biscuit gallery [New Karuizawa Gallery] biscuit gallery to Open Its Second Gallery Space
biscuit, a company operating biscuit gallery (Shoto, Shibuya Ward), will be opening its second location in the Oiwake district of Karuizawa. The new gallery will be called “biscuit gallery karuizawa” and will be located on the second floor of the complex facility “s t i l l (still)”.
The new gallery will be located on the second floor of the complex facility “s t i l l (still)” and will offer exhibitions for emerging artists with an approach different from that in Tokyo.
At the new space “biscuit gallery karuizawa,” starting July 8, 2023, exhibitions by various artists from Japan and abroad are planned, beginning with a solo exhibition by Shiro Hotaru titled “食卓にて孕む”.
biscuit gallery karuizawa (Karuizawa)
biscuit gallery is now in its third year of operation. With an approach different from our operations in Tokyo’s Shibuya, we have decided to open “biscuit gallery karuizawa” to create opportunities for a wide range of exhibitions for emerging artists. We wanted to distance ourselves from the busy contemporary art scene in Tokyo and create a place where people can calmly and slowly engage with art. Rooted in the nature-rich Karuizawa and Oiwake district, we provide a relaxed viewing experience.
The “s t i l l (still)” facility we are moving into is a complex facility operated by haluta Inc., which is based in Karuizawa, Nagano and has physical stores in Tokyo and Copenhagen, handling Nordic furniture, miscellaneous goods, and dining establishments. “Still,” which means “quietness” in German, currently houses a furniture shop, pizzeria, restaurant, and tailor, with plans for a hotel and sauna to open in the future.
From the design stage, Nordic insulation knowledge and technology, which are advanced in housing, have been incorporated, making it a rare facility in Karuizawa that is warm in winter and cool in summer regardless of outside temperature. The building’s windows feature triple glazing, and wooden frames with insulation performance 300 times that of resin imported from Denmark, as well as rockwool, are used, ensuring comfort year-round. It is a residential-type facility where visitors can enjoy art as well as Nordic furniture and cuisine.
An atelier-cum-residence facility “Atelier BLÅ” is also scheduled to open nearby in the fall, and will work in coordination with a space where artists can stay and produce work.
What is the Complex Facility “s t i l l (still)”?
s t i l l is a complex facility operated by haluta Inc., which handles furniture sales and architecture, with the German word “still” meaning “silence.” It was named with the hope that visitors will spend time peacefully and quietly. Rather than the traditional approach of complex facilities that bring together unspecified numbers of people, it aims to provide released time limited to a specific group of people. The facility maintains a comfortable indoor environment year-round through excellent insulation performance.
Artist in Residence “Atelier BLÅ”
Near the complex facility “s t i l l (still),” an atelier-cum-residence facility “Atelier BLÅ” (operated by haluta Inc.) is scheduled to open this fall.
biscuit gallery karuizawa will provide support for artists with atelier-cum-residence facilities where they can create while living.
【Scheduled Exhibitions】
The following exhibitions are planned. Detailed schedules will be announced as they are confirmed.
July 8 – August 6, 2023: Solo Exhibition by Shiro Hotaru “食卓にて孕む”
August 2023: Solo Exhibition by Nanami Inoue
September 2023: Aoi Arai & Hiroto Asanaga (Two-person exhibition)
October 2023: Collection Exhibition
November 2023: Solo Exhibition by Yuta Nishiura
December 2023: International Dialogue (Group exhibition)
January 2024: Overseas Artists Group Exhibition
【biscuit gallery karuizawa (Karuizawa) Overview】
Facility Name: biscuit gallery karuizawa
Address: 2F, s t i l l, 1372-6 Oiwake, Karuizawa Town, Kitasaku District, Nagano 389-0115
Business Hours: 12:00 – 18:00
Closed: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
URL: https://karuizawa.biscuitgallery.com/
Instagram: @biscuitgallery_karuizawa
【s t i l l (still) Overview】
Facility Name: s t i l l
Address: 1372-6 Oiwake, Karuizawa Town, Kitasaku District, Nagano
Free Parking: 50 spaces
Surrounding Area: Karuizawa Station > 10.3 km / 14 minutes by car
Miyoshida Station > 2.6 km / 5 minutes by car, 29 minutes on foot
MMoP > 2.3 km / 4 minutes by car
Shinano Oiwake Cultural Field > 1.8 km / 3 minutes by car
Sezon Museum of Modern Art > 9.0 km / 15 minutes by car