Sawako Nasu 「FORBES JAPAN 30 UNDER 30 2025」
Sawako Nasu has been selected for Forbes Japan’s “FORBES JAPAN 30 UNDER 30 2025” award.
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Installation View｜Akiko Horio and Sawako Nasu “Fumetsu”（biscuit gallery）Photo:Kenta Seki
Installation View｜Sawako Nasu and Yuta Shimoda“Poetics of Structure” （ART OSAKA 2025）
Biography
biscuit gallery is pleased to present “Inner Mythology,” a solo exhibition by represented artist Kosuke Ajiro, opening on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Opening Reception
Saturday, August 2, 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
The artist will be in attendance.
Kosuke Ajiro《Not Quite Heaven》2025 Acrylic on canvas （727×606mm）
Kosuke Ajiro (b. 1980, Tokyo) is an artist whose wide‑ranging practice—painting, sculpture, ceramics, animation, and music—springs from images of an imagined “other world” that has accompanied him since childhood. While grounded in personal memories and everyday experiences, his works unfold through a unique narrative that “documents an unknown civilization that perished in the Middle Ages.”
The upcoming exhibition at biscuit gallery marks Ajiro’s first solo show with the gallery. Presenting paintings of various sizes alongside new sculptural pieces, the exhibition will offer a comprehensive view of his evolving practice.
We warmly invite you to experience this occasion. We look forward to welcoming you to the gallery.
Kosuke Ajiro – “Inner Mythology”
Venue: biscuit gallery (Shinjuku)
Dates: Saturday, August 2 – Sunday, August 24, 2025
Hours: 12:00 – 19:00
Closed Monday & Tuesday
Admission: Free
Organizer: biscuit gallery
Opening Reception
Saturday, August 2, 16:00 – 19:00
The artist will be in attendance.
biscuit gallery will present the group exhibition “Second Signal”, featuring 8 contemporary artists, starting on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Participating artists：
Rhee Donghoon、Yeji Sei Lee、Yennie Ebihara、Keisuke Kagetsu、Fu Nagasawa、Saori Nagata、Shogo Harada、Keita Motooka
Opening party：July 13, Sunday 15:00〜19:00
This will be the second exhibition since our relocation to Shinjuku, featuring a group show focused on emerging contemporary artists. The participating artists are among the promising talents whom biscuit gallery aims to present not only in Japan but also internationally in the future. We warmly invite you to experience their work.
《ikebana practice 1》Rhee Donghoon 2025
《柔らかい夜の芯》Yeji Sei Lee 2025
《Ear drawing》Yennie Ebihara 2025
《一筆のとなり》Keisuke Kagetsu 2024
《nameless pictures》Fu Nagasawa 2025
《Sanctuary of Peace（Lemur）》Saori Nagata 2025
《Untitled(Shade)》Shogo Harada 2025
《Large-1/ヒトとガラガラ (stickシリーズ)》Keita Motooka 2025
Group exhibition「Second Signal」
Participating artists：Rhee Donghoon、Yeji Sei Lee、Yennie Ebihara、Keisuke Kagetsu、Fu Nagasawa、Saori Nagata、Shogo Harada、Keita Motooka
Venue：biscuit gallery（Shinjuku）
Date：July 13, Sun 〜 27, Sun 2025
Time：12 : 00 ~ 19 : 00
※Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
Admission：Free
Organizer：biscuit gallery
Cooperation：Gallery SP
Opening party：July 13, Sunday 15:00〜19:00
biscuit gallery will participate in the Expanded Section of “ART OSAKA 2025,” which will be held from June 5, 2025.
This time, biscuit gallery will jointly exhibit with AWASE gallery, a newly established gallery that will share the new space in Shinjuku. Together, they will present a two-person exhibition titled Poetics of Structure featuring works by Sawako Nasu and Yuta Shimoda, held on the 2nd floor of the Creative Center Osaka.
We warmly invite you to experience the unique world woven by Yuta Shimoda’s architectural structures and Sawako Nasu’s paintings.
