Shiori Ichikawa Exhibition in Tokyo: “things happened”
Aug 28, 2026 at 12:00pm ~ Sep 20, 2026 at 4:00pm
Paintings inspired by encounters with urban animals come to K ART GALLERY in Omotesando from Aug. 28
Shiori Ichikawa presents her solo exhibition “things happened” at K ART GALLERY from Aug. 28 to Sept. 20, 2026. The Tokyo exhibition centers on paintings inspired by animals Ichikawa has encountered in the city.
She combines those real encounters with imagined narratives and personal interpretation. The resulting works ask viewers to consider emotions that cannot be directly observed or expressed through language.
Shiori Ichikawa Paints Encounters With Urban Animals
Ichikawa’s work often examines the relationship between humans and other living creatures.
For “things happened,” she begins with brief scenes she has witnessed in the city. She then imagines what the animals involved might have experienced or felt.
Rather than presenting these interpretations as fact, the paintings leave room for uncertainty. Ichikawa describes empathy and imagination as central to how viewers engage with the creatures depicted.
Ichikawa completed her master’s degree in printmaking at Tokyo University of the Arts in 2018. Her practice includes painting, drawing and silkscreen printmaking.
Contemporary Art at K ART GALLERY in Omotesando
“things happened” takes place at K ART GALLERY in Kita-Aoyama. The gallery opened in Omotesando in 2024 and presents painting, sculpture, photography and installation art.
The exhibition is normally open from 12pm to 6pm, Wednesday through Sunday. On Aug. 28, opening hours extend until 8pm, while the final day closes at 4pm.
Admission is free, according to Tokyo Art Beat. Omotesando Station’s B2 Exit is about a 1-minute walk from the gallery.
For more art around the city, see our guide to museums and art galleries in Tokyo. The Ron Mueck Retrospective at Mori Art Museum also runs through Sept. 23.
Looking ahead to September, Tokyo Gendai 2026 runs from Sept. 11–13.
“things happened” Exhibition Details
Dates: Aug. 28–Sept. 20, 2026
Hours: 12pm–6pm
Closed: Monday, Tuesday
Opening day: Aug. 28, 12pm–8pm
Final day: Sept. 20, 12pm–4pm
Admission: Free
Venue: K ART GALLERY
Address: 3-7-5 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku
Access: About 1 minute from Omotesando Station B2 Exit
See the official K ART GALLERY exhibition page for current exhibition information. More about Ichikawa’s work is available on the artist’s official website and Tokyo Art Beat.
Information
Start: Aug 28th 2026 at 12:00pm
End: Sep 20th 2026 at 4:00pm
Free
