At the main venue, Space Keshiki, the exhibition broke away from traditional boundaries like artist background, style, or genre. Rather than providing a rigid framework for “how to view” the art, the focus was placed on the visitor’s immediate intuition, encouraging pure encounters with the works unmediated by prior knowledge. Additionally, a limited edition zine produced specifically for the exhibition was distributed to attendees.

At the wine shop Human Nature, the second-floor space featured works by the project’s main curator, Joji Nakamura, among others.

An installation by the horticultural project LEGGY completely transformed the atrium into an otherworldly landscape.

On the first day of the event, Saturday, February 14, opening parties were held at both Space Keshiki and Human Nature. The venues were packed with visitors and exhibiting artists alike. (Photo: The scene at Space Keshiki).
We’re already looking forward to seeing what theme and format the third edition will take in 2027.

Kabutocho Art Week 2026 Cultural Waves vol.2

Participating Artists – A to Z
Biko and Kenny / CHOKKAN / CHRIS LUX / DIEGO / HIKARU TAKATA / iz / JOJI NAKAMURA / KEIJI YAMABE / LEGGY / MASAKI SATO / MASAYOSHI SUZUKI / MASON SALTARRELLI / MASHU OKI / NANOOK / RAN TONDABAYASHI / SATORU KOYAMA / SAYA IMAI / SHIN HAMADA / SHOJIRO NAKAOKA / SHUMA MACDONALD / TAKASHI MAKABE / WAKU FUKUI / YOONKEE KIM

Curator Profile
Joji Nakamura
Painter. Born in Yokohama in 1974 and raised in Chiba. Blood type O.
Joji Nakamura is known for his dynamic, physical brushstrokes. He has held exhibitions both in Japan and internationally, including Tokyo, Paris, the Netherlands, and Taiwan. As a member of the artist collective “SSS,” he has participated in numerous high-profile exhibitions and avant-garde experimental performances. Beyond his work as a painter, he introduces new talent to the contemporary art scene as an exhibition curator and art magazine editor.

Recent major solo exhibitions include:
“POPCORN” (Peter Augustus Gallery, Dallas, 2021)
“Hey there” (Cale, Tokyo, 2021)
“No Reason, It’s Romance” (Galerie Mikiko Fabiani, Paris, 2021)
“YOUR MOOD” (CLEAR GALLERY TOKYO, Tokyo, 2022)
“Sorekara” (DIGINNER GALLERY TOKYO, Tokyo, 2024)
“Blue Light Yokohama” (THE FRIDGE, New York, 2025), among others.

Organized by: Heiwa Real Estate Co., Ltd. 、 Media Surf Communications Inc.

Planning: Somewhere in Tokyo
Venue Support: Yamatane Corporation 、Chibagin Securities Co., Ltd.