ART OSAKA 2025 Expanded Section
Exhibiting Galleries: biscuit gallery + AWASE gallery
Artists: Sawako Nasu, Yuta Shimoda
Exhibition Period: Thursday, June 5 – Monday, June 9, 2025
Venue: Creative Center Osaka, 2F White Chamber (Former Namura Shipyard Osaka)
4-1-55 Kitakagaya, Suminoe-ku, Osaka 559-0011, Japan
( https://www.namura.cc/ )
Official website：https://www.artosaka.jp
Sawako Nasu, a represented artist of biscuit gallery, will participate in the exhibition Roche Projects Group Exhibition curated by Roche Projects at Galerie Lulla in Los Angeles, USA.
“Roche Projects Group Exhibition”
Date：February 4 〜 February 18, 2025
Venue：Galerie Lulla（620 Imperial St Los Angeles, CA）
Artist：Kurumi Ono, Miyuki Inagaki, Sawako Nasu
Web：https://galerielulla.com
Inquiry: info@galerielulla.com
We sincerely appreciate your continued support of biscuit gallery.
This spring, biscuit gallery will be relocating from its current location in Shibuya to a building just a three-minute walk from Shinjuku Station.
The new space, “nudge field,” will be a gallery complex jointly operated by biscuit gallery and the newly established AWASE gallery.
A section of the exhibition space at “nudge field”
Since our opening in March 2021 on Shoto Bunkamura Street in Shibuya, biscuit gallery has showcased over 200 artists, focusing on emerging talents and gaining widespread recognition both domestically and internationally. As the gallery enters its fifth year in 2025, it has decided to relocate to further expand globally and fulfill its mission.
With this move, we welcome Yukako Atsuchi as its new director, strengthening its efforts in international expansion, artist development, and collaborations, including joint projects with AWASE gallery. This relocation will provide an enhanced exhibition environment and establish a solid foundation for new initiatives.
nudge field spans approximately about 165 square meters and consists of three exhibition floors. Under the direction of Riku Matsui and two designers, a long-cherished floor of a historic building has been revitalized into a fresh new space.
The third exhibition space connecting the two galleries is named “on” and will serve as a shared space operated by both biscuit gallery and AWASE gallery. While primarily hosting exhibitions by visual artists, it will also accommodate presentations by architects, children’s workshops, collaborative projects with local communities and businesses, and artist support programs. Through this space, we aim to expand networks both locally and internationally, fostering a hub for new creative activities to emerge.
※ about「nudge field」
The word “nudge” carries the meaning of gently encouraging action, reflecting our hope that each exhibition will serve as a push or inspiration for someone. “Field” not only signifies a place but also implies that this space will function as a fieldwork site for artists, providing them with an environment for exploration and creative development.
We will provide further updates on exhibition plans and other details for the new space in due course. Information will be shared regularly via our email newsletter. Please subscribe here.
biscuit gallery
CEO: Masahiko Kobayashi
Director: Yukako Atsuchi
biscuit gallery, a contemporary art commercial gallery located on Shoto Culture Street in Shibuya (Shoto, Shibuya-ku), is pleased to announce our 4th-anniversary group exhibition, biscuit gallery 4th anniversary exhibition “grid4”, starting February 22, Saturday 2025.
Opened in March 2021, biscuit gallery (Shoto, Shibuya-ku) will celebrate our 4th anniversary in March 2025.
“grid4” will feature over 50 artists, including those who have previously exhibited at biscuit gallery, artists scheduled to exhibit in 2025, and emerging talents. This 4th-anniversary group exhibition will be held in two parts:
First Half: February 22 (Sat) – March 9 (Sun)
Second Half: March 15 (Sat) – March 30 (Sun)
As with previous exhibitions, the display style of “grid4” will allocate one wall or one display stand to each artist, allowing each work to be showcased in its own dedicated space. We hope visitors will enjoy the unique expressions of each featured artist within these thoughtfully segmented spaces.
