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The international art fair "artKYOTO," held for the first time at the World Heritage site Nijo Castle, has announced its gallery layout and featured works.
The artKYOTO Executive Committee announced the event details for the inaugural international art fair "artKYOTO," to be held September 7-9 at Kyoto's World Heritage site, Nijo Castle.
This event, set in Kyoto—an international cultural and tourism city—marks the beginning of a new era of art and cultural events starting in the Reiwa period. It will feature exhibitions and sales where visitors can enjoy art alongside Japan's history and culture.
The gallery layout, utilizing the historic structures, was announced: 24 galleries in the Ninomaru Palace Kitchen and Okiyodokoro (Purification Room), 5 in the Southeast Corner Tower (Tōnan Sumi Yagura), 1 in the Grand Rest Area in front of the Okiyodokoro, and 1 in the outdoor Outer Garden. Notable works were also revealed.
Furthermore, the official pamphlet "artKYOTO GUIDE MAP" has been completed, designed to help visitors enjoy Kyoto as an art city. It not only provides event details and gallery introductions but also includes an art map highlighting Kyoto's art spots. It is scheduled to be released on the official website soon.
Featured Works
Thirty-one participating galleries from Japan and abroad will exhibit artworks selected based on their respective aesthetic sensibilities.
To the right of the entrance to the Ninomaru Palace Kitchen (hereafter referred to as the Kitchen), "Seishodo Yamashita" will exhibit "Sekka-an," a tea room made of snowflake glass (recycled crystallized glass), a collaboration between glass artist Kazuhiro Itabashi and architect/interior designer Kazuya Ura.
In the booth connecting the Kitchen to the Imperial Baths, "Shugo Arts" presents paintings by Anju Michele, based in Kyoto and Venice, using silver foil—the material for silver thread in Kyoto's Nishijin textiles—as the support.
Gallery Tazu exhibits "Kyoto Nijo Castle Gate" painted by Ikuo Hirayama.
In the outer garden leading from the East Ote Gate Guardhouse to the Southeast Corner Tower, Anzai Gallery will set up an outdoor booth featuring a live painting session by the artist Mr Doodle himself.
Related events also confirmed
To energize artKYOTO across all of Kyoto, related events are planned in coordination with the timing and locations of the festival. These include collaborations with nearby areas, art-related organizations, and facilities such as the Kyoto International Film Festival and ART BATTLE.
1. " The 25th ICOM (International Council of Museums) Kyoto Conference 2019"
Dates: September 1-7
Inquiries: ICOM Kyoto 2019 Organizing Committee
2. "Exhibition by Artists Graduated from Kyoto City University of Arts"
Date: September 6
Venue: The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto
Exhibiting Artists: Mai Inoue, Momoko Yoshida
3. "Kyoto International Film Festival 2019"
Dates: October 17–20
4. "ART BATTLE Kyoto"
Date: September 6
Venue: The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto
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