Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin is holding "ART@FUKUOKA," an exhibition and sale of more than 300 selected works across genres, including Japanese-style painting (Nihonga), Western-style painting (Yoga), Western painting, contemporary art, modern ceramics, and Art Nouveau. The lineup ranges from works by masters such as Shiko Munakata and Ryohei Koiso, who are esteemed as Japanese masters worldwide, to ambitious new works by popular and emerging artists who are currently attracting attention. The event runs from October 21 (Wed) to 26 (Mon).
The "ART Gallery & Cafe" on the 5th floor of the East Building (Elgala), one of the largest of its kind in Kyushu, has reached its first anniversary since opening, and the store is introducing an even wider range of art than before.
During the event, Fukuoka-born artist Ryohei Yamashita is scheduled to visit on October 24 (Sat) and 25 (Sun). A lottery sale is also planned for works by the popular artist Mifuu Oda.
- Participating artists and works on display are subject to change.
- Artist visits may be changed or canceled due to unavoidable circumstances.
- Some of the works featured may already have been sold before the event begins.
Special Feature I: Shiko Munakata
"Munakata of the World," Recognized for His Exceptional Talent
Woodblock artist Shiko Munakata earned international acclaim as "Munakata of the World" and established an unshakable reputation, including winning the grand prize at the 1956 Venice Biennale, a first for a Japanese artist. As a boy, he was moved by Van Gogh's painting "Sunflowers," which led him to aim to become an artist. He later became captivated by woodblock printing, a Japanese tradition, and opened up his own vibrant world of "板画" (woodblock prints) full of life.
Shiko Munakata, "Horned Owl" (みみずく図), 倭画, with a certificate of authenticity from the Shiko Munakata Authentication and Registration Committee, 34.5 × 44 cm
Special Feature II: Ryohei Koiso
A Master Who Continued to Paint His Eternal Admiration for Women
Ryohei Koiso was a Western-style painter active in the Showa era. He emerged while still a student at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts, and was highly regarded for depicting Japanese women with dignified realism, drawing on his excellent drawing skills. His style, which blends Japanese aesthetics with the foundation of the Western painting tradition, creates a serene atmosphere through its color tones and precise linework, and even expresses the inner emotions of women.
Special Feature III: Shun'ei Nishida
A Nihonga Painter Pursuing His Own World Rich in Poetic Feeling
Shun'ei Nishida graduated from the Nihonga department of Musashino Art University in 1977. In 1983, at the age of 29, he received the Yamatane Museum of Art Excellence Award, and he gained recognition early on as an artist who would carry the Nihonga world forward. He pursues outstanding descriptive power and compositional skill, and in recent years has created his own poetic world of Nishida art, weaving grand narratives on the themes of "the coexistence of humans and nature" and "the cycle of life."
He became a member of the Japan Art Academy in 2017 and was appointed chairman of the Japan Art Institute (日本美術院) in 2026, and remains active across a wide range of fields as an artist representing the Nihonga world.
Shun'ei Nishida, "Fresh Green Stream" (清緑の沢), Nihonga, No. 8 size
Special Feature IV: Hiroko Toyama
A Notable Female Painter Depicting the Celebration of Life
Hiroko Toyama was born in Miyazaki Prefecture in 1984 and graduated from the Nihonga course of the Department of Art and Crafts, Faculty of Art, at Kyoto University of Art and Design in 2010. Her graduation work received the President's Prize and the Senju Prize. Her works are characterized by contemporary depictions of golden clouds using various kinds of leaf. With happiness and the joy of life as her themes, she continues to paint wild birds and a variety of animals and plants living in the present in vivid colors, with a sense of celebration and praise.
Hiroko Toyama, "A Time of Blessing" (祝福の時), mineral pigments, gold leaf, hemp paper, No. 10 S size
Special Feature V: Ryohei Yamashita
A Fukuoka-Born Artist on the Rise
Ryohei Yamashita was born in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1973. He studied visual communication, centered on moving images, at the Kyushu Institute of Design, and after street art activities in Fukuoka, moved his base to Kanagawa Prefecture in 2002 and began full-fledged creative work. He has drawn considerable attention for projects including covers of the magazine Tarzan, sports visuals for brands such as Nike, the official visual of the Yokohama Marathon, and the stained glass at Gaienmae Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, and he is expected to be even more active as a contemporary artist.
Ryohei Yamashita, "Sunset view 2," acrylic on canvas, 80.3 × 80.3 cm, 2022
Artist Visit Information
- Dates: October 24 (Sat) and 25 (Sun), 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Location: At the artist's booth within the event
- The schedule may change depending on circumstances.
Selected Highlights
Nobuyuki Shimamura, "ロジェ", archival print, ed. 175, 38 × 38 cm, 2011
Naoki Nomura, "Mountain Sisters' Eatery" (山姉妹食堂), ceramic, 26.5 × 48 × 19 cm, 2022
Mifuu Oda, "Goodbye, Someone I Love" (さよなら大好きな人), acrylic on canvas, 40 × 50 cm, 2025
This work is sold by lottery. During the event period of October 21 (Wed) to 26 (Mon), fill out the entry form available at the venue and drop it in the entry box.
Daum (ドーム), "Tanetsukebana Motif Vase" (タネツケバナ文花器), H33.5, circa 1900
Access
- Nishitetsu Train: Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station
- Nishitetsu Bus: "Tenjin Daimaru-mae" or "Nishitetsu Bus Terminal-mae" stop
- Subway Nanakuma Line: Tenjin-minami Station
Address: Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin, 1-4-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka 810-8717
Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin Website
https://www.daimaru.co.jp/fukuoka/