Closing Party
We will hold a closing party on the last day of the exhibition, Sunday, March 30, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
There are no entry restrictions, and many participating artists are expected to be present. Please feel free to join us.
「grid4」main visual designed by Takatsugu Saito
Additionally, during the first half of this exhibition, customers who purchase works priced at ¥50,000 or more will receive a complimentary ticket to Art Fair Tokyo 2025, upon request.
【grid4 information】
grid4
biscuit gallery 4th anniversary exhibition
Venue：biscuit gallery（Shibuya）
Dates：February 22 (Sat)〜March 30 (Sun) , 2025
*first Half: February 22 (Sat) – March 9 (Sun) / second Half: March 15 (Sat) – March 30 (Sun)
Closing party：March 20 (Sun) 16 : 00 – 19 : 00
*Open to everyone
【Participating artists in first half：2/22〜3/9】
Kosuke Ajiro, Hitomi Usui, Yoshiyuki Umehara, Yennie Ebihara, Anri Katsuki, Kato, KAYA, Yutaka Kawai, Sakura Kise, Yuuki Kitazawa, Yumeno Goto, Tomomi Taoka, Ruri Takahashi, Emika Tsunoda, Fu Nagasawa, Shimura Noguchi, Nelson Hor, Ami Hatta, Nono Fujita, Aoi Furuya, Pop_Osushi, Machida Lina, Saki Maruyama, Kana Mitsunari, Akina Mihara, Keiko Miyagawa, Yosuke Yamanouchi, Yuzuki
【articipating artists in second half：3/15〜3/30】
Daichi Igarashi, Masaki Ishikawa, Maoka Ueda, Taketo Kikuchi, Keisuke Kagetsu, Yasuko Saito, Shion Sawada, Akari Suzuki, Kentaro Takahashi, Nagisa Tsuji, Hidemi Takaku, Reika Takebayashi, Saori Doi, Rhee Donghoon, Arisa Nakabayashi, Maiko Numa, Mei Hattori, Mugi Hamada, Pelonmi, Risa Miura, Kodai Mishiro, Saya Minematsu, Kazuto Muraki, Cocona Murayama, Yulala Mori, Takuya Yoshida, Minami Yoshida
Main Visual Design: Takatsugu Saito
Collaboration: ARTDYNE, Gallery SP, Taka Ishii Gallery
Organized by biscuit gallery
biscuit gallery, a contemporary art commercial gallery located on Shoto Culture Street in Shibuya, Tokyo, is pleased to present the collaborative exhibition “bridge” in partnership with London-based gallery NISO.
The exhibition will run from Thursday, January 30 to Sunday, February 16, 2025.
A reception party will be held on the first day of the exhibition, Saturday, February 1, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
The event is open to everyone, and we warmly invite you to join us. **This event ended
Please inquire for artworks at info@biscuitgallery.com
In September 2024, Sawako Nasu, a managed artist of biscuit gallery, held her first international solo exhibition at NISO, London.
Details：https://biscuitgallery.com/sawako-nasu-vestige/
about NISO:
Founded in 2021, NISO is committed to supporting the next generation of talents as well as rediscovering the legacy of XXth Century artists whose remarkable contributions to Art History have gone unnoticed in recent times. Located in Central London, the gallery provides a dynamic platform to present solo exhibitions and intergenerational dialogues in collaboration with artists, estates, and representing galleries.
This project is a collaborative group exhibition with NISO. From biscuit gallery, Japanese artists based in Tokyo and London will be introduced, while NISO will present international artists active in London and across Europe.
Participating：
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Maoka Ueda
Maoka Ueda was born in 1996 in Hyogo. She studied Art & Design in London for five years in the Foundation course at Central Saint Martins and in the BA(Hons) Graphic Design Communication at Chelsea College of Arts, University of the Arts London, England.
