gallery UG is pleased to present 「Me and Me・You and I」by two of our represented artists Ryosuke KAWAHIRA and Kunihiko NOHARA, from Wednesday, August 12, 2026 to Tuesday, August 18th, 2026 at the special event space on the 7th floor of JR Nagoya Takashimaya.

We warmly invite you to come visit the exhibition if you are in Nagoya.



「Me and Me・You and I」

Ryosuke Kawahira and Kunihiko Nohara both use their personal experiences and feelings as a starting point, transforming them into familiar shapes.

The characters that appear in Kawahira’s artwork were born from his inner consciousness through childhood memories, fears and complexes. However, in contrast Nohara’s artwork draws from his own memories and moments of happiness while leaving the meaning and interpretation to the viewers.

The words “me (ぼく)”, “me (ボク)” and “me (僕)” within the exhibition’s title, while the same word refer to different subjects. “Me (ボク) represents the presence within the artist, while “you (キミ) ” represents the viewer that sees the art. And in the place where both meet, a new “me” (僕) rises.

Viewing a piece of art doesn’t mean learning about one’s story, it is about reconnecting with your own memories and emotions.

This exhibition attempts to explore the other “me” (僕) that appears between the artist’s “me” (ボク) and the viewer’s “you” (キミ).

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