Osaka Art & Design 2024: Unleashing Creativity Across the Cityscape, A Four-Week Art Extravaganza Across 50 Venues
Osaka Art & Design (OAD) is returning for its second year! From May 29 to June 25, 2024, you can expect an extraordinary four-week extravaganza that will transform the streets of Osaka into a sprawling canvas of art and design. This vibrant event will invite visitors to immerse themselves in a dynamic showcase across 50 venues throughout the city.
The heart of OAD will be the bustling north-south avenue from Umeda to Namba, where a diverse array of passionate creators will captivate audiences with their unique artistic expressions. From galleries to boutiques, attendees can discover and appreciate a rich tapestry of artworks, furniture pieces, and fashion items. What's more, many of these remarkable creations will be available for purchase, offering a rare opportunity for art enthusiasts and collectors to own a piece of this vibrant event.
Building upon the resounding success of its inaugural year, which drew 50 exhibitors, 150 artists and designers, and over 80,000 visitors, OAD 2024 aims to elevate the festival to new heights with expanded support and participation from hosting organizations.
This year's event, "Expanding Resonance," is a call for participants to forge meaningful connections and embrace diversity. By candidly expressing themselves and breaking free from conventions, they can unleash fresh energy and creativity in Osaka's vibrant urban landscape. The event aims to create an atmosphere of dynamic collaboration and exploration, where unexpected synergies can flourish, and new opportunities can arise.
As Osaka gears up for Expo 2025, the city is alive with a unique vibrancy, drawing creators from across Japan, particularly the Kansai region, to converge at OAD. This annual spectacle not only celebrates Osaka's rich cultural identity but also serves as a global showcase of the city's creative prowess. Through collaborative efforts with department stores, galleries, and businesses spanning Kita to Minami, OAD is positioning Osaka as a beacon of creativity and innovation on the world stage, and we invite you to be part of this exciting journey.
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The Osaka Art & Design 2024, a highly anticipated event, will redefine the city's artistic landscape with its captivating programs. The Hankyu Department Store Osaka Umeda Main Store, one of the hosts, will present the Hankyu Art Fair 2024. This platform is not just an exhibition but a marketplace for remarkable artworks. It will feature creations by renowned artists like Kohei Nawa, Daisuke Ohba, and Mika Shinagawa, each with their unique style and perspective, alongside emerging talents. The fair's goal is to not only showcase these artworks but also to make art a part of everyday life, a norm rather than an exception.
The Hankyu Department Store Osaka Umeda Main Store is among the hosts presenting the Hankyu Art Fair 2024. This platform will exhibit and sell remarkable artworks created by renowned artists such as Kohei Nawa, Daisuke Ohba, and Mika Shinagawa alongside emerging talents. The goal of the fair is not only to showcase these artworks but also to normalize the integration of art into everyday life.
As an official program of OAD 2024, HIZO Market stands as a testament to innovation, showcasing prototypes and treasured works that have undergone rigorous experimentation and refinement. This market seeks to cultivate a new creation market, showcasing the ingenuity and dedication of creators in their quest for artistic excellence.
The multitude of individual events under OAD 2024's banner is set to unveil new horizons in art and design, offering attendees a unique opportunity to explore the diverse and dynamic creative landscape of Osaka. With a mission to showcase Osaka's exceptional creativity to the world and breathe new life into the art and design scene of the Kansai region, OAD 2024 is not just an event but a platform for fostering meaningful connections and interactions between individuals, artworks, and ideas. Your participation is crucial in making this mission a success.
The OAD 2024 Executive Committee supports these encounters and interactions, nurturing resonance and connections that inspire further growth and development in Osaka's proud creative legacy. We eagerly anticipate your participation in this celebration of creativity and innovation at Osaka Art & Design 2024.
About Osaka Art & Design 2024
Period: May 29 (Wednesday) to June 25 (Tuesday), 2024, for 4 weeks
Concept: Resonance—Expanding the Echo
Areas: Umeda, Dojima, Nakanoshima, Tenma, Kyomachibori, Minami-Senba, Shinsaibashi, Namba, and other locations within Osaka City
Venues: Open spaces, galleries, shops, department stores, commercial facilities
Organizer: Osaka Art & Design 2024 Executive Committee
Osaka Terminal Building Co., Ltd.,Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores Co., Ltd., Osaka Store of Takashimaya Co., Ltd.,Hankyu Hanshin Department Stores Inc.,
Nankai Electric Railway Co. Ltd., andHankyu Corporation
(Business agent: Hankyu Hanshin Properties Corp.) Umeda 1-chome Area Management
Exhibitors: Creators (artists, designers), brands, galleries, shops, and other facilities/corporations from Japan and abroad (about 50 places)
Producer: General Producer Akio Aoki (DESIGNART)