“Wonky Mandala”, 2024, Oil on Canvas, 1167×1167mm
Lea Embeli
1994 Born in Pančevo, Serbia.
2018 MFA, Department of Applied Painting, Faculty of Applied Arts, University of Belgrade
2021 Graduate School of Oil Painting, Tokyo University of the Arts
2023 Enrolled in a second Master’s program
“A Valpinçon Bather” 2024, linen on panel, acrylic paint, oil paint, digital print, 1160×320mm
Kenji Sakai
Born in 1996. Sakai works across various media, including oil painting, printmaking, and sculpture. His practice explores the existence and transformation of individuals and groups, delving into deeper self-awareness. Through the use of geometric expressions, he gives form to concepts such as society and emotions, reinterpreting them in unique ways. Currently, he is based in London.
“White Cliff : Distortion Ⅲ” 2024, Oil paint on canvas, 652×530mm
Hidetaka Suzuki
1986 Born in Hokkaido
2014 MFA in Oil Painting, Musashino Art University
In recent years, he has expanded his activities internationally, including in the United States and the United Kingdom.
“Circle-2” 2024, Oil on canvas, 1455×1120×30mm
Arashi Tanaka
2000 Born in Fukuoka
2022 BFA, Tama Art University
2024 MFA, the Fine Art program at the University of the Arts London
“2025/1/16,11:07”, 2025, Crystal on canvas, 310×240mm
Sawako Nasu
1996 Born in Tokyo, Japan
2021 BFA in Oil Painting, Tokyo University of the Arts
2023 MFA in Oil Painting, Tokyo University of the Arts
Nasu held her first international solo exhibition at NISO (London) in September 2024.
“Summer Clouds” 2024, Oil on canvas, 312×650mm
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Daniel Brusatin
Born in 1988 in Colombia.
Daniel studied sculpture at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, driven by a deep interest in materials and production techniques. Later moved to Milan to pursue a second degree in Design and Applied Arts. Worked under Brian Clarke, receiving instruction in stained glass, ceramics, and architectural art.
“Iron Petroglyph” 2021, Concrete, Sand, Gesso and Acrylic on Iron, 250×200mm
Jean-Philippe Dordolo
Born in 1981 in Orange, France. Currently based in London, UK.
His work revolves around the theme of “grotesque,” exploring concepts such as isolation, transformation, and the fragility of perception through the manipulation of space and ambiguous narratives.
“Meine kleinen Trophäen” 2024, Oil on primed acid free paper, 297×420mm
Guy Haddon-Grant
Born in 1986 in the United Kingdom.
He studied at Camberwell College of Arts and then spent two years in Florence researching the techniques of Renaissance masters.
Using materials such as charcoal, candle soot, wax, plaster, steel, and wood, he creates works that tell stories in dialogue with one another.
“Charcoal Study, 2021-24” Charcoal on paper, 500×350mm
Nicky Hodge
She studied Fine Art and Critical Theory at Central Saint Martins and began her artistic practice. In 2015, she obtained a postgraduate diploma in Fine Art from Goldsmiths College while also working as a curator for the Government Art Collection. Since 2018, she has dedicated themselves to her artistic practice full-time.
“Greco” 2024, Acrylic on canvas, 760×610mm
Mateo Revillo
Born in 1993 in Spain, currently based in Paris.
His work is inspired not only by contemporary abstract expression but also by ancient and Mediterranean civilizations, unfolding within a mystical and ambiguous realm.
By traversing a vast timeline that connects primitive frescoes to the disruption of rectangular formats proposed by Minimalists, his creations evoke a chaotic, spontaneous, and untamed world.
Uchercie
Earned an MFA in Fine Art from Goldsmiths, University of London.
Published the photo book Unconsciously and has exhibited at galleries worldwide, including the Rencontres d’Arles, Art Basel, Somerset House, and the Saatchi Gallery.
Their work explores the intersections of cognitive architecture, collective subjectivity, cybernetic feedback, and spirituality.
“#05” Oil on Canvas, 410×310mm
C. Lucy R. Whitehead
Born in 1991 in Liverpool, UK, and currently based in London.
