The contemporary art gallery "YUGEN Gallery (operated by Gene Co., Ltd., Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo )" celebrates its third anniversary today , February 26, 2025. Over the past three years, the gallery has held a variety of exhibitions with up-and-coming artists from Japan and abroad, promoting the appeal of contemporary art.
History of YUGEN Gallery
Simultaneous opening of offline gallery and online EC site
Founded on February 26, 2022 in Shibuya, Tokyo, YUGEN Gallery has been exploring the possibilities of contemporary art based on the uniquely Japanese aesthetic concept of "yugen". Since its establishment , the gallery has developed an e-commerce website where people can view and purchase artworks online . In 2023, the gallery also opened an English website, providing an environment where people from all over the world can view and purchase artworks. This has enabled the gallery to connect artists and viewers beyond geographical constraints, promoting global exchange through art.
Moved to Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, and significantly updated the exhibition environment
The gallery will move to Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo in March 2024. In addition to expanding the exhibition space, the new gallery will be equipped with a large wall projector and fully introduce the next-generation dimming system "Synca," which can control dimming and color adjustments as lighting equipment, allowing for more dynamic presentation of artworks.
Opening a new gallery in Tenjin, Fukuoka and participating in an art fair
In September 2024, we will open a base in Tenjin, Fukuoka, where we will develop new art activities rooted in the local community and exhibit at "Art Fair Asia Fukuoka 2024" for the first time, strengthening our presence in the domestic and international art markets. In 2025, as a further challenge, we will exhibit at "ART FAIR TOKYO 2025" to be held at the Tokyo International Forum from March 6th, further increasing our presence in the domestic and international art markets. With this expansion, YUGEN Gallery is no longer just an exhibition space, but serves as an important hub connecting artists, collectors, and all people who love art.
[Tokyo] January 18th (Sat) - February 2nd (Sun) 2025 Noto Peninsula Earthquake Reconstruction Support Mikio Hasui + Kinzan Kiln Collaboration Exhibition "Beauty Resides Even in the End of Decay" 
[Fukuoka] February 13th (Thursday) - March 6th (Thursday), 2025 Yuki Nishimoto solo exhibition "Pure Curves: The Beauty of Life Spun with Ink"
A look into the future
As for the future outlook, YUGEN Gallery will continue to expand the possibilities of art while aiming to increase opportunities to connect with more artists and audiences. Our mission is to continue to create a place where diverse values intersect, utilizing the power of dialogue and social influence of art, by sending out cultural and social messages through socially significant exhibitions and providing meaningful experiences for audiences. We will also look into expanding overseas and explore future possibilities, while seeking new places of expression in the art scene both in Japan and overseas.
