For the first time in 10 years, a national touring exhibition looking back on the 30-year career of comedian Jimmy Onishi, known for his shocking laughter delivered by his natural personality, will be held at Ginza Mitsukoshi. In addition to unreleased new series, the exhibition will cover works from a variety of eras, from his early days to his time living abroad. From exhibitions and merchandise sales to events, come to Ginza Mitsukoshi to experience the world of this one-of-a-kind artist, Jimmy Onishi.

Exhibited Works

Title: THE GINZA / Released in 2022 / Acrylic on canvas / Size: 45.5 x 53.0 cm
When I first came to Tokyo, I stopped at the Ginza 4-Chome intersection and experienced a culture shock! It was Tokyo and THE Ginza after all!


Title: Eyes of the Jungle / Released in 1994 / Watercolor on paper / Size: 45.2 x 37.0 cm
This is a work from the early days of my painting career. I imagined someone watching from everywhere.

Works for Sale

Title: Fashion Kasane Grafica / Size: 38.0 x 45.5 cm / Edition: 30
Price: ¥495,000 (tax included)


Title: Ring Giclee / Size: 57.0 x 57.0 cm / ED: 100 Price: ¥187,000 (tax included)

Merchandise Sales

Product Name: "POP OUT" Original Stacking Mug (Approx. 8.7cm diameter x 8cm height (bottom: 7.2cm diameter) / 320ml capacity) Price: ¥2,000 (tax included)
*The image is for illustrative purposes only; the actual product may differ slightly.


Product name: "POP OUT" original clear file (A4 size) Price: 500 yen (tax included)
*Design is subject to change.


Product name: "POP OUT" original random pouch (15 x 20 cm) Price: 2,800 yen (tax included)
*Design is subject to change.

Event

■Jimmy Onishi Autograph Session
Date & Time: April 27th (Wed), May 3rd (Tues./Holiday), May 4th (Wed./Holiday), and May 5th (Thu./Holiday) 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM each day
Location: Ginza Chandelier Sky Event Space, 7th Floor, Main Building
*Numbered tickets will be given to the first 200 people who purchase a book at the venue each day.

How to Enter
【Advance Tickets】Advance tickets will be sold at "Seven Tickets."
■Sales Period: April 6th (Wed) - April 26th (Tue)
■Ticket Price: ¥800 General / ¥600 University, High School, and Junior High School Students (Free for Elementary School Students and Younger)
*Tickets will end while supplies last. *Pair tickets are not sold.
●How to purchase Seven Tickets
1. Booking on the website: Purchase on the Seven Tickets website, then pay and collect at the Seven Tickets register
2. Booking at a multi-copy machine in-store: Make a reservation at a 7-Eleven multi-copy machine, then pay and collect at the register
*For inquiries about how to apply for Seven Tickets, please visit the Seven Tickets website.
*For details on the ticket purchasing process, please refer to the Seven Tickets User Guide.
*Applications for Seven Tickets are subject to the privacy policy of Seven Dream.com Co., Ltd., the operator of Seven Tickets.
【Same-day tickets】
■Sales period: Wednesday, April 27th to Sunday, May 8th *From 10am each day until 30 minutes before closing ■Event venue, 7th floor of the new building ■Ticket price: 1,000 yen for adults / 800 yen for university, high school and junior high school students (free for elementary school students and younger) *Present your MI Card, MI Friendship Club Card, Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Shareholders' Disability Certificate or disability certificate to receive free admission for yourself and up to one accompanying person.


★Jimmy Onishi


He is currently active on numerous TV programs, using the shocking laughter he delivers from his quirky character as his weapon. He is also famous for his many quirky anecdotes and is a comedian known for his many one-liners. He received praise from artists Tadanori Yokoo and Taro Okamoto in Yomiuri TV's project "Jimmy Onishi's Debut in the Art World." He held his first solo exhibition in 1993 and began working full-time as a painter.
2022 will mark 30 years as an artist.
- Biography -
Born in Osaka in 1964.
Joined Yoshimoto Kogyo in 1982.
1992: Attracted attention when he exhibited his paintings as part of a television program.
1993: Held his first solo exhibition in Shibuya.
1996: He took a break from show business to devote himself to painting, and moved to Spain, the land of Picasso.
1997: Jimmy Onishi Art Exhibition toured nationwide.
1999: Received the Order of Cultural Merit from the Para state government in Brazil.
Created the original artwork for the commemorative stamp for the 23rd World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships.
2000: Held the Jimmy Onishi Original Art Exhibition (Tokyo).
2002: Held the solo exhibition "Jimmy Onishi's Energy of Nature" (Tokyo and Kyoto).
2003: His work was used for the label design for Beaujolais Nouveau.
2008: After moving to Spain, he wandered around the world, living in Japan and elsewhere, before settling in January on the Mediterranean island of Malta, which became his second home. Held the "Fragments of a Dream" exhibition, which toured 12 venues across the country and drew an overwhelming number of visitors.
2012: Held the "Jimmy Onishi "Dreamworks" exhibition at the Gucci Shinjuku store.
2012: Held the solo exhibition "Challenge and Innovation" to commemorate his 20th anniversary as a painter.
Started at Ginza Mitsukoshi and toured the country, drawing an overwhelming number of visitors.
2015: He took a break from painting.



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