Exhibitions

「Wind Bandage」　Styrene print 　9.13x12.91in


TAKESHI Wei Exhibition「Uneasiness」
February 1st (sat) - February 16th (sun), 2025
Open every day during the exhibition period 10am-6pm
Venue: Mizoe Art Gallery,Tokyo

From 2019 to 2022, Takeshi Wei worked on, and completed, a ceiling painting for the Saieizan Kozan Temple, located deep in the mountains of Bungo Takada. His new work, a large folding screen entitled “Under the Cherry Blossom Tree,” which he suspended all other activities to create, evokes the sense of all things being in a constant state of flux. When asked if this is a culmination of his artistic career, he says it is, in fact, a new departure point. In addition to sculptures made from driftwood and scrap wood, his recent wild-fired ceramic works, created in Itoshima, remind viewers of the strength that resides in ordinary objects that might otherwise be overlooked. We invite you to visit the exhibition, which will be his first in seven years, to witness the new world of Takeshi Wei.
Kazunobu Abe, Mizoe Art Gallery

Takeshi Wei (Artist)
Biography/Born in Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto in 1947. Received Merit Award in Nishinihon Art Award Exhibition, Niki Prize in Niki Award Exhibition, and Encouragement Award and Merit Award in Yasuda Kasai Foundation of Art Award. Illustrated for the novel “Monogatari No Kobako” on Nishinippon Shimbun, the novel “Last Train” by Tetsuzo Fukuzawa with etching, and more. Currently independent.Created the ceiling painting for Saieizan Kozan Temple (Bungo Takada City, Kunisaki Pennisula, Japan) from 2019 to 2022.


「Under the cherry tree」　Tempera, Oil painting 　68.89x70.47in/Two-panel folding screen



「Remains of Porto」　Terracotta （Open burning）　6.96x9.01x(t)1.85in


「5109　Smells」　Terracotta （Open burning）, Steel　5x5.27x(h)11.96in


「Sleeping Abandoned House」　Drawing　21.18x28.58in

Pierre-Auguste Renoir《 Buste de jeune fille nue 》 Oil on canvas, 16.14 × 15in, 1890-1891

New Year Masterpieces Exhibition
January 6th(Mon) – February 2nd (Sun), 2025
10:00am-6:00pm (Open every day during the event)
Venue MIZOE ART GALLERY FUKUOKA

Greetings
We would like to wish you a Happy New Year.　
We express our sincerest gratitude for your patronage and support. Since the opening of Mizoe Art Gallery, our core concept has been to "provide high quality works of art that are not influenced by trends or the changing times, but continue to move our hearts throughout the ages”.
With this in mind, we are proud to present a collection of masterpieces from our collection.
We will continue to do our best in seeking art that will remain of value in the future, and deliver it to you, in the hope of contributing to the revitalization of the art scene in Fukuoka.
We sincerely look forward to seeing you at the gallery.

Main exhibiting artists
Pablo Picasso / Henri Matisse / Pierre-Auguste Renoir / Marc Chagall / Paul Klee / Jean Duduffet /
Tsuguharu Fujita / Hanjiro Sakamoto / Toshiyuki Hasegawa / Zenzaburo Kojima / Gentaro Koito / Takuji Nakamura / Noriyuki Ushijima / Kotaro Migishi / Yasuo Kazuki / Wasaburo Itozono /Chozaburo Inoue / Chutsu Imanishi / Rei Kamoi / Genichiro Inokuma / Kokuta Suda / Kyuzaburo Ito / Kumi Sugai / Zenzo Sakamoto / Teppei Ujiyama / Yasukazu Tabuchi / Yasuki Kanayama / Chimei Hamada / Tatsuo Ikeda / Hiroki Oda / Ryo Hirano / Gyoji Nomiyama / Tomonori Toyofuku, etc.



