ストリートとアートが交差する、東京の夏展覧会まとめ
From solo shows by underground legends to curated group exhibitions and magazine collaborations, here’s a curated list of standout exhibitions/events that explore the boundaries of street culture, contemporary art, and graffiti, worth catching, in Tokyo and other cities around during this summer season.
1. THREE POINT
📍 Magpie Cafe, Harajuku
🗓 July 12–26, 2025 (Opening Reception: July 11–12, 17:30–22:00)
🕒 11:00–17:30 (Closed Sundays)
A fresh group exhibition at the cozy Magpie Cafe featuring three emerging artists. Expect illustrations, zines, and expressive street-style canvases. This is a local, intimate show where Tokyo’s alternative creative energy quietly shines.
2. NANAKUSE — Thoughts and Traces Etched into a Single Artwork
📍 DIESEL ART GALLERY, Shibuya
🗓 July 26 — October 15, 2025 (Opening Reception: July 25)
Curated by SHINTORA GARO, this exhibition invites seven artists to display just one artwork each — but alongside the creative process behind it: notes, sketches, experiments. Featuring renowned artists like Usugrow, Shohei Otomo, and SNIPE1, this show redefines minimal curation with maximum impact.
Featuring : USUGROW @usugrow IMAONE @imaone SHOHEI OTOMO @shohei_otomo FATE @fate_sca NISHI @nishi_8nine SNIPE1 @fukitalltokyo TENGAONE @tengaone
3. NAZE — “Oh!Me!Yeah!Get!” (Tokyo × LA)
📍 CEKAI GARAGE, Tokyo
🗓 Opening Reception: July 11, 18:00–23:00
Tokyo-based artist NAZE makes his U.S. solo debut, then brings the energy back home with a cross-cultural show featuring LA artists. The exhibit embraces chaos, found objects, and absurd beauty. Expect silkscreen workshops and surprise guests throughout.
4. KAC Solo Exhibition — “Me to Me” (Eye to Eye)
📍 YOD TOKYO, Harajuku
🗓 July 11–23, 2025 (Opening Party: July 11, 17:30–19:30)
🕒 11:00–19:00
KAC’s solo exhibition explores introspection through his iconic “eye” motif. This body of work contemplates the chaos of daily life and the act of confronting one’s true self. Immersive, raw, and emotional.
5. ESOW × KAWA — “River Play / 川遊び” Vol.10
📍 Good Mellows, Kamakura
🗓 July 19 — August 3, 2025 (Opening Party: July 19, 18:00–23:00)
🕒 12:00–18:30 (Closed Tuesdays)
A summer tradition returns to Kamakura, blending graffiti, photography, and DJ culture. Legendary Tokyo artist ESOW joins forces with the KAWA collective and more. Expect art, tacos, and good beats by the beach.
6. OLLIE × KIOSCO × PATROL — Graffiti & Magazine Culture Exhibition
📍 KIOSCO (Koenji) & PATROL (Sangenjaya)
🗓 July 19–21, 2025
🕒 KIOSCO: 14:00–19:00 | PATROL: varies by day (up to 5:00 AM on July 19)
Magazine lovers rejoice — OLLIE hosts a triple collaboration for the release of their graffiti-themed issue. Featuring archives, indie zines, merch, and exhibitions by artists like MOSU, GECKA, and PUSHU. Day and night vibes guaranteed.
7. The Flowering of Culture — Botanical Art Exhibition
📍 BARM, Niigata (Minamiuonuma)
🗓 July 15–21, 2025
🕒 13:00–21:00
🎟 Free Entry
Nine artists present work inspired by flowers — across painting, apparel, and living plants. Featuring artists like NAZE, PUTS, and TIM KOJIMA, this beautifully curated show brings color and emotion to rural Japan. Bonus: local fireworks festivals on July 16 & 19.
8. Thierry Noir — “Rush Hour” Tokyo Exhibition
📍 Phillips Auction Space, Roppongi, Tokyo
🗓 July 9–31, 2025 (Opening Reception: July 9, 17:00–19:00)
🕒 11:00–18:00 (Closed weekends)
Known for painting the Berlin Wall, Thierry Noir brings his bold, iconic style to Asia for the first time. Rare 1980s pieces and large-scale murals fill this landmark retrospective — celebrating four decades of anti-establishment color and form.
