gallery UG Tennoz is pleased to present a solo exhibition by Sakura IDEMOTO, titled “Seiyakutei,” on view from Friday, July 3 through Saturday, July 25, 2026.
After completing her Master’s degree at the Graduate School of Art and Design at Joshibi University of Art and Design and spending a year working in Paris, Idemoto has been based in her hometown of Kure City, Hiroshima since 2025.
Her practice explores the subtle fluctuations of time, sensation, and the allure of space through a distinctive interplay of realistic depictions of familiar landscapes and abstract expression.
gallery UG Fukuoka is pleased to present the featured artist 「SHETA」from Wednesday, July 8th, 2026 to Tuesday, July 28th, 2026.
This exhibition features artworks by SHETA created with the theme of 「LOVE & PEACE」.
Using warm colors and a distinct perspective, the time spent with family and friends, along with the happiness and joy found in casual normal life are portrayed.
SHETA’s art soothes the heart, brings smiles and a sense of happiness to the viewer. We warmly invite you to come visit the exhibition.
Artist in Attendance: Saturday, July 18th: 15:00 - 19:00 / Sunday, July 19th: 10:00 - 19:00 / Monday (holiday), July 20th: 11:00 - 17:00
Live Art Production: Sunday, July 19th: 11:00 - 18:00 / Monday (holiday), July 20th: 12:00 - 16:00
Artist: SHETA
Originally from Shounan. SHETA creates art with the theme of “LOVE&PEACE” that is full of familiarity and humor using vibrant colors and bold, powerful lines.
He has collaborated with le coq sportif, COACH, STAR WARS, has drawn CD covers and merchandise illustrations for musicians as well. He has also created mural art as well.
Major artworks include projects for COACH, STAR WARS, Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo,
EARTHMANS HOTELS, le coq sportif, FILA, KIEHL’S, BULK HOMME, RIP SLYME, TACO BELL, Iwamotoji Temple (the 37th temple of the Shikoku Prigrimage in Koichi); SAKURA SABO, Sekijuku, Tokaido road (Mie) and more.
We are pleased to announce that gallery UG will participate in the Fine Art Collection, held at Matsuzakaya Nagoya from Wednesday, July 8 to Monday, July 13, 2026.
The exhibition will feature a diverse selection of works by gallery UG represented artist Takaoki Tajima, including sculptures, paintings on canvas, and drawings.
"Takaoki TAJIMA — Transforming the World Through Humor"
Born into a family of Buddhist sculptors spanning five generations, Takaoki Tajima is an artist whose practice explores the fundamental question of how we perceive the world through sculpture, painting, and language.
While drawing inspiration from the legacy of modern sculptors such as Rodin, Churyo Sato, and Yasutake Funakoshi, the core of Tajima's artistic expression lies in the spirit of humor—transforming absurdity and melancholy into laughter.
His signature two-headed-proportion figures, standing in calm, neutral poses, and his characters with multifaceted expressions may appear playful at first glance. Beneath their lighthearted appearance, however, lies an honest reflection of truths quietly drawn from the ordinary moments of everyday life.
Moving fluidly between sculpture, two-dimensional works, and language, Tajima transforms even pessimistic themes into works imbued with wit and humor. This distinctive balance has earned him not only widespread recognition in Japan but also enthusiastic support throughout Asia and the broader international contemporary art scene.
We warmly invite you to visit our booth if you are in the area. We look forward to welcoming you.
"Connecting artworks to people, connecting people to each other through art."
galleryUG are always there for our artists.
We will grow together with the artists and support them from production to promotion.
We aim to further enrich and expand the contemporary art scene by proposing the ideal way for galleries to be.
I express visions inspired by ordinary daily life, where animals happily coexist and warm feelings of nostalgia prevail. I hope viewers will cherish their imagination, which is often overlooked in today's fast-paced world, and the time they spend relaxing. Through my work, I encourage them to freely imagine the stories that lie beyond the artwork.
In moments when I feel like I’m in a place independent of my surroundings,
I sometimes feel like I’m in a different time and space.
The feeling is like clouds or smoke that change shape with no regard for time
that people have to live by, and it also feels like a space of my own.
To turn, various scenes that came up in my imagination from things I encountered.
To express freedom, time and desires that are on the verge of being discarded from memory.
That is what is important, in order for me to be me and for a person to be them self.
2F TERRADA ART COMPLEX Ⅱ, 1-32-8, Higashishinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
8 minutes walk from Tennozu Isle Station on the Tokyo Waterfront Area Rapid Transit Rinkai Line(Exit B)
11 minutes walk from Tokyo Monorail Haneda Airport Line Tennozu Isle Station(Central Exit)
Hours and holidays follow those of Fukuoka Tenjin.
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Studio MOKU
This is a production studio dedicated to gallery UG’s represented artists, established in 2020. It was founded to support and engage with artists from a long-term perspective.