Earned a BA in Drawing from Camberwell College of Arts and an MA in Painting from the Royal College of Art, where he was awarded the Basil H. Alkazzi Scholarship.
“Untitled” 2024, Oil on Canvas, 250×200mm
This marks the first-ever gallery collaboration exhibition for both biscuit gallery and NISO.
We invite you to experience this exhibition that bridges Tokyo and London.
It is a great honor for us at biscuit gallery to collaborate with NISO on this gallery partnership, marking our first-ever gallery collaboration project.
We titled this exhibition “bridge” not only to signify the connection between our two gallery hubs in London and Tokyo but also to symbolize the exchange and development of art that this exhibition aims to foster.
While the proliferation of the internet and online information sharing has made the world feel smaller, we believe that the value of receiving, experiencing, and exchanging information directly and in person remains significant, even as we step into 2025.As galleries, we are the ones building this bridge, but we hope that the participating artists and everyone who views this exhibition will use this bridge to explore new horizons and imagine the future of art, each in their own way, and enjoy the experience to its fullest.
biscuit gallery Director
biscuit gallery×NISO collaborative exhibition
“bridge”
Venue：biscuit gallery 1〜3F
Dates：January 30 (Thu)〜February1 6 (Sun), 2025
Time：13：00〜19：00 ※Closed on Mon, Tue, Wed
Admission：Free
Organized by biscuit gallery
Cooperation：NISO
Participating：
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Maoka Ueda, Lea Embeli, Kenji Sakai, Hidetaka Suzuki, Arashi Tanaka, Sawako Nasu
<NISO>
Daniel Brusatin, Jean-Philippe Dordolo, Guy Haddon-Grant, Nicky Hodge, Mateo Revillo, Uchercie, C. Lucy R. Whitehead
Reception party: February 1 (Sat) 16：00〜19：00
The event is open to everyone
Miyu Yamada (a represented artist of biscuit gallery) and Hidetaka Suzuki will participate in a group show “Daydream” at chi K11 art museum (Shanghai).
This group exhibition is curated by Wooseok Choi, who has an extensive exhibition history at the Powerlong Museum.
Three Japanese and Korean artists from the MZ generation come together in this exhibition, offering a glimpse into perspectives on society, nature, and ways of living as seen through the eyes of the MZ generation.
Miyu Yamada profile
Hidetaka Suzuki profile
The works exhibited in this show will be available for purchase. Please contact the exhibition curator for the details.
Wooseok Choi： cfa13@naver.com
“Daydream”
Dates：November 5 – 24, 2024
Venue：chi K11 art museum
(B3, 300 Huaihai Rd., Central, Shanghai)
Curator：Wooseok Choi
Participating artists：Miyu Yamada, Hidetaka Suzuki, Hyeon O
Details（Chinese）：https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/Ocw_sjYsnoNIF2-r5PTcLg
biscuit gallery will participate in the art fair ‘Asia NOW 2024,’ which will be held in Paris, France, in October 2024.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the fair brings together galleries and artists from across Asia, serving as a valuable platform to introduce the region’s diverse cultures and artistic expressions to the world. The theme for 2024 is ‘Ceremony,’ curated by the curatorial cooperative ‘Radicants,’ with Nicolas Bourriaud serving as the artistic director
The exhibiting artists will be Kosuke Ajiro and Miyu Yamada, both represented by biscuit gallery. On the opening day of the fair, a live painting session by Miyu Yamada is scheduled.
Kosuke Ajiro 《Children of the Sun》333×242mm 2024 Acrylic on canvas
Miyu Yamada 《Our sunset》1167×910×50mm 2024 Acrylic on canvas
All exhibited works will be available for purchase. For inquiries, please contact us through the biscuit gallery inquiry form. If you would like to receive information about future works, please sign up for our waiting list.
For those planning to visit the fair, we will provide invitations. Please feel free to inquire.
Asia NOW 2024
biscuit gallery booth: H06
Dates: October 17 (Thu) 〜 20 (Sun)
Venue: Monnaie de Paris
Official website: https://www.asianowparis.com/
