biscuit gallery Kosuke Ajiro’s First U.S. Solo Exhibition “Excavation Record I – Sayonara” at GR gallery, New York
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Kosuke Ajiro’s First U.S. Solo Exhibition
“Excavation Record I – Sayonara” at GR gallery, New York
GR GALLERY, NEW YORK / SOLO EXHIBITION
Excavation Record I – Sayonara
Kosuke Ajiro
September 12 (Sat) – October 24 (Sat), 2026
We are delighted to announce that Kosuke Ajiro, represented by biscuit gallery, will present his first solo exhibition in the United States, “Excavation Record I – Sayonara”, at GR gallery in Tribeca, New York, from September 12 through October 24, 2026, with an opening reception on the first day, 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
New York is the city that set Ajiro on his path as an artist, and it holds a special significance for him. The feelings he brings to this exhibition, held in that very city, are no less profound. We hope you will join us.
Artist Statement
As a child, a figure in a doodle I drew without thinking was one day named “Sally”, as though I had received a revelation. Sally became a servant of the king, then the queen of a kingdom, and at last took the form of a god.
Ever since, I have continued to work as though excavating fragments of a kingdom that lies sleeping beneath the earth.
As the excavation progressed, not only humans and animals but gods and mythical beasts revealed themselves, and history and mythology were born. My paintings and objects are restorations of the relics found through that excavation.
The Kingdom of Sally is said to have endured from before the Common Era into the medieval period, yet its full extent remains unknown.
I dream of uncovering this kingdom in its entirety.
And one day I hope to build a place to house the fragments I have found.
A place like a temple, where stories are enshrined.
Kosuke Ajiro
INFORMATION
Exhibition Kosuke Ajiro “Excavation Record I – Sayonara”
Dates September 12 (Sat) – October 24 (Sat), 2026
Hours Wed – Sat, 12:00 – 18:00 (or by appointment)
Opening Reception Saturday, September 12, 2026, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Venue GR gallery, New York, U.S.A.
Address 116 Chambers Street, 2F, New York, NY 10007, U.S.A.
Inquiries info@gr-gallery.com / +1 646-449-9439
* All times are New York local time.
* Exhibition details are subject to change. Please refer to the GR gallery website for the latest information.