KH Gallery in Tokyo's Ginza district, which showcases the artworks of designer and artist Koshino Hiroko, is hosting a collaborative exhibition with illustrator Uno Akira, "Koshino Hiroko + Uno Akira," from June 26th to July 26th.

The exhibition brings together two of Japan's leading artists in the fields of fashion and illustration, each with a focus on the theme of portraiture. Koshino Hiroko will be showcasing a collection of portraits of people wearing traditional costumes from around the world, while Uno Akira will be showcasing approximately 60 works, ranging from portraits of world-famous musicians to original artwork for kabuki posters. The two artists, each garnering attention for their work across genres, combine their worldviews to create a fascinating space with a new perspective. Regarding the exhibition, Hiroko Koshino commented, "It's been years since I first encountered Uno's work, which flows through me like a pantomime. We've long been aware of each other's achievements, and now that we've each built our own stages, I think we can quietly gaze upon each other's worlds through portraits." Akira Uno said, "Hiroko Koshino is as skilled as a painter. Her range of expression is wide, from ink painting to oil painting, from abstract to concrete. This two-person exhibition was planned in the portrait genre. Thanks to the generosity of Teruo Iwata, a collector of my paintings, I was able to borrow a group of 50-size portraits for use in the same space, and I feel like I'm finally able to respond to Hiroko's energy."
[Event Information]
Exhibition "Hiroko Koshino + Akira Uno"
Venue: KH Gallery Ginza
Address: Wako Namiki-dori Building B1F, 4-3-13 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Dates: June 26th - July 26th *Open every day during the exhibition period
Time: 10:30am - 7:00pm