What is energy? Experience the invisible force through art in the special exhibition "Energy"

March 28th (Sat) – May 10th (Sun) 2026 at Ueno Geidai Art Plaza (free admission)

Geidai Art Plaza ( https://artplaza.geidai.ac.jp/ ) is a gallery operated on the campus of Tokyo University of the Arts' Faculty of Fine Arts (Ueno, Taito Ward) as a collaborative project between Shogakukan and Tokyo University of the Arts. From Saturday, March 28, 2026, they will be holding a special exhibition titled "Energy: What is Energy?" The exhibition will be themed around "energy," and will feature new works by 11 artists affiliated with or alumni of Tokyo University of the Arts. Admission is free, and photography is permitted.

Held on Saturday, March 28, 2026
Special exhibition "Energy: What is Energy?"

The special exhibition "Energy" is themed around energy in a broad sense, including invisible "force," "presence," and "heat." The exhibition features new works by 11 artists affiliated with or alumni of Tokyo University of the Arts, creating a space where the presence of energy can be visualized and experienced through sight, space, and the body. "Energy" is something we come into contact with every day but rarely pay attention to, but through art it allows viewers to reinterpret it sensorily and intuitively, offering an opportunity to ask themselves, "What does energy mean to me?"

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Special exhibition announcement page
https://artplaza.geidai.ac.jp/column/30044/

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■ Exhibition Overview

Special exhibition name: Special exhibition "Energy: What is energy?"
Venue: Geidai Art Plaza (Tokyo University of the Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts, 12-8 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo)
Dates: Saturday, March 28th, 2026 – Sunday, May 10th, 2026 *No rotation of exhibits
Admission fee: Free
Business hours: 10:00-18:00
Closed: Mondays *Open on public holidays, closed the following Tuesday
Sponsor: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

*Business hours may change. Please check the official website and social media for the latest information.

■ Exhibiting artists (planned)

Imai Kanma / Ota Takeki / Kakinuma Miyu / Katayama Jo / Sakuta Michiko / Saji Mariko / Segawa Yumiko / Murao Yuka / Fujita Nono / Yamada Yuki / Yoshida Kaho

What is Geidai Art Plaza?

Geidai Art Plaza is a gallery that exhibits and sells works by faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Tokyo University of the Arts (hereafter referred to as Geidai), which has produced many top artists. It is one of the precious places on the Geidai Ueno Campus that is open to the public and open to the public throughout the year. It began operation in 2018 as a collaborative project between Shogakukan and Geidai.

Currently, exhibitions with different themes are held every one or two months. Each special exhibition features 10 to 50 artists, bringing together works that are expressed using the diverse techniques and approaches unique to Geidai, including oil painting, Japanese painting, sculpture, crafts, and design.

Exhibition view of the special exhibition "Geidai Art Plaza Art Award Winners Exhibition 2026" to be held in January 2026
https://artplaza.geidai.ac.jp/column/29190/

The store has a permanent exhibition corner called "LIFE WITH ART" that focuses on art that is close to daily life, such as tableware and accessories. The store also sells several "Drawing T-shirts (commonly known as Doro T)," which are one-of-a-kind items that have been drawn directly by Geidai artists. Admission to Geidai Art Plaza is free.

Taking photos and sharing them on social media is also welcome. We aim to be a place where anyone, not just art fans, can easily experience art.

Exhibition view of the permanent corner "LIFE WITH ART"

Drawing T-shirt exhibition view

The official online shop, "Tableware and T-shirt Store," is scheduled to open in September 2024. In addition to one-of-a-kind tableware, cutlery, teapots, tea bowls, and other items created by Geidai artists, it also sells a variety of original goods.

Official online shop "Tableware and T-shirt store"
https://geidaiartplz.base.shop/

Geidai Art Plaza Basic Information

■ Access

Nearest station: JR Ueno Station (Park Exit), Uguisudani Station, approx. 10-minute walk
About a 10-minute walk from Nezu Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
Approximately 15 minutes' walk from Ueno Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line
About 15 minutes walk from Keisei Ueno Station on the Keisei Electric Railway
Take Toei Bus Route 26 (Kameido – Ueno Park) to Yanaka bus stop and walk for about 3 minutes
*There is no parking lot, so please refrain from coming by car.

■ Official SNS accounts

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/geidai_art_plaza
X:
https://x.com/artplaza_geidai
Podcasts (Spotify):
https://open.spotify.com/show/2FlkumYv9ScWy69UlBtqWy
Threads:
https://www.threads.net/@geidai_art_plaza

■ 2025-2026 Exhibition
January-March 2025 Special Exhibition "Geidai Art Plaza Art Award Winners Exhibition 2025"
https://artplaza.geidai.ac.jp/column/26551/
March-May 2025 Special Exhibition “Welcome to the art zoo!”
https://artplaza.geidai.ac.jp/column/27319/
May-July 2025 Special Exhibition "Chasing Windmills: Regards to Don Quixote"
https://artplaza.geidai.ac.jp/column/27855/
August-October 2025 Special Exhibition "Geidai Art Plaza Art Award Winners Invitation Exhibition"
https://artplaza.geidai.ac.jp/column/27804/
October-November 2025 Special Exhibition "Time After Time"
https://artplaza.geidai.ac.jp/column/28865/
December 2025 – January 2026 Special Exhibition "Made in Art"
https://artplaza.geidai.ac.jp/column/29525/