Expanding Resonance

The Osaka Art & Design (OAD) event will transform the city into a comprehensive art and design exhibition for the second time from May 29th to June 25th, 2024. Throughout the month, around 50 venues from Umeda to Namba will offer visitors a variety of art, furniture and fashion. This year’s theme is Expanding Resonance, which aims to create interactions and unexpected synergies between participants, creating a vibrant atmosphere in the city.

Each organizer will present its own unique programme. The main Hankyu department store will host the Hankyu Art Fair 2024, featuring works by established artists such as Koei Nawa, Daisuke Ohba and Mika Shinagawa, as well as emerging talents. To capture the energy of contemporary Osaka, the Takashimaya Osaka store will showcase textiles created in collaboration with designer Reiko Sudo and studio we+. The official HIZO Market will showcase and sell prototypes and unique works that have yet to get launched.

British street artists Nick Walker and She One will be auctioning off their work. Other highlights include Maki Harigane’s wire anime sculptures and Yoshio Kubo’s NFT collection. Classical art will be represented by an exhibition celebrating the 160th anniversary of the birth of Takeuchi Seiho. Furniture lovers can enjoy the works of CondeHouse and products from the Asahikawa International Furniture Design Competition (IFDA).

Don’t miss the Night of a Million Candles (Chayamachi Slow Day 2024) on May 31st and the ART POP UP FAIR. The former invites residents to turn off their lights and light candles in the streets, creating an atmosphere of unity and community.