The new A Lighthouse called Kanata gallery opens its Omotesando space with OPENING CEREMONY II, a collective exhibition celebrating the move from Nishi-Azabu and reaffirming its commitment to cross-cultural dialogue through contemporary art. In Shibuya, Philip Lumbang, a Los Angeles–based painter known for his optimistic “Hug Life” bears and urban pop imagery, brings his personal reflections on courage and vulnerability to the SLOTH GALLERY, echoing the festival’s central theme, “Brave – Pursuit of Instinctive Beauty.” Meanwhile, Okurayama Studio highlights the raw allure of nature in Date-Kan Stone, where Takasuke Yamada crafts sculptural vases from rare stones quarried in Okurayama, revealing their intrinsic power and quiet grace. In Nihonbashi, Atelier Matic presents FONTE, an exploration of the tension between natural and synthetic materials through luminous acrylic works and large-scale lampshades that bathe the space in a meditative glow.

Atelier MATIC, FONTE ©︎ Kohei Yamamoto

The dialogue between art, design, and technology extends to Tokyo Midtown, where Range Rover and Klein Dytham Architecture unveil an installation that bridges automotive and architectural innovation. Their collaboration, Range Rover SV Bespoke, reimagines luxury through materiality and personalization, transforming Canopy Square into a conversation between movement, form, and modern craftsmanship. During the festival, Range Rover also serves as the official vehicle partner, connecting the city’s multiple venues and creative hubs. Finally, the spirit of collaboration culminates in CREATIVE BLEND, a one-night-only event at Daikanyama Tsutaya Books, where thirty leading figures from art, architecture, fashion, and design gathered as connectors to connect many people and exchange ideas, and spark new synergies.

Range Rover｜Range Rover SV Bespoke with Klein Dytham architecture ©︎ Yosuke Owashi

As DESIGNART TOKYO 2025 draws the curtain on its ninth edition, Tokyo once again reaffirms its position as a global nexus of creativity. Across its ten days, the festival transforms streets, galleries, and everyday spaces into laboratories of imagination, uniting artists, designers, and audiences in a shared pursuit of beauty and meaning. Whether through the refined craftsmanship of artisans, the experimental visions of emerging talents, or the digital poetry of interactive installations, DESIGNART TOKYO stands as a celebration of possibility, a living testament to the boundless creativity that arises when art and life, tradition and technology, move together toward the future.

DESIGNART TOKYO 2025
Date: October 31st – November 9th, 2025
Registration period: March 1st – May 31st, 2025 *Depends on the plan
Area: Omotesando, Gaienmae, Harajuku, Shibuya, Roppongi, Ginza, Tokyo station area
Organizer: DESIGNART TOKYO Committee
https://www.designart.jp