallery

Installation view of exhibition the Art Brut 2023 Touring Exhibition “Dear Stories: Tales and Talks”(Photo: Tatsuro Kakishima)

Tokyo Shibuya Koen-dori Gallery holds a variety of exhibitions and other programs, including Art Brut, as a way to contribute to the promotion of understanding diversity and the realization of an accepting and inclusive society through art. The Gallery creates opportunities for people to encounter the diverse creativity and new values of individuals.

Opened in 2020 in Tokyo's Shibuya, a hub of diverse people and youth subcultures, this free gallery showcases a wide range of artworks with a focus on Art Brut, an art form known for its unique means of expression. The gallery also conducts programs that promote creative exchange by exposing visitors to different perspectives and ideas.
Facing Shibuya's Koen-dori Street, the gallery's "Interactive Space" has large glass windows that invite passersby to step in. Various events are held here, including live art creations by artists and musical performances.

"Kids meet 02" interactive program (Photo: Motoi Sato) 
installation view of exhibition "Open to Surprises" (Photo: Tatsuro Kakishima)
installation view of exhibition "Unframed" (Photo: Satoshi Takaishi)