Tsuguharu Fujita 《 Sleeping Woman 》 Oil on canvas, 10.70×13.58in, 1951


Gyoji Nomiyama《 A mining town in Belgium 》Oil on canvas,23.85×28.42in, 1955


Genichiro Inokuma 《 GREEN STREETS 》Aacryl, 60.23 x 50in, 1966


Tomonori Toyofuku 《 Untitled 》,Wood carving, painted, silver leaf,8.85 x 7.28 x 1.37in,1966


Tatsuo Ikeda 《 Long man 》, Ink,15×10.35in,1954

"Flowers of a Planet", 91 x 116.7cm 2024

Ben Oga Exhibition “Numerous Worlds”
December 7th (Sat) – December 25th (Wed), 2024
Open every day during the exhibition period 10am-6pm
Venue: Mizoe Art Gallery, Tokyo

●The artist will be at the gallery on:
December 7th (Sat), 8th (Sun), and 9th (Mon) 12pm-6pm

●Event
Gallery talk “the Universe of the Soul”
Date: December 8th (Sun) 3pm~

A sky full of stars, and beneath it expands the earth, nature and the countless creatures that inhabit it. Can this be a scene from a planet in a universe far away? Or even another world that exists in a different dimension from ours?
Ben Oga ponders the many worlds that may exist, depicting the intertwined activities of living beings and the stories of their souls. Although a world of imagination, that of Ben Oga’s work evokes a sense of nostalgia. We may be connected, in some way, to an unseen and distant world. It gives me such a feeling, something akin to hope. Please come and enjoy the exhibition.
Kazunobu Abe, Mizoe Art Gallery

Ben Oga
Born in Matsuyama city, Ehime Prefecture in 1971.
Graduated from Osaka Sogo College of Design, picture book illustration course.
Held a number of solo and group exhibitions inside and outside of Japan.
Won the grand prize at the Message from the Young Artists Show, and the Hakone Open-air Museum prize at the Japanese Nature Painting Exhibition.
Illustrated the cover page of "the Disease of Soseki Natsume and 'Ten Nights’ Dream" by Norihiko Miyoshi, "Thoughts on Modern Folk Tales" by Miyoko Matsutani, and more.
Appeared on the TV programme “Breakzenya ~ Next Generation Artists ~” by BS Fuji Television on January 12th, 2018.
Designed the cover art and illustration for “Unknown Friend” by Marcelo Birmajer, published by Fukuinkan Shoten, 2021.
Published the poetry and art book “Universe of the Heart”, 2024.

《 Eastside-MS10 》47.71X28.62in　Oil painting　2024

Myung Sik Kim Exhibition「A Message of Hope and Peace」
November 16th (Sat) - December 1st (Sun), 2024
Open every day during the exhibition period 10am-6pm
Venue: Mizoe Art Gallery, Tokyo

●Opening party and Live painting
November 16th (Sat), 2pm-

●The artist will be at the gallery on,
November 16th and 17th, 11am~6pm

During his stay in New York City from 2004 to 2005, while on a train running through the suburbs, Myung Sik Kim looked out the window and saw rows of houses resembling faces of people he had seen in Soho. He decided to paint this, and thus, began the series entitled “East Side Story”.
The colorful houses lined up, huddling closely together represent people of all different races living happily amongst one another, as well as the four seasons seen in the abundant nature of Yongin, A city near Seoul where Kim now resides. Moreover, "East" symbolizes the hope of the rising sun, and these works embody Kim’s prayer for peace.
For Myung Sik Kim, who is based in Seoul and New York, and works internationally, this will be his first solo exhibition in Japan in five years, the last being in 2019. Please come and see it.
Kazunobu Abe, Mizoe Art Gallery

Myung Sik Kim/ Born in 1950 in Seoul, Korea.
Graduated from Chung Ang University, Department of Fine Arts, Painting in 1974.
Completed the master’s degree course in Western painting at Chung Ang University in1980.
Research Professor at Long Island University, New York in 2004.
Research Professor at Kyushu Sangyo University, Faculty of Art and Design, Fukuoka in 2010.
Retired and became Emeritus Professor at Dong-A University, Department of Fine Arts, September 2015.
Held Solo exhibitions in New York, Tokyo, Kobe, Sapporo, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Seoul, Pusan, Sydney, Madrid, Vancouver, Miami, and various other countries.


《 Eastside-MS05 》 41.73×17.91in Oil painting　2024

《 Space 》F50 459.44x358.26in 2024

Satoru MINAMI Exhibition
November 9th (Sat) - November 24th (Sun), 2024
The artist will be at the gallery on November 9,10,22,23,24
10:00am-6:00pm (Open every day during the event)
Venue: MIZOE ART GALLERY FUKUOKA

The often-overlooked world of flora found on the roadside.
Weeds quietly blooming and small insects living their lives.
With attention focused on this, depicted are the changing seasons and the world of coexisting creatures.
We hope you will feel and understand the artist Satoshi Minami's gaze upon such a world.
Kazunobu Abe, Mizoe Art Gallery

Satoru MINAMI
1965 Born in Oita
Graduated from Tama Art University, Department of Painting, Japanese Painting Major.
2012 Original artwork for the rugs at Holt Hall OITA
2015 Exhibited at the Kaii Higashiyama Memorial Nikkei Nihonga Grand Prize Exhibition
Currently, a member of Nitten and a professor at the Faculty of Art,Kyushu Sangyo University.


