Akihito Okunaka “INTER-WORLD/SPHERE: Cocooner” Photo: Kohei Matsumura
Program
program
Chapter 1: An invitation to a diverse world (at the Osaka Kansai Expo site)
In order to serve as a guidepost to the diverse world within the Expo site, where 158 countries and regions come together, and to spark creative dialogue by reintegrating divided wisdom, public art (outdoor sculptures, wall paintings, and murals) will be exhibited within the Expo site as "Study: Osaka Kansai International Art Festival / EXPO PUBLIC ART."
In addition to providing visitors with a colorful and enriching cultural experience, the Expo will invite and introduce works of art from around the world throughout the site, which has the theme of "Designing a Future Society for Life," in an attempt to encourage dialogue and interaction among visitors through art.
"Study: Osaka Kansai International Arts Festival / EXPO PUBLIC ART"
In order to maximize the impact of the Expo for the future of Osaka and Kansai, "Study: Osaka Kansai International Art Festival 2025" will hold "Study: Osaka Kansai International Art Festival / EXPO PUBLIC ART", an exhibition of public art works by Japanese artists in various locations within the Expo site.
In addition to providing visitors with a colorful and enriching cultural experience, the Expo will invite and introduce works of art from around the world throughout the site, which has the theme of "Designing a Future Society for Life," in an attempt to encourage dialogue and interaction among visitors through art.
Dates:
Sunday, April 13, 2025 - Monday, October 13, 2025
Opening hours:
Depends on the venue
ticket:
Please note that you will need an admission ticket for the Expo to enter the venue. This art festival ticket will not allow you to enter the Osaka-Kansai Expo.
venue:
Osaka Kansai Expo Site Osaka Yumeshima
Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Konohana Ward, Yumeshima 1-chome
How to get there:
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/expo-map-index/access/
Venue Information
Artist
OKUNAKA Akihito
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KANEUJI Teppei
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COOK
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SceNE Project, RIHN
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TAZAKI Asuka (HERALBONY Co., Ltd.)
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TOMINAGA Atsuya
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DONECY
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NAKAJIMA Mugi
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BAKIBAKI
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HASHIGUCHI Lintalow
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HIWA Kazuhiko
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MIYAKE Mai
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MORI Mariko
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