We are pleaseed to announce the art initiatives of some of our Official Partners.
SMBC Group has proudly served as the Principal Partner of Tokyo Gendai since its inception. We support artists and offer opportunities for people to engage with art through event sponsorships and exhibitions at our headquarters. At the Earth Garden on the 1st floor of the SMBC East Building, we hold art events irregularly. The next event “SMBC ART HQ Part3” is scheduled from September 30 to October 25. Admission is free. We look forward to welcoming you.
Christian Dior – a gallery owner and collector before becoming a couturier – was a friend and loyal supporter of the artists of his time. Today, the House of Dior remains faithful to this heritage, celebrating and supporting art in all its forms and perpetuating a vibrant dialogue between fashion and contemporary creation.
Perrier-Jouët is one of France’s most historic Champagne houses, founded in 1811 by Pierre-Nicolas Perrier and Rose-Adélaïde Jouët. United by their love of art and nature, they passed on a unique botanical legacy. In 1902, Art Nouveau pioneer Emile Gallé designed the iconic Japanese anemone motif, symbolizing the Maison’s bond with nature. Since 2012 Perrier-Jouët has been collaborating with creative talents inspired by nature and sharing their works at major art fairs around the world.
Hibiki, meaning “Resonance” has been embraced as the paragon of Japanese Artistry, the very product of Japanese nature and people. Harmonious, blossoming and subtle, Hibiki celebrates an unrivaled art of blending, fine craftsmanship. Rooted in the Japanese sense of beauty, the Hibiki bottle features the 24 seasons of Japan as jewel-like facets with a Echizen Washi Paper Label and the Calligraphy. The Hibiki limited editions collaborated with Japanese traditional crafts Aritayaki, Kutaniyaki.
Today, LALIQUE ART places the expertise of Lalique at the service of major contemporary artists, designers with flair, and cultural foundations; the aim is to create unique and exceptional works of art. LALIQUE ART offers artists new inspirations and motifs, using the interplay of light, transparency, color and contours. This extraordinary encounter between art and crystal is giving rise to new forms of creative expression.
The Westin Yokohama is a luxury hotel dedicated to wellness of body and mind, with a deep connection to art. Guests are greeted by Departure, a metal sculpture by Takeharu Nakabayashi inspired by a sailing ship, evoking a quiet sense of anticipation. Throughout the hotel, around 500 artworks by Japanese and international artists—including abstract ink and oil paintings by Yuri Kabata—reflect themes of nature and Japanese aesthetics, enriching the space and gently stimulating the senses.
Established in 1950 and located in Tennoz, Tokyo, Warehouse TERRADA has developed dedicated storage services for highly specialized items such as artworks and wine. In recent years, the company has opened a museum of contemporary art and architecture, an art gallery cafe, an art materials lab, and a large scale gallery complex. Through these initiatives, it provides services that contribute to revitalizing the art market and developing Tennoz into the world’s most exciting art capital.
The origins of Karimoku Furniture date back to 1940, when Shohei Kato took over a longstanding timber company and established a small woodworking shop in the town of Kariya, Aichi. Building upon the concept of manufacturing high-tech and high-touch products, the company established bases in timber production areas and soon developed into one of Japan’s leading manufacturers of wooden furniture.
Our mission is to build a fairer economy based on our expertise in real estate and architecture. The real estate industry has been driven by overwhelming capital power and economic logic. To open even a crack in that structure, we use crowdfunding—a method that enables broad participation. Through this, we aim to help create a society where values not bound by economic rationality alone can thrive, fostering an ecosystem where the pursuit of profit and the respect for cultural values coexist.
Centered around the “Tokyo Gendai” exhibition period, “Yokohama Art Voyage” will feature diverse art programs across the city’s creative hubs.
Diverse programs will enliven Yokohama, including exhibitions by alternative art spaces active in Asia, accessible workshops, an art festival using the city streets as its stage, and artists creating works in public. Come join us on a journey through Yokohama connected by art.
Participating Venues:
・Art Center NEW
・Hatsuko-Hondecho area
・Zou-no-hana Terrace
・ExPLOT Studio
・BankPark YOKOHAMA
・MinatonoArt＋（plus）
・Yokohama Museum of Art