《 Patch of grass 》F150 894.88x715.74in

ART TAIPEI 2024
台北國際藝術博覽會

Overview

▍SVIP Preview
2024/10/24 (Thu) 12:00-21:00

▍VIP Preview
2024/10/24 (Thu) 15:00-21:00
2024/10/25 (Fri) 11:00-14:00

▍Public Opening
2024/10/25 (Fri) 14:00-19:00
2024/10/26 (Sat) 11:00-19:00
2024/10/27 (Sun) 11:00-19:00
2024/10/28 (Mon) 11:00-18:00

▍Venue
aipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall 1
No.5, Sec. 5, Xinyi Rd., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City 110, Taiwan
https://2024.art-taipei.com/taipei/en/

Booth No. G15

弓手 研平 / Kenpei YUNDE

《 Apple Forest and Creatures Gathered at Pond on a Happy Morning 》 112x145.5cm oil on canvas 2024

小松 孝英 / Takahide KOMATSU

《 Dancing Butterflies 》 116.7x72.7cm acrylic,goldleaf on canvas 2024

塩月 桃甫 / Toho SHIOTSUKI

《 Pomegranate 》 22x27.3cm oil on canvas

柴田七美 / Nami SHIBATA

《 Untitled 》 53x45.5cm oil on canvas 2024

《Tei hea outou?》63.8X63.8 in　Oil, gesso on panel　2024

Takashi YATOJI Exhibition「Where are you going?」
October 19th (Sat) - November 4th (Mon), 2024
Open every day during the exhibition period 10am-6pm
Venue: Mizoe Art Gallery, Tokyo

●The artist will be at the gallery on:
October 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th
November 2nd, 3rd


●Live drawing event
October 20th (Sun), 2pm-



Takashi Yatoji depicts the ordinary world around us. Plants, landscapes, and groups of people, things we catch sight of frequently and unconsciously, sooner or later become the subject of his paintings. After repeated drawings and with the lines as the base, he turns what he sees into paintings using various materials and techniques. Lines that are tense, momentary and moving, born through conflict, and independent. These overlap, accompanied by space and color, to expand the painting into two, three dimensions. We hope you will enjoy the world of Takashi Yatoji's paintings.
Kazunobu Abe, Mizoe Art Gallery



Takashi YATOJI / Born in Aichi Prefecture, in 1990.
Graduated form Saga University Graduate School of Education, Department of Education with a major in Art Education in 2015. Received the Saga Prefecture Governor’s Prize at the 62nd Saga Prefecture Art Exhibition in 2012. Received Grand Prize at the 22nd Eiten for ‘Figures and Customs’, Grand Prize at the 63rd Saga Prefecture Art Exhibition, Saga Chamber of Commerce and Industry Association Prize, Honorable Mention at the 1st YWCA (Yamanashi Wine & Art Auction), Honorable Mention at the 22nd MCAGP (Mitsubishi Corporation Art Gate Program), and became a MCAGP scholarship student in 2013. Held a solo exhibition at Okawa city Seiriki Museum of Art in 2019.


Takashi Yatoji Exhibition
【Something that is no one】
Date: October 26(sun)- November 15(fri), 2024
Time: During store business hours (until 6pm on the final day)
Place: GINZA TSUTAYA BOOKS, Art Wall

《 Never Ending Season 》P50 45.94×31.61in

Keiichi Inoue Exhibition
October 12 (Saturday) - October 27 (Sunday), 2024
Open every day during the exhibition period 10am-6pm
Venue: Mizoe Art Gallery, Fukuoka

Keiichi Inoue and Mizoe Art Gallery’s relationship goes way back to 16 years ago, when the gallery first opened.
I am always fascinated by his free and instinctive works as well as his way of life as a painter.
We hope you will enjoy his unique view of the world in this exhibition.
Mizoe Art Gallery, Kazunobu Abe


《 Chaos 》P25　31.61×23.85in

《 Town with a song 》 oil on canvas, 16.14×13.03inch, 2024

Satoru Jogasaki Exhibition "Message of color"
September. 28th (Sat) - October 14th (Mon), 2024
10:00am-6:00pm (Open every day during the event)
Venue: MIZOE ART GALLERY TOKYO

●The Artist will be at the gallery on September 28th


“The star of this exhibition is ‘color’”, says Mr. Satoru Jogasaki.

