
30 Artists to Watch — Selected by Kyoto Art Gallery
From serene landscapes filled with memory to vivid abstractions and whimsical illustrations—
this Viewing Room presents 30 standout artists curated by Kyoto Art Gallery, each offering a unique voice and vision.
Explore the depth and diversity of today’s Japanese art scene through these remarkable creators.
Kyoto Art Gallery (KAG) works with outstanding artists across Japan,
bringing their diverse expressions to the global art community.
This Viewing Room introduces 30 highly recommended contemporary artists from the KAG network.
Whether through still life, abstraction, minimalism, pop art, Japanese-style painting, collage, or character-based work,
each artist presents a personal response to the times we live in.
What unites them is the quiet strength to move the viewer—
you may just find the one artwork that speaks directly to your heart.
To collectors worldwide:
Experience the vibrant energy of contemporary Japanese art through these 30 voices.