Chapter 6: The Creative Economy and Our Planet's Future
A joint Japanese-Korean International Art Fair
“Study × PLAS: Asia Art Fair”
Monday, July 21 - Wednesday, July 23, 2025
"Study: Osaka Kansai International Art Festival" is an international art festival with the theme of "social impact," which is an approach to social issues through culture and the arts from Osaka and Kansai, triggered by the World Expo in 2025. After pre-events starting in 2022, exhibitions and events will be held throughout the prefecture in 2025 to coincide with the Expo period (April 13th to October 13th).
"Study × PLAS: Asia Art Fair" was organized to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and Korea, and to promote active exchanges between the art markets of Japan, Korea, and Asia.
This art fair will be held together with "Study x PLAS: Galleries," which will feature approximately 80 galleries and organizations from eight regions, mainly in Asia, "Study x PLAS: Selections," a collaboration project with artists exhibiting at this art festival and various organizations, as well as symposiums and creative business contests. The same week, the Tenjin Festival will be held in Osaka, making it a week not to be missed.
*Study×PLAS Asia Art Fair has been certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a "60th Anniversary of the Normalization of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and South Korea" project.
Three Features
Three Features of "Study × PLAS: Asia Art Fair"
[1] Study x PLAS :Galleries (3F)
Approximately 80 galleries and organizations from eight regions, both domestically and internationally, mainly in Asia, will participate.
A wide variety of artists and galleries from around the world, including Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan, Indonesia, and other Asian countries and regions, as well as France and Switzerland, will gather on the 3rd and 10th floors. Works that combine diverse perspectives and expressions will be exhibited and sold.
[2] Study x PLAS: Selections (10F)
Works available for purchase! Collaboration projects with various organizations will be held.
The exhibition will include a special exhibition by Ha Ji-won, who is both an actor and a painter, an exhibition of works by the art studio "EMISSION" led by Takahiro Matsuo, "Study:Artists" by 16 groups of artists participating in the art festival, and a "Special Japan-Korea Exhibition" by Japanese and Korean artists. In addition, the exhibition will explore the connection between art and society through a variety of projects, including the "NIIZAWA Art Lounge" which combines sake and contemporary art, an exhibition by Science Art Award winners, and the international symposium "Study x PLAS Meeting."
[3] Programs exploring the relationship between creativity and society (10th and 12th floors)
A multi-faceted program will be held every day to explore the relationship between creativity and society
A variety of art-based programs will be held, including a Science Art Award, a Creative Business Contest, and an interdisciplinary international symposium, all of which explore the relationship between creativity and society from a variety of perspectives.
[4] Art Fair Talk Program (10F)
Art Fair Talk Program "Through the Bodies of the Korean Diaspora"
This is a conversation between artist KIM Sajik and curator KISHIMOTO Mitsuhiro, who are both participating in the art festival "Re: Human - The New Human Condition" exhibition (Senba Excel Building).
Date and Time:
Wednesday, July 23rd 13:30-14:30
Speakers:
KIM Sajik (Photographer/Artist) > Profile
KISHIMOTO Mitsuhiro (Curator) > Profile
Overview
Event Outline
| Title: | Study × PLAS: Asia Art Fair | |
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| Dates: | [Open to the public] July 21st (Holiday/Monday) 11:00-18:00 July 22 (Tue) 11:00-18:00 Wednesday, July 23rd 11:00-16:00 *Last admission 30 minutes before closing [Preview and Vernissage for Press and Invitees] July 20th (Sun) 15:00-19:00 *Press representatives who wish to participate should contact us using the application form below. https://forms.gle/h59y28kehZKUP5Md6 |
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| Venue: | Osaka International Convention Center (Grand Cube Osaka) 3F, 10F, 12F (5-3-51 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture) |
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| Organizer: | Osaka Kansai International Art Festival Executive Committee (within ARTLOGUE Inc.) | |
| Co-organized by: | PLAS | |
| General Producer: | SUZUKI Daisuke (CEO of ARTLOGUE Inc.) | |
| Director: | Shin Jun Won (Representative of SEOUL PLAS) |
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Ambassador
Ambassador Recruitment
Recruiting ambassadors for art study from Osaka
Want to bring the excitement that art brings to more people.
With this in mind, we are launching a special "Art Ambassador Project."
Become the face of the art festival and spread the appeal of art to your close friends. This is not just an art appreciation event, but a special program for you, the art lover, to take the lead role and expand your circle.
As a token of our appreciation to all of you who have cooperated as ambassadors, we have prepared a special opportunity for you to participate in the Osaka Kansai International Art Festival "Study × PLAS: Asia Art Fair" from July 21st (Mon., holiday) to July 23rd (Wed.), 2025.
Your passion for what you love will draw your friends in and become a big movement. A unique experience like this awaits you.
