Osaka Art & Design 2025, held from May 28 to June 24, transforms Osaka into a creative hub across 60 venues in various districts.
Under the theme 'Overlaps — Where Passions Encounter,' the event showcases large-scale installations and exhibitions by emerging and established talents.
Highlights include collaborative installations by artists like Sayaka Miyata and Midori Hirota, and a special presentation by Joanna Hawrot.
Events like Yokai Unity and Hawrot's Unseen Threads celebrate traditional folklore and womanhood through colorful and wearable art.
The New Museum of Wonder presents a fusion of natural science and art by Sayaka Miyata and Midori Hirota at Osaka Umeda Twin Towers North.
Cassina showcases Charlotte Perriand's Indochine Chaise Longue and introduces a new industrialized model, marking the collection's 20th anniversary.
'One Million People's Candle Night' in Osaka brings a peaceful ambiance with candlelight art installations and collective lights-off moments.
Various exhibitions like 'Sense of Wonder' by Joe Takahashi and 'The Glitch' by Akira Terada offer unique perspectives through sculptural explorations and digital art.
An innovative display by Katsunari Shishido at Osaka Takashimaya Department Store explores the expressive potential of written language through spinning hiragana characters.
Osaka Art & Design 2025 fosters a global cultural dialogue by merging art, design, and architecture in venues across Osaka.