New venue, new seasonーTokyo Gendai, the international art fair bringing together leading contemporary art galleries from Japan and around the world, moves to Ariake GYM-EX in central Tokyo for its fifth edition, taking place from Friday 5 to Sunday 7 November 2027 (VIP Preview and Vernissage: Thursday 4 November).
From emerging talents to internationally acclaimed artists, each gallery presents a carefully selected body of work. As much a place to discover and acquire art as a platform for cultural exchange between Japan’s art scene and the wider world, the fair is a catalyst for new encounters. Set in November, when Tokyo is aglow with autumn colour and art events unfold across the city, it offers a rare opportunity – just three days, once a year – to encounter and collect truly singular works.
Globally acclaimed galleries will once again come together, presenting across five key sectors. The sectors include the flagship “Galleries,” “Hana ‘Flower,'” and “Eda ‘Branch,'” alongside the newly introduced “Miki ‘Trunk,'” dedicated to works on paper including photography, drawing and prints. Additionally, “Tane ‘Seed,'” dedicated to presentations with a focus on digital media, returns for 2026.
This year’s popular “Art Talks” series once again brings together leading figures from across the art world to discuss the currents and trends shaping today’s art scene. The 2026 programme features nine panel sessions in which speakers share their insights and expertise, offering fair visitors an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the most pressing topics in the art industry today.
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