HAKUCHIKUDO "KAIKOU: Exhibition of Fan masks by 7 artists Notice of Holding

HAKUCHIKUDO (Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto; CEO: Noriyuki Yamaoka), a long-established Kyoto fan maker established in 1718, will hold an art exhibition "KAIKO: Exhibition of Fans by Seven Artists" from Friday, July 11, 2025, focusing on fans (works drawn on fans).

KAIKOU: Exhibition of Fans by Seven Artists

KAIKOU" means "chance encounter" or "fateful meeting," and we chose this title as a place where the artists' personalities and sensitivities intersect.

This is a special exhibition in which seven artists reinterpret the traditional Japanese art form of the fan mask from the perspective of contemporary art, creating unique works of art.

Outline of the exhibition

Exhibition Title: "KAIKO: Exhibition of Fan Masks by Seven Artists

Period: July 11 (Friday) - September 10 (Wednesday), 2025, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

　　　　　　　　　*Open irregularly

Venue : HAKUCHIKUDO Ryosen, Gion Hanamikoji Store 2F

　　　　　　　　　(570-5, south side of Gion-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan)

Admission : Free

Sponsor :HAKUCHIKUDO

Participating artists: Yumihiko Amano / Yoshitaka Amano / Kota Iwatani / Gen Kobayashi / Yoji Shinkawa / Akemi Takada / Daisuke Takamori

*A limited number of fans based on the original drawings by the artists will be on sale at the exhibition.

HAKUCHIKUDO - Ryosen Gion Hanamikoji Store - OPEN July 7, 2025 (Monday)