The colors and forms in the calm of daily life, the relationship between objects, and the echoes formed as it all interweaves. Until now, this was the artistic language chosen to address and pose questions to the viewer.

The artworks in this exhibition were created with a paint brush in hand, and a hope that “color” will stand by and support the viewer in overcoming sadness and anxiety.

Please enjoy the world of Satoru Jogazaki, filled with poetic sentiment and tenderness.

Mizoe Art Gallery, Kazunobu Abe

●Special Event:
"Listen to the paintings, look at the sounds"
Date & Time: September 28th, from 3:30pm
Location: Mizoe Art Gallery Tokyo

There will be a performance at the gallery by Ms. Ritsuko Ninomiya, who will be playing the viola. We invite you to let the sound of the viola ease the mind, as you walk around the exhibition, fully emersed in the artistic world of Satoru Jogasaki.



Satoru JOGASAKI
Born in 1950. Graduated from Tama Art University. Lives in Kagoshima. Received Ebihara Prize at MINAMI-NIHON Art Exhibition, Special Merit Award at the Ueno Royal Museum Grand Prize Exhibition (Hakone Open-air Museum Prize), Yasui Award Exhibition, Grand Prize at the Wind Arts Exhibition Biennale Makurazaki, Contemporary Art Exhibition of Japan. Exhibitions (solo/group) / “The Sower” at Nanmeikan, “Bowl of Wind” at Miyake Museum of Art, Keio Department Store, Yamakataya Art Gallery, the Ueno Royal Museum, and Tokyo Station gallery. Mizoe Art Gallery Fukuoka and Fukuoka Asian Art Museum held his solo exhibition at the same time in 2021. Public Collection/ Kagoshima Prefectural Office, Kagoshima City Museum of Art, the Ueno Royal Museum, Nanmeikan Cultural Resource Center, Nagashima Museum, Miyake Museum of Art, and more.


《 La mer 》 oil on canvas, 20.7×17.9inch, 2024 

《 Eastside-SE03 》13.14X9.48in　Oil painting　2024

Myung Sik Kim Exhibition「A Message of Hope and Peace」
September 14th (Sat) - September 29th (Sun), 2024
Open every day during the exhibition period 10am-6pm
Venue: Mizoe Art Gallery, Fukuoka

●Opening Party
September 14th (Sat), 4pm-

●The artist will be at the gallery on,
September 14th and 15th, 2pm~6pm
September 17th-23rd, 2pm~5pm

During his stay in New York City from 2004 to 2005, while on a train running through the suburbs, Myung Sik Kim looked out the window and saw rows of houses resembling faces of people he had seen in Soho. He decided to paint this, and thus, began the series entitled “East Side Story”.
The colorful houses lined up, huddling closely together represent people of all different races living happily amongst one another, as well as the four seasons seen in the abundant nature of Yongin, A city near Seoul where Kim now resides. Moreover, "East" symbolizes the hope of the rising sun, and these works embody Kim’s prayer for peace.
For Myung Sik Kim, who is based in Seoul and New York, and works internationally, this will be his first solo exhibition in Japan in five years, the last being in 2019. Please come and see it.
Kazunobu Abe, Mizoe Art Gallery

Myung Sik Kim/ Born in 1950 in Seoul, Korea.
Graduated from Chung Ang University, Department of Fine Arts, Painting in 1974.
Completed the master’s degree course in Western painting at Chung Ang University in1980.
Research Professor at Long Island University, New York in 2004.
Research Professor at Kyushu Sangyo University, Faculty of Art and Design, Fukuoka in 2010.
Retired and became Emeritus Professor at Dong-A University, Department of Fine Arts, September 2015.
Held Solo exhibitions in New York, Tokyo, Kobe, Sapporo, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Seoul, Pusan, Sydney, Madrid, Vancouver, Miami, and various other countries.


《 Eastside-MS05 》 41.73×17.91in Oil painting　2024